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methoxsalen · Medicine question

How much alcohol does Uvadex (methoxsalen) solution contain?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Uvadex (methoxsalen) solution contains 5% (v/v) ethanol, with up to 217 mg of alcohol per dose.

Sources for this answer

UVADEX 20 micrograms/ml Solution for Blood Fraction ModificationTherakos (UK) Limited · emc · SmPC §2 Qualitative and quantitative composition · Version 3Document updated 16 July 2025

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