concept Aminolevulinic Acid Solution Generic Name: Aminolevulinic Acid Solution (a mee noe le vu LIN ik AS id) Brand Name: Levulan Kerastick Overview Side Effects Dosage Professional Interactions More Pregnancy Warnings User Reviews Uses of Aminolevulinic Acid Solution: It is used to treat a precancerous skin problem called actinic keratosis. Slideshow Hitting the Beach? Soak Up These Top Sun Safety Tips What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Aminolevulinic Acid Solution? If you have an allergy to aminolevulinic acid or any other part of aminolevulinic acid solution. If you are allergic to porphyrins. If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs. If your skin is sensitive to light. If you have porphyria. If you are taking any drugs that may make your skin more sensitive to light. There are many drugs that can do this. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with this medicine. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take aminolevulinic acid solution with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor. What are some things I need to know or do while I take Aminolevulinic Acid Solution? Tell all of your health care providers that you take this medicine. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. The treated area may be more sensitive to light. Protect the treated area and skin around it from sun, sunlamps, bright indoor lights, and tanning beds after aminolevulinic acid solution is put on and for as long as you have been told by your doctor. Sunscreens will not help. Do not use sunscreen or other drugs on affected part. Talk with your doctor before you use other drugs or products on your skin. This medicine may cause harm if swallowed. If this medicine is swallowed, call a doctor or poison control center right away. People using aminolevulinic acid solution may get skin reactions where this medicine is used or around the area. These reactions may include redness, scaling, or swelling. Most of the time, these reactions will go away within a few weeks after using aminolevulinic acid solution. Talk with the doctor. Call your doctor right away if you have a skin reaction that bothers you or if the reaction makes it hard to keep putting this medicine on. Call your doctor right away if you have a skin reaction that causes problems with daily living. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using aminolevulinic acid solution while you are pregnant. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about any risks to your baby. How is this medicine (Aminolevulinic Acid Solution) best taken? Use this medicine as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely. This medicine is used with light therapy. Your doctor will put on the skin. Keep out of your mouth, nose, and eyes (may burn). If you get aminolevulinic acid solution in any of these areas, rinse well with water. You will need to protect your eyes during the light therapy. Follow what your doctor has told you. If you cannot have the light therapy after this medicine has been put on, talk with your doctor. Avoid bright light for as long as you have been told by your doctor. You will need to go back to your doctor's office the next day. Do not use coverings (bandages, dressings, make-up) unless told to do so by the doctor. What do I do if I miss a dose? Call your doctor to find out what to do. Dosage Information (comprehensive) What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away? WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect: Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat. Bleeding where aminolevulinic acid solution is used. Eyelid swelling. Change in color of skin where drug is used. Memory problems may rarely happen with the use of this medicine and light therapy. Most of the time, these memory problems go back to normal after a short amount of time. Call your doctor right away if you have memory problems or loss. What are some other side effects of Aminolevulinic Acid Solution? All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away: Chills. Headache. These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch. Side Effects (complete list) If OVERDOSE is suspected: If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. How do I store and/or throw out Aminolevulinic Acid Solution? If you need to store aminolevulinic acid solution at home, talk with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist about how to store it. Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor. Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs. Keep a list of all your drugs (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to your doctor. Talk with the doctor before starting any new drug, including prescription or OTC, natural products, or vitamins. Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets. Check with your pharmacist about how to throw out unused drugs. Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. Check with your pharmacist. If you have any questions about this medicine, please talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider. If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take aminolevulinic acid solution or any other medicine. Only the healthcare provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for a specific patient. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about this medicine. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to aminolevulinic acid solution. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from the healthcare provider. You must talk with the healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using this medicine. 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