By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
Medical Information, Documents, News - TheMediTary.Com Logo Medical Information, Documents, News - TheMediTary.Com Logo

TheMediTary.Com

Medical Information, Documents, News - TheMediTary.Com

  • Home
  • News
  • Drugs
  • Drugs A-Z
  • Medical Answers
  • About Us
  • Contact
Medical Information, Documents, News - TheMediTary.Com Logo Medical Information, Documents, News - TheMediTary.Com Logo
Search Drugs
  • Drugs
    • Latest Drugs
    • Drugs A-Z
    • Medical Answers
  • News
    • FDA Alerts
    • Medical News
    • Health
    • Consumer Updates
    • Children's Health
  • More TheMediTary.Com
    • About Us
    • Contact
Follow US
Home > Drugs > Topical photochemotherapeutics > Methyl aminolevulinate (topical) > Methyl aminolevulinate (topical) Side Effects
Topical photochemotherapeutics

Methyl aminolevulinate topical Side Effects

Applies to methyl aminolevulinate topical: topical cream.

Warning

You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to porphyrins, peanuts or almonds, or if your skin is especially sensitive to light.

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction while taking methyl aminolevulinate topical: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have:

  • severe stinging, burning, redness, oozing, or swelling of treated skin areas (especially if these effects get worse or last longer than 3 weeks).

Common side effects may include:

  • skin redness, warmth, burning, stinging, or swelling;

  • blisters, skin ulcers; or

  • peeling or crusting of treated skin.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to methyl aminolevulinate topical: topical cream.

Hypersensitivity

Postmarketing reports: Eczema, allergic contact dermatitis, urticaria, . Most cases were localized to the treatment area, but rarely, erythema and swelling have been more extensive. Contact sensitization has been demonstrated in dermal safety studies.[Ref]

Ocular

Very common (10% or more): Eyelid edema (18%):

Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Eye swelling, eye pain, eye irritation

Postmarketing reports: Eyelid swelling, macular edema, vitreous detachment, keratitis[Ref]

Local

Very common (10% or more): Skin burning/pain/discomfort (86%; 20% severe), erythema (63%; 6% severe), scabbing/crusting/blister/erosions (29%; 2% severe), pruritus (22%), skin or eyelid edema (18%; 2% severe), skin exfoliation (14%; 3% severe)

Common (1% to 10%): Skin warmth (4%), application site discharge (2%), skin hemorrhage (2%), skin tightness (2%), and skin hyperpigmentation (2%)[Ref]

Other

Common (1% to 10%): Application site discharge, feeling hot

Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Fatigue[Ref]

Nervous system

Common (1% to 10%): Paresthesia, headache

Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Dizziness[Ref]

Cardiovascular

Frequency not reported: Hypertension[Ref]

Dermatologic

Very common (10% or more): Burning sensation of the skin (50%), erythema (46%), skin pain (21%), stinging (19%), crusting (15%), skin edema (15%), pruritus/itching (13%), skin peeling (11%), blisters (11%), scab

Common (1% to 10%): Skin bleeding, skin ulceration, skin infection

Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Skin hyperpigmentation, urticaria, rash, skin irritation, photosensitivity reaction, skin hypopigmentation, skin hyperpigmentation, heat rash, skin discomfort, wound hemorrhage

Postmarketing reports: Angioedema[Ref]

Share this Article
Latest News
Medical News

Vitamin D supplements may help slow down aging by 3 years

May 28, 2025
Aging: Exercise timing, consistency can affect heart and lung fitness
Heart health: Exercise not enough to offset effects of poor sleep
Ministrokes may result in 1 year of chronic fatigue
Ulcerative colitis: Strawberry tree extract may aid treatment
Frontotemporal dementia: Protein changes may trigger it in middle age
Related Drugs
Fidanacogene Elaparvovec
Cerave Anti-Itch
Centrum Adult
Crovalimab
Cyltezo Prefilled Syringe
Zepbound Pen
Mylanta One
Uretron Ds
Medihoney Wound And Burn Dressing
Lidotrode

Other drugs

Name Drug Class Updated
Fidanacogene Elaparvovec Drugs 03-Oct-2024
Cerave Anti-Itch Drugs 02-Oct-2024
Centrum Adult Drugs 02-Oct-2024
Crovalimab Drugs 02-Oct-2024
Cyltezo Prefilled Syringe Drugs 01-Oct-2024
Zepbound Pen Drugs 30-Sep-2024
Mylanta One Drugs 27-Sep-2024
Uretron Ds Drugs 27-Sep-2024
Medihoney Wound And Burn Dressing Drugs 26-Sep-2024
Lidotrode Drugs 26-Sep-2024
Libervant Drugs 26-Sep-2024
Moderna Covid-19 Drugs 25-Sep-2024
Beqvez Drugs 24-Sep-2024
Beqvez Drugs 24-Sep-2024
Beqvez Drugs 24-Sep-2024

Categories

  • FDA Alerts
  • Medical News
  • Health
  • Consumer Updates
  • Children's Health

About US

Welcome to TheMediTary.Com

Our website provides reliable and up-to-date information on various medical topics. We empower individuals to take charge of their health by simplifying complex medical jargon and providing practical tips and advice. We prioritize the privacy and confidentiality of our users and welcome feedback to improve our services.

Website use data of FDA and other sources

DMCA.com Protection Status Truste Protection Status Trust Mark Protection Status
HONcode logo We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information.
Quick Link
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Editorial Policy
  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Disclaimer
  • DMCA
  • Do Not Sell My Personal Information
  • Sitemap
  • Care Notes
  • Health Guide
  • Professional
Drugs
  • New Drugs
  • Medical Answers
  • Drugs A-Z
  • Drug Classes
  • Drug Dosage
  • Pill Identifier
  • Consumer Infor
  • Side Effects
  • Inactive Ingredients
  • Pregnancy Warnings
  • Patient Tips
  • Treatments
News
  • Latest News
  • FDA Alerts
  • Medical News
  • Health
  • Consumer Updates
  • Children's Health
Find US
  • Medium
  • Google Site
  • Blogspot
  • API
  • Reddit
  • Tumblr
  • Scoop.it
  • Substack
  • Wordpress
  • Wix
  • Behance

© 2025 TheMediTary.Com All rights reserved. Operated by