Drug details

Levulan Kerastick (aminolevulinic acid)

type of Dermatologics, Other

Levulan Kerastick (aminolevulinic acid HCl) is a photosensitizing agent used to treat warty overgrowths of skin (actinic keratoses) on sun-exposed areas of the face and scalp. Treatment involves application of Levulan, followed 14 to 18 hours later by exposure to a special blue light that causes the treated skin cells to die and slough off.

This drug may have the following side effects:

• hives,
• difficulty breathing,
• swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat, and
• severe stinging or burning that lasts longer than 4 weeks

The following drugs are related to Levulan Kerastick, either as a replacement or used together:

• Picato (ingenol mebutate)