Who should not use aminolevulinic acid?
Before using aminolevulinic acid, tell your doctor if you have • porphyria, or • a bleeding or blood clotting disorder. You may not be able to use aminolevulinic acid, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during your treatment. Aminolevulinic acid is the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether aminolevulinic acid will harm an unborn baby. Do not use aminolevulinic acid without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant. It is unknown whether aminolevulinic acid passes into breast milk. Do not use aminolevulinic acid without first talking to your doctor if you are breast feeding a baby.
