Ameluz Gel

Generic name:aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride
Dosage form: gel
Drug class:Topical photochemotherapeutics

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Dec 1, 2021.

1. INDICATIONS AND USAGE

AMELUZ, in combination with photodynamic therapy (PDT) using BF-RhodoLED® or RhodoLED® XL lamp, a narrowband, red light illumination source, is indicated for lesion-directed and field-directed treatment of actinic keratoses (AKs) of mild-to-moderate severity on the face and scalp.

2. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

Important Administration Information

AMELUZ, in conjunction with lesion preparation, is only to be administered by a health care provider.

AMELUZ is for topical use only. Not for ophthalmic, oral, or intravaginal use.

Treat single lesions or an entire field affected by multiple lesions with AMELUZ, in combination with red light photodynamic therapy (PDT). PDT requires administration of both AMELUZ and BF-RhodoLED or RhodoLED XL light. Retreat lesions that have not completely resolved after 3 months after the initial treatment.

Refer to BF-RhodoLED or RhodoLED XL user manual for detailed lamp safety and operating instructions. Both patient and medical personnel conducting the PDT should adhere to all safety instructions.

Dosage and Administration Instructions

PDT is a multi-stage process:

Step 1. Preparation of Lesions

Before applying AMELUZ, carefully wipe all lesions with an ethanol or isopropanol-soaked cotton pad to ensure degreasing of the skin.

Figure 1A: Degreasing the skin

Thereafter, remove any scaling and crusts and gently roughen all lesion surfaces, taking care to avoid bleeding.

Figure 1B: Removal of s...