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Medicines 5-aminolevulinic acidQuestion & answer

5-aminolevulinic acid · Medicine question

Can Ameluz be used with a peanut or soya allergy?

iatroX medicinesPublished 14 August 2026Updated 16 August 2026Reviewed 14 August 2026

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Answer

No. It contains soybean phosphatidylcholine and is contraindicated in people allergic to soya or peanuts.

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Ameluz 78 mg/g gelemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 13

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