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Medicines methyl aminolevulinate hydrochlorideQuestion & answer

methyl aminolevulinate hydrochloride · Medicine question

Can methyl aminolevulinate hydrochloride be used in porphyria?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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Answer

No. Porphyria is a contraindication.

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