Methyl aminolevulinate Topical application and Miacalcin Nasal Spray

• Generic Name: methyl aminolevulinate topical
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Metvixia

Methyl aminolevulinate is used with photodynamic therapy (light treatment) to treat actinic keratosis (AK) on the face and scalp. Actinic keratoses are skin lesions or growths in areas where the skin has been exposed to the sun. AK normally occurs in older patients with light-colored skin. Methyl aminolevulinate is only used for AK skin lesions that are thin and light in color.

Methyl aminolevulinate is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: calcitonin
• Dosage Forms: nasal spray, metered
• Other Brand Names: Fortical, Miacalcin Nasal, Miacalcin

Calcitonin is a man-made form of a hormone that occurs naturally in the thyroid gland.

Miacalcin Nasal is used to treat osteoporosis in women who have been in menopause for at least 5 years.

Miacalcin Nasal may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.