Methyl aminolevulinate Topical application and Oscion

• 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: benzoyl peroxide topical
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Acne-Clear, Benzac AC, BenzePro, Benziq, Brevoxyl Acne Wash Kit, Clearskin, Fostex Wash 10%, NeoBenz Micro, Neutrogena Acne Mask, Oscion, Oxy Daily Wash, Oxy-10, Pacnex, PanOxyl, Persa-Gel, Riax, SoluCLENZ Rx, Triaz, BP Foaming Wash, BPO-10 Wash, BPO-5 Wash, Effaclor Duo, Neutrogena Clear Pore, PanOxyl Wash, PanOxyl-4 Creamy Wash, PanOxyl-8 Creamy Wash, BenzEFoam, Brevoxyl, Inova

Benzoyl peroxide has an antibacterial effect. It also has a mild drying effect, which allows excess oils and dirt to be easily washed away from the skin.

Oscion (for the skin) is used to treat acne.

There are many brands and forms of benzoyl peroxide available. Not all brands are listed on this leaflet.

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