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Metvixia FDA Approval History

Last updated by Judith Stewart, BPharm on Jan 27, 2021.

FDA Approved: Yes (Discontinued) (First approved July 27, 2004)
Brand name: Metvixia
Generic name: methyl aminolevulinate hydrochloride
Dosage form: Cream
Company: Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
Treatment for: Keratosis

Marketing Status: Discontinued

Metvixia (methyl aminolevulinate hydrochloride) is a porphyrin precursor used in combination with the Aktilite CL128 lamp for treatment of actinic keratoses.

Development timeline for Metvixia

DateArticle
Jun 27, 2008Approval Photocure Receives FDA Approval for Metvixia/Aktilite Photodynamic Therapy
Jul 27, 2004Approval FDA Approves Metvixia for Actinic Keratosis
Jun 17, 2004U.S. New Drug Application Approval Expected for Metvix

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