Still, that does not mean injections are right for everyone, nor should they be treated casually
These products are not subject to the same pharmaceutical manufacturing standards, sterility testing, or third-party verification that a licensed 503A compounding pharmacy must meet
The active 5-ALA component is HPLC-verified to 99% purity
It begins with confirming the treatment matches the diagnosis, continues with an honest discussion of benefits, limitations, and uncertainties, and if treatment proceeds, allows progress to be monitored and the plan adjusted
Reconstituted formulas must be kept in a dark refrigerator at 28C and are typically best used within 4 to 8 weeks
Symptoms can range from mild to severe