LEVULAN vs METVIXIA

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated June 7, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. LEVULAN and METVIXIA are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	LEVULAN	METVIXIA
Rating	New	New
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	AMINOLEVULINIC ACID HYDROCHLORIDE	METHYL AMINOLEVULINATE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Sun Pharm Inds Inc	Galderma Labs LP
Dosage forms	Kit	Topical
Drug class	Optical Imaging Agent	Porphyrin Precursor
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Actinic Keratosis	Actinic Keratosis

levulan metvixia

Rating

New

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

AMINOLEVULINIC ACID HYDROCHLORIDE

METHYL AMINOLEVULINATE HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Sun Pharm Inds Inc

Galderma Labs LP

Dosage forms

Kit

Topical

Drug class

Optical Imaging Agent

Porphyrin Precursor

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Actinic Keratosis

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Levulan and Metvixia?

Levulan contains Aminolevulinic Acid Hydrochloride, while Metvixia contains Methyl Aminolevulinate Hydrochloride — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.