SOLID COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING 5-AMINOLEVULINIC ACID

摘要

This invention relates to solid compositions and solid pharmaceutical products for use in methods of photodynamic diagnosis of cancer, pre-cancerous and non-cancerous conditions in the lower part of the gastrointestinal system. The solid pharmaceutical compositions and pharmaceutical products comprise an active ingredient which is 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA) or a precursor or derivative of 5-ALA or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The invention relates further to methods of photodynamic diagnosis of cancer, pre-cancerous and non-cancerous conditions of the lower gastrointestinal tract, wherein the solid pharmaceutical compositions and pharmaceutical products are used.