Method and apparatus for applying 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-amino-4-oxo-pentanoic acid)

摘要

A method of storing, mixing and applying 5-aminolevulinic acid which inhibits exposure of the 5-aminolevulinic acid to air and moisture until just prior to application, said method comprising: hermetically sealing essentially anhydrous 5-aminolevulinic acid within a first essentially frangible compartment; disposing said first compartment within a deformable container, said container having an applicator; deforming said container to crush said first compartment and mix said essentially anhydrous 5-aminolevulinic acid with a liquid diluent in said container; and topically applying 5-aminolevulinic acid from said container through said applicator.