Dermalux Triwave User Guide 2015
Drug Type
Specific group or
common name
Comments
Anti-inflammatory (topical)
Ketoprofen, Oruvail
Do not apply LED treatment directly
over gel. Can cause phototoxic
reaction if light is applied directly over
the gel.
Epidermal growth factor
receptor inhibitors (treatment
for lung cancer)
Cetuximab, panitumumab,
erlotinib, gefitinib, lapatinib,
vandetanib
Consult a physician before
commencing a course of Dermalux
®
Anti-arthritic
Ridaura, Gold 50
If yes the treatment cannot be
administered
Other substances not listed above can also cause
photosensitivity.
Common examples of these substances include:
St John's Wort, anti-perspirant, antibacterial soaps, artificial sweeteners, naphthalene
(mothballs), petroleum products, brightening agents found in laundry detergent, and
cadmium sulphide (a chemical injected into the skin during tattooing).
