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. 2001 Feb;45(2):517–524. doi: 10.1128/AAC.45.2.517-524.2001

TABLE 3.

Photosensitivity reactions experienced by subjects by dosage groupa

Photosensitivity reaction No. of subjects in dosing group
0.05 mg/kg (n = 12) 0.1 mg/kg (n = 7)
Paresthesias
 Mild (grade 1) 5 3
 Moderate (grade 2) 1 2
 Severe (grade 3) 2b 0
Dermatitis
 Mild (grade 1) 1 2
 Moderate (grade 2) 1 0
 Severe (grade 3) 0 0
Darkened coloration of exposed skin
 Mild (grade 1) 0 3
 Moderate (grade 2) 0 0
 Severe (grade 3) 0 0
Pruritic nodules
 Mild (grade 1) 0 1
 Moderate (grade 2) 0 0
 Severe (grade 3) 0 0
a

Note: All the photosensitivity reactions listed in Table 3 were judged to be probably related to hypericin. 

b

The study medications were discontinued in these two patients.