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 |
Note: All the photosensitivity reactions listed in Table 3 were judged to be probably related to hypericin.
The study medications were discontinued in these two patients.