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CONTRAINDICATIONS
Photosensitivity is a common side effect of various medications.
These can include certain antibiotics, chemotherapy drugs, and diuretics. If you are unsure about any medication you may be taking consult your healthcare provider.
Other substances not listed above can also cause photosensitivity.
Common examples of these substances are:
St John's wort, coal tar, deodorants, 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).
There are some instances in which the CURRENTBODY skin photofacial may prove unsuitable for an individual. Certain medical conditions or drugs may mean that an individual is unsuitable for the treatment.
Precautions due to drug induced photosensitivity
If you are taking any of the drugs listed below, please read the comments section of the table carefully.
| Drug Type | Specific Group or Common Name | Comments |
| Anti-Arthritic | Gold 50 or Ridaura | If YES, the treatment cannot be administered |
| Anti- Arthritic or Immunosuppressant | Azathioprine (Imuran, Azasan) | If YES, the treatment can be administered as long as the medication has not been taken within the last 5 days. |
| Anti Arrythmic | Amiodarone (Cordarone, Pacerone), Aratac | If YES, the treatment can be administered as long as the medication has not been taken within the last 5 days. |
| Quinidine | If YES, and the client is currently on the medication it is at the discretion of the client as to whether they commence the treatment. There is a 10/100 chance of a light reaction. If the client has stopped taking the medication for ≥ 5days then the treatment can be administered. | |
| Antibiotics | Fluoroquinolones: Ciprofloxacin (Cipro), Levofloxacin (Levaquin), Lomefloxacin (Maxaquin),Norfloxacin (Noroxin), Ofloxacin (Floxin) Tetracyclines: Demeclocycline (Declomycin), Doxycycline (Vibramycin), Minocycline (Minocin), Oxytetracycline (Terramycin) Others: Azithromycin (Zithromax), Capreomycin (Capastat), Ceftazidime (Fortaz),cycloserine (Seromycin),Metronidazole (Flagyl), nalidixic acid (NegGram), pyrazinamide, sulfamethoxazole/ trimethoprim (Bactrim) |
If YES, the treatment can be administered as long as the medication has not been taken within the last 5 days. |
| Anti-Cancer | Bexarotene (Targretin), Capecitabine (Xeloda), Dacarbazine (DTIC), Epirubicin (Ellence), Fluorouracil (5-FU), Interferon alfa (Intron A, Alferon-N), Methotrexate (Mexate), Pentostatin (Nipent), Procarbazine (Matulane), Tretinoin, oral (Vesanoid), Vinblastine (Velban, Velbe) |
If YES, and the client is currently on the medication it is at the discretion of the client as to whether they commence the treatment. There is between a 1 /100 and 5/100 chance of a light reaction. If the client has stopped taking the medication for ≥ 5days then the treatment can be administered. |
| Anticonvulsants | Carbamazepine (Tegretol), Felbamate (Felbatol), Gabapentin (Neurontin), Lamotrigine (Lamictal), Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal), Topiramate (Topamax), Valproic acid (Depakene) |
If YES, and the client is currently on the medication it is at the discretion of the client as to whether they commence the treatment. There is a 1/100 chance of a light reaction. If the client has stopped taking the medication for ≥ 5days then the treatment can be administered. |
| Antifungals | Flucytosine (Ancobon), Griseofulvin (Fulvicin, Gris-PEG), Terconazole (Terazol) Voriconazole (VFEND) |
If YES, the treatment can be administered as long as the medication has not been taken within the last 5 days. |
| Antihistamines | Cetirizine (Zyrtec), Diphenhydramine (Benadryl), Loratadine (Claritin), Promethazine (Phenergan) |
If YES, the treatment can be administered as long as the medication has not been taken within the last 5 days. |
| Antihypertensives | Captopril (Capoten), Diltiazem (Cardizem, Tiazac), Enalapril (Vasotec), Nifedipine (Procardia), Sotalol (Betapace) |
If YES, the treatment can be administered as long as the medication has not been taken within the last 5 days. |
| Antimalarial | Chloroquine (Aralen), Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil), Pyrimethamine (Daraprim), Pyrimethamine/sulfadoxine (Fansidar), Quinine |
If YES, the treatment can be administered as long as the medication has not been taken within the last 5 days |
| Antipsychotics | Phenothiazines: Chlorpromazine (Thorazine), Fluphenazine (Prolixin), Perphenazine (Trilafon), Prochlorperazine (Compazine), Thioridazine (Mellaril), Trifluoperazine (Stelazine) |
If YES, and the client is currently on the medication it is at the discretion of the client as to whether they commence the treatment. There is between a 2/100 and 3/100 chance of a light reaction. If the client has stopped taking the medication for ≥ 5days then the treatment can be administered. |
| Antiretroviral | Ritonavir (Norvir), Saquinavir (Fortovase,Invirase), Zalcitabine (Hivid) |
If YES, it is at the discretion of the client as to whether they commence the treatment. If YES, it is at the discretion of the client as to whether they commence the treatment. There is approximately a 2/100 chance of a light reaction. |
| Antiviral | Amantadine (Symmetrel), Acyclovir (Zovirax) |
If YES, and the client is currently on the medication it is at the discretion of the client as to whether they commence the treatment. There is approximately a 1/100 chance of a light reaction. If the client has stopped taking the medication for ≥ 5days then the treatment can be administered. |
| Cardiovascular | Thiazide diuretics: Bendroflumethiazide (Corzide), Chlorthalidone (Thalitone), Hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide), Hydroflumethiazide (Diucardin), Indapamide (Lozol), Methyclothiazide (Enduron), Metolazone (Zaroxolyn), Polythiazide (Renese) Diuretics, Other: Furosemide (Lasix), Triamterene (Dyrenium) |
If YES, the treatment can be administered as long as the medication has not been taken within the last 5 days. |
| Lipid regulators Other | Fenofibrate (Tricor) |
If YES, and the client is currently on the medication it is at the discretion of the client as to whether they commence the treatment. There is a 10/100 chance of a light reaction. If the client has stopped taking the medication for ≥ 5days then the treatment can be administered. |
| Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAIDs) Analgesics | Diclofenac (Voltaren, Cataflam), Naproxen (Anaprox) |
If YES, and the client is currently on the medication it is at the discretion of the client as to whether they commence the treatment. There is a <1/100 chance of a light reaction. If the client has stopped taking the medication for ≥ 1 day, then the treatment can be administered. |
| Sedatives | Alprazolam (Xanax), Chlordiazepoxide (Librium), Zaleplon (Sonata), Zolpidem (Ambien) |
If YES, and the client is currently on the medication it is at the discretion of the client as to whether they commence the treatment. There is a 1/100 chance of a light reaction. If the client has stopped taking the medication for ≥ 5days then the treatment can be administered. |
| Skin agents (acne) | Isotretinoin (Accutane, Roaccutane) Tretinoin topical (Renova, Retin-A) Tazarotene (Tazorac) |
If YES, and the client is currently on the medication it is at the discretion of the client as to whether they commence the treatment. There is between a 5/100 and a 10/100 chance of a light reaction. If the client has stopped taking the medication for ≥ 5days then the treatment can be administered. |
| Skin agents (hair) | Coal tar, Minoxidil (Rogaine) |
If YES, and the client is currently on the medication it is at the discretion of the client as to whether they commence the treatment. There is <0.5/100 chance of a light reaction. If the client has stopped taking the medication for ≥ 5days then the treatment can be administered. |
