Gliolan

5-aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride · Photonamic GmbH & Co. KG
AUTHORISED IN THE EU

What Gliolan is used for

Gliolan is indicated in adult patients for visualisation of malignant tissue during surgery for malignant glioma (World Health Organization grade III and IV).

Approved use, as published by the European Medicines Agency.

Key facts

Brand
Gliolan
Active substance
5-aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride
Disease area
Glioma
Medicine group
Antineoplastic agents
ATC code
L01XD04
Marketing authorisation holder
Photonamic GmbH & Co. KG
Authorised in the EU since
2007

Official information

Specialist medicine: started and supervised by a specialist doctor or hospital. This page is a plain-language summary of public official information, not medical advice; follow your doctor and the official product information.

Common questions

What is Gliolan used for?

Gliolan is indicated in adult patients for visualisation of malignant tissue during surgery for malignant glioma (World Health Organization grade III and IV).

What is the active substance in Gliolan?

Gliolan contains 5-aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride.

Who makes Gliolan?

The EU marketing authorisation holder is Photonamic GmbH & Co. KG.

Source: European Medicines Agency medicines data (ema.europa.eu), reproduced with acknowledgement of the source. Page made 5 November 2026 by Satya Babu.

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