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Allergic and photoallergic contact dermatitis reported in pharmaceutical, healthcare, and animal care workers; [Kanerva, p. 1138] As an oral medication, chlorpromazine is used to treat schizophrenia. Many side effects have been reported after ingestion of therapeutic doses, including drug-induced hepatitis. [HSDB] Chlorpromazine may induce photosensitivity in patients taking chlorpromazine systemically (photodrug reaction). [Marks, p. 201-3] Danger of photo-contact dermatitis; [MAK]