About n l alanyl l glutamine
Intravenous amino acid dipeptide
Used for
- Nutritional support for patients needing intravenous nutrition, especially during severe illness or after major surgery.
Usual adult dose
Usually 1.5–2.5 mL/kg daily, added to intravenous nutrition; maximum 2.5 mL/kg daily.
Usual dose in children
Used in children over 2 years: usually 1.5–2.5 mL/kg daily with intravenous nutrition; specialist supervision required.
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Chills
- Fever
Important warnings
- Must be diluted before infusion; not for direct injection.
- Use with intravenous nutrition, not as the sole source of nutrition.
- Avoid in severe kidney or liver impairment, metabolic acidosis, or shock.
- Monitoring of kidney and liver function and blood salts may be needed.
Pregnancy
Use during pregnancy only when clearly necessary; safety information is limited.
Breastfeeding
Safety during breastfeeding is not established; use only when clinically necessary.
Interactions
- No specific interactions are well established; it is administered as part of intravenous nutrition.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.