About aspartame
Artificial sweetener
Used for
- Sweetens foods and drinks as a low-calorie sugar substitute.
Usual adult dose
Use as needed to sweeten foods or drinks; follow the product label.
Usual dose in children
Use as needed to sweeten foods or drinks; follow the product label.
Common side effects
- Generally well tolerated at usual food-use amounts.
Important warnings
- People with phenylketonuria must avoid aspartame because it contains phenylalanine.
Pregnancy
Generally considered safe in usual food-use amounts; people with phenylketonuria should avoid it.
Breastfeeding
Generally considered safe in usual food-use amounts; people with phenylketonuria should avoid it.
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.