About l glutamine
Amino acid; sickle cell disease therapy
Used for
- Reduces acute complications of sickle cell disease in adults and children aged 5 years and older.
Usual adult dose
Oral powder twice daily. Dose is based on body weight: 5 g for 30 kg or less; 10 g for over 30 to 65 kg; 15 g for over 65 kg.
Usual dose in children
For ages 5 years and older, oral powder twice daily. Dose is based on body weight: 5 g for 30 kg or less; 10 g for over 30 to 65 kg; 15 g for over 65 kg.
Common side effects
- Constipation
- Nausea
- Headache
- Abdominal pain
Important warnings
- Use under medical supervision for sickle cell disease.
- Safety and effectiveness have not been established in children younger than 5 years.
- It does not replace other prescribed sickle cell treatments.
Pregnancy
Human pregnancy data are limited; use only when the expected benefit outweighs potential risk.
Breastfeeding
It is not known whether glutamine passes into breast milk; consider benefits and potential risks.
Interactions
- No established clinically important drug interactions are listed in the prescribing information.
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.