About oral amino acids + salts
Essential amino acids and ketoacid analogues
Used for
- Nutritional support in chronic kidney disease
- May help delay dialysis when used with a low-protein diet
Usual adult dose
Usually one tablet per 5 kg body weight daily, divided among meals; use with a prescribed low-protein diet.
Usual dose in children
Dose is individualized by body weight and kidney condition; specialist supervision is required.
Common side effects
- High blood calcium
- Nausea or stomach discomfort
Important warnings
- Use with medical supervision and prescribed dietary protein restriction.
- Regular monitoring of blood calcium and kidney function may be needed.
- Not suitable for people with high blood calcium or disorders of amino-acid metabolism.
Pregnancy
Use only if clearly needed and supervised; safety information is limited.
Breastfeeding
Safety information is limited; use only under medical supervision.
Interactions
- Calcium-containing medicines may increase blood calcium.
- May reduce absorption of tetracycline or quinolone antibiotics; separate doses by at least two hours.
- Iron, fluoride, or estramustine absorption may be reduced; separate doses by at least two hours.
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.