About intravenous lipid olive oil refined + soyabean oil refined
Intravenous lipid emulsion
Used for
- Provides calories and essential fatty acids in parenteral nutrition.
Usual adult dose
Usually 1–2 g lipid/kg/day, adjusted to nutritional needs and blood lipid levels.
Usual dose in children
Usually 1–3 g/kg/day in children; dosing depends on age and nutritional needs.
Common side effects
- Raised blood triglycerides
- Nausea or vomiting
- Fever or chills
- Infusion-site reactions
Important warnings
- For intravenous infusion only; not for direct injection.
- Monitor blood triglycerides and liver function during prolonged use.
- Use caution with severe liver disease or impaired fat metabolism.
- Stop or reduce infusion if fat overload is suspected.
Pregnancy
May be used when needed as part of prescribed parenteral nutrition; clinical monitoring is required.
Breastfeeding
May be used when needed as part of prescribed parenteral nutrition; clinical monitoring is required.
Interactions
- Heparin can increase circulating fatty acids.
- Oral anticoagulants may require closer monitoring because vitamin K content can affect clotting.
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.