Aminoven Infant 10%

1. An amino acid solution for parenteral nutrition of preterm & term newborns, babies , infants and young children
2. Excellent nutritional efficacy for growth and development, with high tolerance and safety.
3. Contains a well balanced amino acids pattern with:

• 52% essential amino acids
• Taurine which is an essential nutrient for neonates
• Cysteine & tyrosine that are not synthesized in sufficient amounts
• Low contents of methionine & phenylalanine due to their limited degradation rate

 4.  Further there is no risk of metabolic acidosis and no risk of allergic reactions

Designed to meet special amino acid requirement of pediatric patients which are characterized by

•  High need for essential amino acids to ensure normal growth
•  Metabolic immaturity
•  Taurine is essential for retinal development
•  Taurine also enhance  bile acid / bile acid flow, thus reducing hepatic insufficiency and cholestasis
•  Low capacity to compensate for metabolic inadequate amino acid intake

• For partial parenteral nutrition of infants (preterm and term  newborns, babies) and young Children.             
• May serve as part of total parenteral nutrition together with carbohydrates and fat as energy source, and vitamins, electrolytes and trace elements

10%,100 ml bottle

Age of 1 yr:

1.5 – 2.5 g amino acids/kg body wt

= 15 -25 ml/ kg body wt

Age of 2-5 yrs:

1.5 g amino acids/kg body wt

=15 ml/kg body wt

 Age of 6-14yrs:

1.0 g amino acids/kg body wt

=10 ml/kg body wt

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