Alamin Forte

Alamin Forte Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

1000 ml contains: L-Isoleucine: 10.40 gm L-Leucine: 13.09 gm L-Lysine monoacetate: 9.71 gm L-Lysine 6.88 gm L-Methionine 1.1 gm Acetylcysteine 0.70 gm L-Cysteine 0.52 gm L-Phenylalanine 0.88 gm L-Threonine 4.40 gm L-Tryptophan 0.70 gm L-Valine 10.08 gm Arginine 10.72 gm L-Histidine 2.80 gm Aminoacetic acid 5.82 gm L-Alanine 4.64 gm L-Proline 5.73 gm L-Serine 2.24 gm Glacial acetic acid 4.42 gm Water for Injections q.s.

Vitamin-B complex contains the most important members of the vitamin B group in pure form and in therapeutically balanced proportions. The members of the vitamin B group contained in Vitamin-B complex are components of enzyme systems that regulate various stages of carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism, each of the components playing a specific biological role. Deficiency of B vitamin causes glossitis, stomatitis, cheilosis, polyneuritis, beriberi, pellagra and vascularisation of cornea.

Trade Name Alamin Forte
Generic Amino Acid + Vitamin B Complex
Type Capsule
Therapeutic Class
Manufacturer Albert David Limited
Available Country India
Last Updated: September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am
Alamin Forte
Alamin Forte

Uses

Parenteral amino acid supply in severe forms of hepatic failure (liver insufficiency) with and without encephalopathy. For supply of amino acids as part of a parenteral nutrition regimen when oral or enteral nutrition is impossible or insufficient or contraindicated.

Each Tablet/ Capsule contains:

  • Thiamine Hydrochloride 5 mg
  • Riboflavin 2 mg
  • Pyridoxine hydrochloride 2 mg
  • Nicotinamide 20 mg

Each 5 ml Syrup contains:

  • Thiamine Hydrochloride 5 mg
  • Riboflavin 2 mg
  • Pyridoxine hydrochloride 2 mg
  • Nicotinamide 20 mg

Each 2 ml Injection contains:

  • Thiamine Hydrochloride 50 mg
  • Riboflavin 4 mg
  • Pyridoxine hydrochloride 10 mg
  • Nicotinamide 100 mg
  • D-Panthenol 5 mg

Vitamin-B complex is used for prophylactic or therapeutic nutritional supplementation in physiologically stressful conditions. These include: Conditions causing depletion, or reduced absorption or bioavailability of essential B-vitamins manifested by glossitis, stomatitis, cheilosis, beriberi Vitamin-B complex is used for prophylactic or therapeutic nutritional supplementation in physiologically stressful conditions. These include: Conditions causing depletion, or reduced absorption or bioavailability of essential B-vitamins manifested by glossitis, stomatitis, cheilosis, beriberi

Dosage

Alamin Forte dosage

For intravenous infusion. Usual dose: 1.0 to 1.25 ml/kg/hour. Max. dosage: 1.5 g amino acids/kg/day = 1300 ml/day at 70 kg body weight. Constant checking of serum electrolytes, fluid balance and acid-base balance is mandatory. Amino Acid 8% is used as long as required by therapy.

Tablet/ capsule:usual recommended dose is 1-2 tablet/capsule 3 times daily or as directed by the physician.

Syrup:2-3 teaspoonful daily or as directed by the physician.

Injection:It is for intramuscular and intravenous administration. Usual recommended dose is 2 ml daily or as directed by the physician. In addition withThiamine, Riboflavin, Nicotinamide, Pyridoxine; injectable dosage from containsD-Panthenol 5 mg.

Side Effects

Due to the special composition of this preparation, use in indications other than those recommended may result in amino acid imbalances and severe metabolic disorders.

Adverse reactions have been reported with specific vitamins and minerals, but generally at levels substantially higher than those in Vitamin-B complex. However, allergic and idiosyncratic reactions are possible at lower levels. Iron, even at the usual recommended level has been associated with gastrointestinal intolerance in some patients.

Interaction

Because of the increased risk of microbiological contamination and incompatibilities, amino acid solutions should not be mixed with other drugs. Should it become necessary to add other nutrients like carbohydrates, lipid emulsions, electrolytes, vitamins or trace elements to Amino Acid 8% for complete nutrition, care should be given to hygienic admixing, good blending and, in particular, to compatibility.

As little as 5 mg pyridoxine daily can decrease the efficacy of levodopa in the treatment of parkinsonism. Therefore, Vitamin-B complex is not recommended for patients undergoing such therapy

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding use

It is safe to use Vitamin-B complex in pregnancy and lactation.

Contraindication

Disturbance of amino acid metabolism, metabolic acidosis, fluid overload, hyponatremia, hypokalemia, renal insufficiency, decompensated cardiac insufficiency, shock, hypoxia. No specific studies have been performed to assess the safety of Amino Acid 8% in pregnancy and lactation.

Vitamin-B complex is contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to any of its components.

Storage Condition

Amino Acid 8% should not be stored after the addition of other components. Do not store above 25°C. Do not freeze. Shelf Life: 36 months. Do not use Amino Acid after the expiry date. Do not use if the solution is cloudy or if the container is damaged. Keep out of the reach of children.

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