Clinical Nutrition

- Aminoleban Oral

Description and Composition

INTRODUCTION

Aminoleban Oral is a specially formulated nutritional formula for patients with chronic liver impairment. It is a nutritional supplement that contains high concentration of Branched-chain amino acids.

Aminoleban is an orange flavored powder each 50 grams of which provides the following:

Energy:210 kcal
Proteins:13.5 grams
Carbohydrates:32.35 grams
Fats:3.5 grams

Each 50 grams of Aminoleban Oral contains:

Alanine: 0.655 g
Arginine: 0.695 g
Aspartic Acid: 0.43 g
Carnitine: 25 mg
Glutamic Acid: 0.855 g
Glycine: 1.68 g
Histidine: 0.235 g
Isoleucine: 1.76 g
Leucine: 2.03 g
Lysine 0.42 g
Methionine : 0.06 g
Phenylalanine: 0.16 g
Proline: 0.98 g
Serine 0.215 g
Threonine:0.29 g
Tyrosine: 0.04 g
Tryptophan:0.08 g
Valine:1.635 g
Vitamin A:139.8 mcg
Vitamin D:1.165 mcg
Vitamin B1:0.086 mg
Vitamin B2 :0.155 mg
Vitamin B6 :0.2015 mg
Vitamin B12 :0.5 mcg
Viatmin C :7.24 mg
Vitamin E:9.86 mg
Folic Acid:0.5 mg
Pantothenic Acid:1.09 mg
Nicotinic Acid:1.4 mg
Biotin:25 mcg
Choline:5.05 mg
Sodium:47 45 mg
Potassium:162 mg
Calcium:69 mg
Magnesium:20.2 mg
Chloride:218.9 mg
Phosphorus:83.75 mg
Iron:1.315 mg
Zinc:5 mg
Copper:141 mcg
Iodine:9.55 mcg
Manganese:0.175 mg

The concentration of BCAA is almost 45% in Aminoleban Oral.

Indications

Indicated for the improvement of nutritional state in chronic liver impairment including those with hepatic encephalopathy.

INDICATIONS

Indicated for the improvement of nutritional state in chronic liver impairment including those with hepatic encephalopathy.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Aminoleban Oral is contraindicated in patients with a history of allergy to milk.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

In adults the usual dosage is 50 grams (1 sachet) daily.

50 grams of powder (about 5 level scoops) should be mixed with 180 mL of warm water (50 C). Stir thoroughly. The dissolved solution is about 200 mL and provides energy about 1 kcal/mL. Boiling water should not be used as it may cause denaturation of proteins.

The dosage may be reduced in the elderly to 50 grams twice daily.

The osmolarity of the solution is 600 mOsm/L. Prepared solution should be kept in a refrigerator and used within 24 hours.

PREGNANCY AND LACTATION

The amount of vitamin A should not exceed 10000 I.U. daily during pregnancy. Aminoleban Oral contains 466 I.U. (139.8 mcg). Thus it can be administered to pregnant women who have liver impairment.

PEDIATRIC USE

The safe use of this product has not been established in children (insufficient clinical experience).

PHARMACEUTICAL PRECAUTIONS

The lid should be tightly closed and kept in a cool, dry place. Once the can is opened, it should be consumed in 1 month.

Aminoleban Oral

Description and Composition

Indications

Indicated for the improvement of nutritional state in chronic liver impairment including those with hepatic encephalopathy.