AminoGard powder for oral solution sachet 5.0 g #10

What is the composition of AminoGard granules?

Each 5g sachet contains essential and non-essential amino acids, B vitamins, and inactive ingredients.

What are the indications for using AminoGard?

Nutritional supplement for pregnant women, malnourished children, the elderly, and convalescing patients.

How should AminoGard be administered?

Dissolve one sachet in 200ml of liquid or take directly with water. One sachet twice daily. Not for children under 2.

Are there any contraindications for AminoGard?

Hypersensitivity to components, irreversible liver insufficiency, severe uremia without dialysis, and inborn errors of branched-chain amino acid metabolism.

What are the potential adverse effects of AminoGard?

Generally well-tolerated. Nausea and rarely, hypersensitivity reactions.

Are there any known drug interactions with AminoGard?

Folic acid can reduce phenytoin plasma concentration.

How should AminoGard be stored?

Below 30°C, protected from light, and out of reach of children.

What is the role of amino acids in the body?

Crucial for protein synthesis. They are metabolized in the liver, producing ammonia (converted to urea and excreted). The remaining carbon skeletons are used for gluconeogenesis, fatty acid synthesis, or energy production.

What are the pharmacokinetic properties of the vitamins in AminoGard?

Each vitamin (Thiamine, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine, Folic Acid, and Cyanocobalamin) has specific absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion pathways.

What are the specific benefits of using AminoGard during pregnancy?

Can reduce the incidence of intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR). Safety during lactation is not established.

What precautions should be taken when using AminoGard?

Caution in patients with severe hepatic diseases or acute renal impairment. Monitor liver and kidney function. Caution in very sick children due to hyperphenylalaninemia risk. Contains phenylalanine.