Infusion fluid, solution
What Vaminolac is and what it is used for
Vaminolac is a nutritional solution for children that is given via a drip into a vein ( intravenous infusion ). Various contexts are given when, for some reason, you cannot eat with your mouth.
The active substances found in Vaminolac may also be approved to treat other diseases not mentioned in this product information. Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or another healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.
What you need to know before using Vaminolac
Do not use Vaminolac
- if you (or your child) are allergic to the active substances or any other ingredient of this medicine (listed in section 6).
- if you (or your child) have a congenital disorder in the breakdown of amino acids.
- if you (or your child) have liver damage.
- if you (or your child) have severe urine poisoning and there are no dialysis options.
When used to treat newborns and children under 2 years of age, the solution (in bags and administration sets) should be protected from light exposure until the administration is completed. If Vaminolac is exposed to ambient light, especially after the addition of trace elements and/or vitamins, peroxides and other degradation products are formed, which can be reduced if the product is protected from light exposure.
Other medicines and Vaminolac
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you (or your child) are using, have recently used, or might be using other medicines.
There are no known interactions between Vaminolac and other drugs.
How to use Vaminolac
This medicine is given by healthcare professionals into a vein ( intravenously ) via a drip.
The doctor will determine how much infusion solution is needed. It depends, among other things, on age, body weight, and the individual need for nutrition.
When used to treat neonates and children under 2 years of age, the solution (in bags and administration sets) should be protected from light exposure until the administration is completed (see section 2).
Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 users):
- Inflammation of a superficial blood vessel ( thrombophlebitis )
Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 users):
- Nausea
- Skin redness
Very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 users):
- Freezing
- Transient changes in liver values
How Vaminolac should be stored
Store at a maximum of 25°C. Do not freeze.
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Use before the expiry date stated on the label. The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.
When used to treat neonates and children under 2 years of age, the solution (in bags and administration sets) should be protected from light exposure until the administration is completed (see section 2).
Contents of the packaging and other information
Contents declaration
- The active substances are L-alanine, L – arginine, L-aspartic acid, L-cysteine/L- cystine, L-glutamic acid, amino acetic acid ( glycine ), L-histidine, L-isoleucine, L-leucine, L- lysine, L -methionine, L-phenylalanine, L- proline, L – serine, taurine, L-threonine, L-tryptophan, L-tyrosine, L- valine
- The other ingredient is water for injections.
The energy content is 1000 kJ (240 kcal)/liter.
Appearance and package sizes of the medicine
The solution is clear, colorless to slightly yellow.
Glass infusion bottle
Package sizes:
100 ml
500 ml
10 x 100 ml
10 x 500 ml
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
Marketing Authorisation Holder
Fresenius Kabi AB
751 74 Uppsala
Manufacturer
Fresenius Kabi Austria GmbH
Hafnerstraße 36
8055 Graz
Austria