Dipeptiven 100 mL Concentrate for solution for infusion.
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 09 May 2025
Clinical Summary
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Indication
Supplement to amino acid solutions in parenteral nutrition.
Dosage (summary)
1.5 u2013 2.5 mL/kg body weight daily, max 2.5 mL/kg.
Special Populations
- Children
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation.
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to N(2)-L-alanyl-L-glutamine
- Renal or hepatic insufficiency
- Metabolic acidosis
- Circulatory shock
- Hypoxia
- Multiple organ failure
- Pregnancy and lactation
- Children
Common side effects
- Chills
- Nausea
- Vomiting
Counselling Points
- Infusion must be mixed with a compatible carrier solution.
- Do not exceed recommended infusion rates.
Serious warnings
- Maximum dose should not exceed 2.5 mL/kg/day.
- Monitor liver function in hepatic insufficiency.
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