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Phenylalanine

Generic Name
Phenylalanine
Brand Names
Aminosyn II 7 %, Sulfite-free, Aminosyn-PF 7%, Clinimix 2.75/5, Clinimix E 2.75/5, Clinisol 15, Freamine 6.9, Freamine III 10, Hepatamine 8, Nephramine, Olimel, Periolimel, Plenamine, Premasol, Primene, Procalamine 3, Prosol, Travasol 10, Trophamine 10 %
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C9H11NO2
CAS Number
63-91-2
Unique Ingredient Identifier
47E5O17Y3R

Overview

Phenylalanine is an essential aromatic amino acid that is a precursor of melanin, dopamine, noradrenalin (norepinephrine), and thyroxine.

Background

Phenylalanine is an essential aromatic amino acid that is a precursor of melanin, dopamine, noradrenalin (norepinephrine), and thyroxine.

Indication

L-phenylalanine may be helpful in some with depression. It may also be useful in the treatment of vitiligo. There is some evidence that L-phenylalanine may exacerbate tardive dyskinesia in some schizophrenic patients and in some who have used neuroleptic drugs.

Associated Conditions

No associated conditions information available.

FDA Approved Products

Aminosyn II
Manufacturer:ICU Medical Inc.
Route:INTRAVENOUS
Strength:298 mg in 100 mL
Approved: 2022/05/04
NDC:0990-7172
CLINIMIX E
Manufacturer:Baxter Healthcare Company
Route:INTRAVENOUS
Strength:154 mg in 100 mL
Approved: 2020/09/21
NDC:0338-1142
CLINIMIX E
Manufacturer:Baxter Healthcare Company
Route:INTRAVENOUS
Strength:280 mg in 100 mL
Approved: 2020/09/21
NDC:0338-1148
CLINIMIX E
Manufacturer:Baxter Healthcare Company
Route:INTRAVENOUS
Strength:448 mg in 100 mL
Approved: 2020/09/21
NDC:0338-0206
CLINIMIX E
Manufacturer:Baxter Healthcare Company
Route:INTRAVENOUS
Strength:448 mg in 100 mL
Approved: 2020/09/21
NDC:0338-0214

Singapore Approved Products

NUTRIFLEX® OMEGA PLUS EMULSION FOR INFUSION
Manufacturer:B. Braun Melsungen AG
Form:INJECTION, EMULSION
Strength:3.368g/1000ml
Online:Yes
Approved: 2018/04/23
Approval:SIN15468P
PERIOLIMEL N4E Emulsion for Infusion
Manufacturer:Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America Inc. (Intermediate), Baxter S.A
Form:EMULSION
Strength:1.76g/L
Online:Yes
Approved: 2023/10/20
Approval:SIN16888P
TROPHAMINE INJECTION 10%
Manufacturer:B BRAUN MEDICAL INC
Form:INJECTION
Strength:0.48 g/100 ml
Online:Yes
Approved: 1994/09/12
Approval:SIN07846P
AMINOPLASMAL B.BRAUN 10% E SOLUTION FOR INFUSION
Manufacturer:B. Braun Melsungen AG
Form:INFUSION, SOLUTION
Strength:4.70g/1000ml
Online:Yes
Approved: 2018/01/23
Approval:SIN15411P
NUTRIFLEX® OMEGA SPECIAL B. BRAUN EMULSION FOR INFUSION
Manufacturer:B. Braun Melsungen AG
Form:INJECTION, EMULSION
Strength:4.916g/1000ml
Online:Yes
Approved: 2023/03/07
Approval:SIN16734P

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