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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

Kabiven
Manufacturer:Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Route:INTRAVENOUS
Strength:231 mg in 100 mL
Approved: 2023/08/02
NDC:63323-712
CLINIMIX
Manufacturer:Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Route:INTRAVENOUS
Strength:336 mg in 100 mL
Approved: 2021/04/13
NDC:0338-0198
ProSol
Manufacturer:Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Route:INTRAVENOUS
Strength:1 g in 100 mL
Approved: 2020/10/07
NDC:0338-0499
Travasol
Manufacturer:Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Route:INTRAVENOUS
Strength:560 mg in 100 mL
Approved: 2017/11/16
NDC:0338-0644
Clinisol
Manufacturer:Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Route:INTRAVENOUS
Strength:1.04 g in 100 mL
Approved: 2018/06/01
NDC:0338-0502

Singapore Approved Products

VAMINOLACT INTRAVENOUS SOLUTION
Manufacturer:FRESENIUS KABI AUSTRIA GMBH
Form:INJECTION
Strength:2.7 g/1000 ml
Online:Yes
Approved: 1993/05/12
Approval:SIN07428P
OLICLINOMEL N4-550 E EMULSION FOR INFUSION
Manufacturer:BAXTER SA, Ajinomoto North America Incorporated (Intermediate)
Form:EMULSION
Strength:1.23 g/l
Online:Yes
Approved: 2004/05/06
Approval:SIN12542P
SmofKabiven Emulsion for Infusion
Manufacturer:Fresenius Kabi AB, Fresenius Kabi Austria GmbH
Form:INJECTION, EMULSION
Strength:5.1g /1000ml
Online:Yes
Approved: 2013/01/08
Approval:SIN14286P
AMINOPLASMAL-15% INFUSION
Manufacturer:B BRAUN MELSUNGEN AG
Form:INJECTION
Strength:5.7 g/l
Online:Yes
Approved: 1995/09/14
Approval:SIN08352P
KABIVEN EMULSION FOR INFUSION
Manufacturer:FRESENIUS KABI AB, FRESENIUS KABI AUSTRIA GMBH
Form:INJECTION
Strength:2.3 g/1000 ml
Online:Yes
Approved: 2001/09/04
Approval:SIN11657P

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