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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

Perikabiven
Manufacturer:Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Route:INTRAVENOUS
Strength:164 mg in 100 mL
Approved: 2023/08/07
NDC:63323-714
CLINIMIX E
Manufacturer:Baxter Healthcare Company
Route:INTRAVENOUS
Strength:280 mg in 100 mL
Approved: 2020/09/21
NDC:0338-1123
CLINIMIX E
Manufacturer:Baxter Healthcare Company
Route:INTRAVENOUS
Strength:280 mg in 100 mL
Approved: 2020/09/21
NDC:0338-1147
Premasol - sulfite-free (Amino Acid)
Manufacturer:Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Route:INTRAVENOUS
Strength:0.48 g in 100 mL
Approved: 2022/08/04
NDC:0338-1130
CLINIMIX E
Manufacturer:Baxter Healthcare Company
Route:INTRAVENOUS
Strength:238 mg in 100 mL
Approved: 2020/09/21
NDC:0338-1144

Singapore Approved Products

AMINOVEN SOLUTION FOR INFUSION 15%
Manufacturer:Fresenius Kabi Austria GmbH (Graz)
Form:INFUSION, SOLUTION
Strength:5.5g/L
Online:Yes
Approved: 2021/09/30
Approval:SIN16337P
AMINOVEN SOLUTION FOR INFUSION 10%
Manufacturer:FRESENIUS KABI AUSTRIA GMBH
Form:INJECTION
Strength:5.100 g/1000 ml
Online:Yes
Approved: 2002/02/28
Approval:SIN11829P
SYNTHAMIN 17 WITHOUT ELECTROLYTES 10% AMINO ACID INTRAVENOUS INFUSION
Manufacturer:BAXTER HEALTHCARE LTD
Form:INJECTION
Strength:5.60 g/l
Online:Yes
Approved: 1998/09/15
Approval:SIN09992P
PRIMENE 10% AMINO ACID INTRAVENOUS INFUSION
Manufacturer:BIEFFE MEDITAL S.P.A.
Form:INJECTION
Strength:4.2 g/l
Online:Yes
Approved: 1998/09/23
Approval:SIN10252P
AMINOVEN SOLUTION FOR INFUSION 5%
Manufacturer:FRESENIUS KABI AUSTRIA GMBH
Form:INJECTION
Strength:2.550 g/1000 ml
Online:Yes
Approved: 2001/09/25
Approval:SIN11682P

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