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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

CLINIMIX E
Manufacturer:Baxter Healthcare Company
Route:INTRAVENOUS
Strength:448 mg in 100 mL
Approved: 2020/09/21
NDC:0338-0202
CLINIMIX E
Manufacturer:Baxter Healthcare Company
Route:INTRAVENOUS
Strength:238 mg in 100 mL
Approved: 2020/09/21
NDC:0338-1145
CLINIMIX
Manufacturer:Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Route:INTRAVENOUS
Strength:448 mg in 100 mL
Approved: 2021/04/13
NDC:0338-0188
CLINIMIX
Manufacturer:Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Route:INTRAVENOUS
Strength:238 mg in 100 mL
Approved: 2021/04/13
NDC:0338-1133
CLINIMIX
Manufacturer:Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Route:INTRAVENOUS
Strength:448 mg in 100 mL
Approved: 2021/04/13
NDC:0338-0194

Singapore Approved Products

NUTRIFLEX® OMEGA SPECIAL EMULSION FOR INFUSION
Manufacturer:B. Braun Melsungen AG
Form:INJECTION, EMULSION
Strength:4.916g/1000ml
Online:Yes
Approved: 2018/04/23
Approval:SIN15469P
NUTRINEAL PD4 WITH 1.1% AMINO ACID SOLUTION
Manufacturer:BAXTER HEALTHCARE SA, SINGAPORE BRANCH, BAXTER HEALTHCARE SA
Form:SOLUTION, STERILE
Strength:0.57 g/l
Online:Yes
Approved: 1997/05/27
Approval:SIN09353P
OLIMEL N9E Emulsion for Infusion
Manufacturer:Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America Inc. (Intermediate), Baxter S.A
Form:EMULSION
Strength:3.95g/L
Online:Yes
Approved: 2023/10/20
Approval:SIN16890P
SmofKabiven Peripheral Emulsion for Infusion
Manufacturer:Fresenius Kabi AB
Form:INJECTION, EMULSION
Strength:5.1g /1000ml
Online:Yes
Approved: 2013/01/08
Approval:SIN14287P
SMOFKABIVEN EXTRA NITROGEN ELECTROLYTE-FREE EMULSION FOR INFUSION
Manufacturer:Fresenius Kabi AB, Site Uppsala
Form:INJECTION, EMULSION
Strength:3.3g/1000ml
Online:Yes
Approved: 2021/03/24
Approval:SIN16136P

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