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Amino Acids

An intravenous amino acid solution used as the protein part of drip feeding when eating or tube feeding is not possible.

Clinical information

Common uses

protein source in parenteral (intravenous) nutrition
treating negative nitrogen balance

Cautions

not for people with inborn errors of amino acid metabolism
allergic reactions can occur — the infusion is stopped if they do
high blood sugar, infections and liver problems can occur with drip feeding
given only by healthcare professionals into a vein

Pregnancy: considered when a pregnant woman cannot be fed by mouth or tube

Reference information, not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist. Source: DailyMed, dailymed.nlm.nih.gov, Travasol (amino acids injection) label, setid 8543b5be-0f43-4891-9e56-d7c39fe839b5 (accessed 2026-08-16)

Approved brands & formulations4

Brand name	Dosage form	Strength	Importer	Category
Amino Acids	Parenteral ( Injection )	0.08	MFDA designated importers with Pre Authorization approval before import	hospital
Amino Acids	Parenteral ( Injection )	0.05	MFDA designated importers with Pre Authorization approval before import	hospital
Amino Acids	Parenteral ( Injection )	0.1	MFDA designated importers with Pre Authorization approval before import	hospital
Amino Acids	Parenteral ( Injection )	0.07	MFDA designated importers with Pre Authorization approval before import	hospital