Vaminolac
Vaminolac is an infusion solution containing amino acids, helping children receive nutrition directly into a vein when they cannot eat enough.
How to Use
Dosage
The dose depends on the child's age and weight. For premature babies, it starts around 23-38 ml/kg per day and gradually increases to 38-54 ml/kg per day. For full-term newborns, the dose is 23-46 ml/kg per day; for infants, it's 15-38 ml/kg per day; and for older children, it's 15-31 ml/kg per day. Your doctor will adjust the dose.
Method
A doctor or nurse will give Vaminolac as an infusion directly into a vein. The infusion should last at least 8 hours, preferably 12–24 hours continuously or intermittently. For newborns, a 24-hour continuous infusion is recommended.
The maximum daily dose depends on the child's age: for premature babies, it's 54 ml/kg/day; for full-term newborns, 46 ml/kg/day; for infants, 38 ml/kg/day; and for older children, 31 ml/kg/day. This dose provides a maximum of 3.5 grams of amino acids per kg of body weight.
Possible Side Effects
- •Nausea
- •Vomiting
- •Skin redness and warmth
- •Sweating
- •Temporary changes in liver tests
- •Inflammation of the vein at the infusion site (thrombophlebitis), especially if given into a small vein. This risk can be lowered with other infusions.
Important Warnings
- Do not use Vaminolac if the child has a congenital amino acid metabolism disorder.
- Do not use Vaminolac if the child has permanent liver damage.
- Do not use Vaminolac if the child has severe kidney failure (uremia) and dialysis is not possible.
- The solution must be protected from light (for example, by covering it) when given to babies and children under 2 years old. This is important to prevent harmful substances from forming.