Amino acid + vitamin nutritional supplement
Class: Nutritional supplement / Amino acid + vitamin preparation
Manufacturer: PRISMA
Dosage Form: Granules
Similar Brands: AminoGard liquid 200ml
Uses:
Dietary/nutritional support during periods of increased demand or deficiency, including:
- Malnutrition or undernutrition.
- Negative nitrogen balance (e.g., during illness, surgery, trauma, or recovery).
- Convalescence/post-illness recovery.
- Support for muscle repair, wound healing, and tissue recovery.
- Nutritional supplementation in elderly, pregnant women (under guidance), children with poor appetite, or those with high metabolic needs (e.g., athletes, post-exercise recovery).
- Adjunctive in conditions like leg pain due to blocked arteries (intermittent claudication), heart issues, or high blood pressure (as supportive nutrition).
Helps promote protein synthesis, slow cellular damage processes, boost energy/stamina, improve appetite, and aid faster recovery. Not a treatment for specific diseases—use alongside balanced diet.
Dosage:
Dissolve sachet contents in a glass of water or beverage; take orally (with or without food).
Adults: Typically 1 sachet (5 g) 1–2 times daily (or as directed by healthcare provider; some sources suggest equivalent to higher daily amino acid intake).
Children: Lower dose (e.g., half sachet or as advised); not typically for infants/very young without medical supervision.
Duration: As needed for nutritional support (e.g., short-term recovery or ongoing if deficient); follow professional advice—do not exceed without guidance. Adjust in renal/hepatic impairment (consult provider, as excess amino acids can strain kidneys/liver).
Adults: Typically 1 sachet (5 g) 1–2 times daily (or as directed by healthcare provider; some sources suggest equivalent to higher daily amino acid intake).
Children: Lower dose (e.g., half sachet or as advised); not typically for infants/very young without medical supervision.
Duration: As needed for nutritional support (e.g., short-term recovery or ongoing if deficient); follow professional advice—do not exceed without guidance. Adjust in renal/hepatic impairment (consult provider, as excess amino acids can strain kidneys/liver).
Side Effects:
Common (mild, usually GI-related): Nausea, bloating, abdominal discomfort, diarrhea (especially if taken on empty stomach or high dose), altered taste.
Less common: Allergic reactions (rash, itching in sensitive people).
Serious (rare): Metabolic issues in overdose or impaired kidney/liver function (e.g., electrolyte imbalance); seek medical help for severe symptoms.
Less common: Allergic reactions (rash, itching in sensitive people).
Serious (rare): Metabolic issues in overdose or impaired kidney/liver function (e.g., electrolyte imbalance); seek medical help for severe symptoms.
Warnings & Precautions:
Use under medical/nutritional supervision if you have kidney disease, liver issues, metabolic disorders (e.g., phenylketonuria if contains phenylalanine), or heart conditions.
Not a substitute for proper medical treatment or balanced meals.
Start low if prone to GI upset.
Check for added sugars/flavors if diabetic.
Discontinue if allergic signs appear.
Store in cool, dry place; keep out of children’s reach.
Not a substitute for proper medical treatment or balanced meals.
Start low if prone to GI upset.
Check for added sugars/flavors if diabetic.
Discontinue if allergic signs appear.
Store in cool, dry place; keep out of children’s reach.
Pregnancy & Lactation:
Pregnancy: Often used as nutritional support if deficient (e.g., for appetite/weight in some contexts), but limited specific data—consult doctor to ensure it meets needs without excess.
Lactation: Generally low risk for supplementation, but consult provider to monitor for any infant effects (e.g., GI).
Lactation: Generally low risk for supplementation, but consult provider to monitor for any infant effects (e.g., GI).
Drug Interactions:
Minimal significant interactions reported for standard use.
High amino acid intake may theoretically affect certain meds (e.g., levodopa absorption in Parkinson’s or blood sugar control in diabetes—monitor if applicable).
No major issues noted in product descriptions.
High amino acid intake may theoretically affect certain meds (e.g., levodopa absorption in Parkinson’s or blood sugar control in diabetes—monitor if applicable).
No major issues noted in product descriptions.
Contraindications:
Known hypersensitivity to any amino acid, vitamin, or excipient in the formulation.
Severe renal/hepatic impairment without specialist advice (risk of amino acid accumulation).
Certain rare metabolic disorders (e.g., disorders of amino acid metabolism).
Severe renal/hepatic impairment without specialist advice (risk of amino acid accumulation).
Certain rare metabolic disorders (e.g., disorders of amino acid metabolism).
Price: Ksh 1214/-
Notes:
Granules in individual sachets (5 g each); Pack of 10 sachets. Dissolve contents of one sachet in water, juice, or food as directed; oral use only. Convenient single-dose format for portability.