Amino acid + vitamin nutritional supplement
Class: Nutritional supplement / Dietary amino acid preparation
Manufacturer: PRISMA
Dosage Form: Oral liquid/syrup
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Uses:
Dietary support for:
- Overall health and wellness.
- Protein synthesis and muscle repair/recovery (e.g., post-exercise, illness, or surgery).
- Enhancing athletic performance and minimizing muscle loss.
- Nutritional supplementation during periods of increased demand (e.g., malnutrition, convalescence, negative nitrogen balance, or high metabolic needs).
- Immune support (via vitamins if included).
- General vitality, growth, and recovery in adults/children (under guidance).
Not a medicine for specific diseases—adjunctive for nutritional gaps; often marketed for fitness, elderly, or recovery scenarios.
Dosage:
Take orally, with or without food (often diluted in water/juice if taste is strong).
Typical adult/older children dose: 10–20 mL once or twice daily (or as directed; e.g., 10–20 mL daily or divided).
Children: Lower dose (e.g., 5–10 mL daily) based on age/weight—consult doctor/pharmacist.
Duration: As needed for nutritional support (e.g., weeks to months); do not exceed recommended without advice. Adjust in renal/hepatic issues or consult provider.
Typical adult/older children dose: 10–20 mL once or twice daily (or as directed; e.g., 10–20 mL daily or divided).
Children: Lower dose (e.g., 5–10 mL daily) based on age/weight—consult doctor/pharmacist.
Duration: As needed for nutritional support (e.g., weeks to months); do not exceed recommended without advice. Adjust in renal/hepatic issues or consult provider.
Side Effects:
Common (mild, usually transient): Gastrointestinal discomfort (nausea, bloating, diarrhea, upset stomach), especially if taken on empty stomach or in high doses.
Less common: Allergic reactions (rash, itching in sensitive individuals).
Serious (rare): Overdose may lead to metabolic imbalances (e.g., excess amino acids affecting kidneys/liver in vulnerable people); seek care for severe symptoms.
Less common: Allergic reactions (rash, itching in sensitive individuals).
Serious (rare): Overdose may lead to metabolic imbalances (e.g., excess amino acids affecting kidneys/liver in vulnerable people); seek care for severe symptoms.
Warnings & Precautions:
Use under medical supervision if you have kidney/liver disease (amino acids can strain impaired function).
Not a substitute for balanced diet or medical treatment.
Monitor for GI upset—start low if sensitive.
Check for added ingredients (e.g., sugars/flavors) if diabetic or allergic.
Discontinue if unusual reactions occur.
Keep out of reach of children; store at room temperature, away from heat/light.
Not a substitute for balanced diet or medical treatment.
Monitor for GI upset—start low if sensitive.
Check for added ingredients (e.g., sugars/flavors) if diabetic or allergic.
Discontinue if unusual reactions occur.
Keep out of reach of children; store at room temperature, away from heat/light.
Pregnancy & Lactation:
Pregnancy: Limited specific data for this product; amino acid/vitamin supplements are often used if deficient, but consult doctor (generally low risk if not exceeding needs).
Lactation: Excreted minimally; generally compatible for nutritional support, but consult provider to ensure safety for infant.
Lactation: Excreted minimally; generally compatible for nutritional support, but consult provider to ensure safety for infant.
Drug Interactions:
Minimal reported for standard use.
High amino acid intake may theoretically interact with certain meds (e.g., levodopa in Parkinson’s—compete for absorption; or affect blood sugar/insulin in diabetics).
No major issues noted in product info.
High amino acid intake may theoretically interact with certain meds (e.g., levodopa in Parkinson’s—compete for absorption; or affect blood sugar/insulin in diabetics).
No major issues noted in product info.
Contraindications:
Known hypersensitivity to any ingredient (e.g., specific amino acids or excipients).
Severe renal/hepatic impairment without medical advice (risk of accumulation).
Not for those with certain metabolic disorders (e.g., maple syrup urine disease or urea cycle defects) without specialist guidance.
Severe renal/hepatic impairment without medical advice (risk of accumulation).
Not for those with certain metabolic disorders (e.g., maple syrup urine disease or urea cycle defects) without specialist guidance.
Price: Ksh 992.65/-
Notes:
Pack Size: 200ml