Drug Reference
Lysine
Amino acids
OTC
Fact box
- Therapeutic class
- Amino acids
- Habit forming
- No
- Availability
- Over-the-counter (OTC)
Brand names
Aminosyn 10%, Sulfite-FreeAminosyn 3.5 % M, Sulfite FreeAminosyn 8.5 % with Electrolytes, Sulfite-FreeAminosyn 8.5%, Sulfite-FreeAminosyn II 10 %Aminosyn II 15%Aminosyn II 8.5 % with Electrolytes, Sulfite-FreeAminosyn II 8.5 %, Sulfite-FreeAminosyn-HBC 7 %, Sulfite-FreeAminosyn-PF 10 %, Sulfite-FreeAminosyn-PF 7%Clinimix 4.25/10Clinimix 4.25/25Clinimix 4.25/5Clinimix 5/15Clinimix 5/20Clinimix 5/25Clinimix E 2.75/5Clinimix E 4.25/10Clinimix E 4.25/5Clinimix E 5/15Clinimix E 5/20Clinimix E 5/25Clinisol 15Freamine III 10Hepatamine 8L-FormulaPlenaminePremaSolProcalAmine 3ProsolTravasol 10Trophamine 10 %Trophamine 6 %
Available as
7.1 MG/ML · Injectable Solution600 MG · Oral Tablet8.8 MG/ML · Injectable Solution500 MG · Oral Tablet1000 MG · Oral Tablet500 MG · Oral Capsule250 MG · Oral Capsule14.9 MG/ML · Injectable Solution8.44 MG/ML · Injectable Solution9.93 MG/ML · Injectable Solution6.6 MG/ML · Injectable Solution6.98 MG/ML · Injectable Solution10.4 MG/ML · Injectable Solution3.2 MG/ML · Injectable Solution21.7 MG/ML · Injectable Solution5.4 MG/ML · Injectable Solution7.7 MG/ML · Injectable Solution5.7 MG/ML · Injectable Solution27.6 MG/ML · Injectable Solution2.1 MG/ML · Injectable Solution20.7 MG/ML · Injectable Solution12.8 MG/ML · Injectable Solution11 MG/ML · Injectable Solution4.9 MG/ML · Injectable Solution
FDA label sections are from openFDA and may not reflect the most recent labeling — confirm against the current DailyMed label.
Uses
INDICATIONS For the temporary relief of itchy, painful, red, or irritated skin, anxiousness, diarrhea, or indigestion.*
How to use / dosing
DIRECTIONS Place drops under tongue 30 minutes before/after meals. Adults and children 12 years and over: Take 10 drops up to 3 times per day. Consult a physician for use in children under 12 years of age.
Safety advice
Conservative summary derived from FDA labeling — defaults to “consult your doctor” unless the label is explicit. Not a substitute for your clinician’s advice.
PregnancyConsult your doctor
…If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a healthcare professional before use.
BreastfeedingConsult your doctor
…If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a healthcare professional before use.
AlcoholNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
DrivingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
KidneyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
LiverNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
Warnings & precautions
WARNINGS In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a poison control center right away. Keep out of the reach of children. If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a healthcare professional before use.
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)
- CLUNIA EASYDENT RINSE AND WATER (ZINC GLUCONATE) LIQUID [VETNOVA ANIMAL HEALTH LLC]
- AMINOSYN-PF (ISOLEUCINE, LEUCINE, LYSINE ACETATE, METHIONINE, PHENYLALANINE, THREONINE, TRYPTOPHAN, VALINE, ALANINE, ARGININE, ASPARTIC ACID, GLUTAMIC ACID, GLYCINE, HISTIDINE, PROLINE, SERINE, TAURINE, AND TYROSINE) INJECTION, SOLUTION [ICU MEDICAL INC.]
- AMINOSYN-PF (ISOLEUCINE, LEUCINE, LYSINE ACETATE, METHIONINE, PHENYLALANINE, THREONINE, TRYPTOPHAN, VALINE, ALANINE, ARGININE, ASPARTIC ACID, GLUTAMIC ACID, GLYCINE, HISTIDINE, PROLINE, SERINE, TAURINE, AND TYROSINE) INJECTION, SOLUTION [ICU MEDICAL INC.]
- AMINOSYN II (ISOLEUCINE, LEUCINE, LYSINE ACETATE, METHIONINE, PHENYLALANINE, THREONINE, TRYPTOPHAN, VALINE, ALANINE, ARGININE, ASPARTIC ACID, GLUTAMIC ACID, HISTIDINE, PROLINE, SERINE, N-ACETYLTYROSINE, AND GLYCINE) INJECTION, SOLUTION [ICU MEDICAL INC.]
- CLINISOL (LYSINE, LEUCINE, PHENYLALANINE, VALINE, HISTIDINE, ISOLEUCINE, METHIONINE, THREONINE, TRYPTOPHAN, ALANINE, ARGININE, GLYCINE, PROLINE, GLUTAMIC ACID, SERINE, ASPARTIC ACID, TYROSINE) INJECTION, SOLUTION [BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORPORATION]
Authoritative sources
Reference only — not clinical advice. Verify against current FDA labeling and consult a licensed provider. About half of pediatric drug use is off-label and is not reflected in FDA labels; absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children.