Drug Reference
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OTC
Fact box
- Therapeutic class
- Other antidepressants
- 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 8PlenaminePremaSolProcalAmine 3ProsolRestoneSomnicinTravasol 10Trophamine 10 %Trophamine 6 %
Available as
7.1 MG/ML · Injectable Solution8.8 MG/ML · Injectable Solution3 MG · Oral Capsule50 MG · Oral Capsule500 MG · Oral Capsule500 MG · Oral Tablet14.9 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 Solution4.48 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 temporary relief of anxiety, bloating, constipation, mood swings, lethargy, inability to sleep and fatigue
How to use / dosing
DIRECTIONS: 10 drops orally, 3 times a 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
…WARNINGS: If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health care professional before use.…
BreastfeedingConsult your doctor
…WARNINGS: If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health care 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: If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health care professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Do not use if tamper evident seal is broken or missing. Store in cool, dry place.
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)
- 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.]
- ZEVASKYN (PRADEMAGENE ZAMIKERACEL) CELLULAR SHEET [ABEONA THERAPEUTICS INC.]
- GUNA-MOOD (5-HYDROXY TRYPTOPHAN,DL - ALFALFA - AVENA SATIVA FLOWERING TOP - LACHESIS MUTA VENOM - PHOSPHORIC ACID - SALIX ALBA BARK - SALMONELLA ENTERICA SUBSP. ENTERICA SEROVAR TYPHI - SEPIA OFFICINALIS JUICE - SEROTONIN - STRYCHNOS IGNATII SEED - SUS SCROFA PINEAL GLAND - SUS SCROFA THYMUS - TRYPTOPHAN -) SOLUTION/ DROPS [GUNA SPA]
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.