Last update: Aug. 12, 2014

Methionine

Low Risk for breastfeeding


Moderately safe. Probably compatible.
Mild risk possible. Follow up recommended.
Read the Comment.

Aminoacid used in the DL form to treat paracetamol intoxications. Also found in combination with other aminoacids in parenteral nutrition fluids.

Alternatives

We do not have alternatives for Methionine.

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Other names

Methionine is also known as Dl-Methioninum. Here it is a list of alternative known names::


Group

Methionine belongs to this group or family:

Tradenames

Main tradenames from several countries containing Methionine in its composition:

  • Dertrase™. Contains other elements than Methionine in its composition
  • Pilopeptan Woman™. Contains other elements than Methionine in its composition

Pharmacokinetics

Variable Value Unit
Molecular weight 149 daltons

References

  1. AESAN. Informe del Comité Científico de la Agencia Española de Seguridad Alimentaria y Nutrición (AESAN) sobre condiciones de uso de determinadas sustancias distintas de vitaminas, minerales y plantas para ser empleadas en complementos alimenticios - 1. Revista del comité científico nº 17. 2012 Full text (in our servers)
  2. WHO / UNICEF. BREASTFEEDING AND MATERNAL MEDICATION Recommendations for Drugs in the Eleventh WHO Model List of Essential Drugs. Department of Child and Adolescent Health and Development (WHO/UNICEF) 2002 Full text (link to original source) Full text (in our servers)

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