important for the patient.
Multimel N6-900 E is an infusion emulsion. It is packaged in a triple-chamber bag.
The first chamber contains a glucose solution with calcium, the second chamber contains a fat emulsion, and
the third chamber contains an amino acid solution with electrolytes.
Pharmacotherapeutic group: solutions for parenteral nutrition/mixtures.
Multimel N6-900 E is used for intravenous nutrition in adults and children over 2 years of age, when oral nutrition is not appropriate.
Multimel N6-900 E should only be administered under medical supervision.
In each case, the doctor will decide whether to administer the medicine based on factors such as age,
body weight, and clinical condition, taking into account the results of the tests performed.
Before starting to take Multimel N6-900 E, you should discuss it with your doctor or
nurse.
Too rapid administration of total parenteral nutrition solutions may result in death.
If unusual symptoms or signs of an allergic reaction occur, such as fever, chills, rash, or difficulty breathing, excessive sweating, nausea, and headache, the infusion should be stopped immediately. The medicine contains soybean oil and egg phosphatides. Soy and egg proteins may cause hypersensitivity reactions. Cross-allergic reactions have been observed between soy and peanut proteins.
Multimel N6-900 E contains glucose derived from corn, which may cause hypersensitivity reactions if the patient is allergic to corn or corn products (see "When not to use Multimel N6-900 E" above).
Difficulty breathing may also be a sign of the formation of small particles that block blood vessels in the lungs (pulmonary embolism). You should tell your doctor or nurse if you experience any difficulty breathing. They will decide what action to take.
The antibiotic ceftriaxone must not be mixed or administered simultaneously with any solution containing calcium and administered intravenously (including Multimel N6-900 E).
These medicines must not be administered simultaneously, even through different infusion lines or different injection sites.
However, Multimel N6-900 E and ceftriaxone can be administered sequentially, one after the other, if the infusion lines are changed or have been thoroughly flushed with a physiological saline solution between infusions to avoid precipitation (formation of calcium ceftriaxone particles).
The doctor will monitor and control the level of triglycerides (a type of fat found in the blood).
Certain medicines and diseases may increase the risk of infection or sepsis (presence of bacteria in the blood). There is a particular risk of infection or sepsis after the insertion of a catheter (central venous catheter) into the patient's vein. The doctor will carefully monitor the patient to detect any signs of infection. Patients requiring parenteral nutrition (administration of nutrients through a tube inserted into a vein) may be more susceptible to infection due to their clinical condition. The use of aseptic technique (free from germs) when inserting and maintaining the catheter and when preparing the medicine for nutrition can reduce the risk of infection.
The doctor should be informed:
If the patient is a child, the doctor will carefully check the patient's fluid status and/or blood parameters.
During the use of Multimel and similar medicines, the occurrence of fat overload syndrome has been reported. Reduced or limited ability to eliminate fats contained in Multimel N6-900 E may cause "fat overload syndrome" (see section 4 - "Possible side effects").
Do not introduce additional components into the bag without first checking their compatibility. This could cause the formation of particles or disruption of the stability of the fat emulsion. This can cause blockage of blood vessels.
If blood sugar levels increase excessively, the doctor should adjust the rate of administration of Multimel N6-900 E or administer insulin to the patient.
In cases of severe malnutrition requiring intravenous administration of nutrients, it is recommended to start parenteral nutrition slowly and with caution.
Before starting the infusion, the patient's water and electrolyte balance and metabolic disorders should be corrected. The doctor will monitor the patient's condition during therapy and may change the dosage or, if necessary, recommend additional nutrients, such as vitamins, electrolytes, and trace elements.
During the administration of the medicine, the doctor will perform clinical and laboratory tests to check the effectiveness and safety of the medicine. If the patient receives the medicine for several weeks, blood tests will be performed regularly. These tests are particularly necessary in the case of certain diseases, such as liver failure, kidney failure, a disease in which amino acids cannot be properly processed by the body, a disease in which the blood has an excessively acidic pH, a disease in which the level of fats and cholesterol is higher than normal, diabetes, anemia, or difficulties with blood clotting.
If the patient experiences pain, burning, stiffness, swelling, or discoloration of the skin at the infusion site or leakage of the infusion, they should tell their doctor or nurse. The administration will be stopped immediately and resumed in a different vein.
If the patient is a child, particular attention should be paid to administering the correct dose.
Additional administration of vitamins and trace elements may be required, depending on the dose and duration of administration. Due to the increased susceptibility of children to the risk of infection, increased precautions should also be taken.
You should tell your doctor or nurse about all medicines the patient is currently taking or has recently taken, as well as any medicines the patient plans to take.
Multimel N6-900 E should not be administered simultaneously with blood through the same infusion set.
Multimel N6-900 E contains calcium. It should not be administered with the antibiotic ceftriaxone or through the same tube, as particles may form. If the same infusion set is used to administer these medicines to the patient, one after the other, the set must be thoroughly flushed.
Olive oil and soybean oil present in Multimel N6-900 E contain vitamin K. This usually does not affect the action of blood-thinning medicines (anticoagulants), such as coumarin. However, if the patient is taking anticoagulant medicines, they should inform their doctor.
The fats contained in this emulsion may interfere with the results of certain laboratory tests, provided that blood samples were taken before the elimination of fats (fats are usually eliminated after about 5-6 hours after their administration).
Multimel N6-900 E with electrolytes contains potassium. Particular caution should be exercised in patients taking diuretic medicines, ACE inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor antagonists (medicines used in hypertension), or immunosuppressive medicines.
Medicines of this type may cause an increase in potassium levels in the blood.
If the patient is pregnant or breastfeeding, thinks she may be pregnant, or plans to have a child, she should consult her doctor before using this medicine.
Multimel N6-900 E can only be administered to adults and children over 2 years of age.
This is an infusion emulsion administered through a plastic tube exclusively into a large vein in the patient's chest.
Treatment can be continued for as long as necessary, depending on the patient's clinical condition.
Multimel N6-900 E is intended for single use only.
The dosage is determined by the doctor based on individual needs and the patient's clinical condition.
The maximum daily dose is 40 ml/kg body weight. For example: for a patient weighing 70 kg, the maximum daily dose should not exceed 2800 ml of infusion emulsion (40 ml of infusion emulsion multiplied by 70 kg).
The dose of the medicine used in children and the duration of administration are determined by the doctor. This depends on the age, body weight, growth, clinical condition, daily fluid volume, and energy and nitrogen requirements.
In the event of administration of too high a dose of the medicine or too rapid infusion, the amino acids contained may contribute to an increase in blood acidity and an increase in fluid volume in the circulatory system. The glucose contained in the medicine may increase blood sugar levels and urine, and the fats contained in the emulsion may increase triglyceride levels in the blood. Administration of too large a volume of Multimel N6-900 E may cause nausea, vomiting, chills, chest pain, headache, irregular or rapid heartbeat, and electrolyte disturbances. In such a situation, the infusion should be stopped immediately.
In some severe cases, in order to support the patient's kidneys in eliminating the excess medicine, the doctor may use periodic dialysis treatment.
To prevent such situations, the doctor regularly monitors the patient's condition and checks blood parameters.
In case of doubts related to the use of the medicine, you should consult a doctor.
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
If you notice any changes in your well-being during treatment or after its completion, you should immediately inform your doctor or nurse.
The tests performed by the doctor during the use of the medicine are intended to minimize the risk of side effects.
If any unusual signs or symptoms of an allergic reaction occur, such as elevated body temperature, chills, skin rash, or breathing difficulties, excessive sweating, nausea, and headache, the infusion should be stopped immediately.
The following side effects have been reported during the use of Multimel:
Frequency: unknown(cannot be determined based on available data)
The following side effects have been reported for similar medicines:
In children, cases of reduced white blood cell and platelet count have been reported.
If you experience any side effects, including any not listed in the leaflet, you should tell your doctor or nurse. Side effects can be reported directly to the Department of Monitoring of Adverse Reactions to Medicinal Products of the Office for Registration of Medicinal Products, Medical Devices, and Biocidal Products:
Aleje Jerozolimskie 181 C
PL 02-222 Warsaw
Phone: +48 22 49 21 301
Fax: +48 22 49 21 309
Website: https://smz.ezdrowie.gov.pl
Side effects can also be reported to the marketing authorization holder.
Reporting side effects will help gather more information on the safety of the medicine.
The medicine should be stored out of sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the container and outer packaging. The expiry date refers to the last day of the given month.
Do not freeze.
Store in protective packaging.
Store in the outer carton to protect from light.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. You should ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines that are no longer needed. This will help protect the environment.
Active substances present in each bag of ready-to-use emulsion:
Purified olive oil and
purified soybean oil*
100.00 g
L-alanine
7.04 g
10.56 g
14.08 g
17.60 g
L-arginine
3.91 g
5.87 g
7.82 g
9.78 g
Glycine
3.50 g
5.26 g
7.01 g
8.76 g
L-histidine
1.63 g
2.45 g
3.26 g
4.08 g
L-isoleucine
2.04 g
3.06 g
4.08 g
5.10 g
40.00 g
60.00 g
80.00 g
L-leucine
2.48 g
3.73 g
4.97 g
6.21 g
L-lysine
1.97 g
2.96 g
3.94 g
4.93 g
(corresponding to lysine hydrochloride)
(2.46 g)
(3.70 g)
(4.93 g)
(6.16 g)
L-methionine
1.36 g
2.04 g
2.72 g
3.40 g
L-phenylalanine
1.90 g
2.86 g
3.81 g
4.76 g
L-proline
2.31 g
3.47 g
4.62 g
5.78 g
L-serine
1.70 g
2.55 g
3.40 g
4.25 g
L-threonine
1.43 g
2.14 g
2.86 g
3.57 g
L-tryptophan
0.61 g
0.92 g
1.22 g
1.53 g
L-tyrosine
0.14 g
0.20 g
0.27 g
0.34 g
L-valine
1.97 g
2.96 g
3.94 g
4.93 g
Sodium acetate trihydrate
2.45 g
3.67 g
4.90 g
6.12 g
Sodium glycerophosphate pentahydrate
2.14 g
3.22 g
4.29 g
5.36 g
Potassium chloride
1.79 g
2.68 g
3.58 g
4.47 g
Magnesium chloride hexahydrate
0.45 g
0.67 g
0.90 g
1.12 g
Glucose
(corresponding to glucose monohydrate)
300.00 g
(330.00 g)
Calcium chloride dihydrate
0.30 g
0.44 g
0.59 g
0.74 g
Total energy value (kcal)
1015
1525
2030
2540
Non-protein energy value (kcal)
880
1320
1760
2200
120.00 g
(132.00 g)
180.00 g
(198.00 g)
240.00 g
(264.00 g)
The other ingredients are purified egg phosphatides, glycerol, sodium oleate, sodium hydroxide, acetic acid, hydrochloric acid, and water for injection.
Multimel N6-900 E is an infusion emulsion supplied in a 3-chamber bag, which is a multi-layer plastic bag. The inner (contact) layer of the bag is made of polymers (a mixture of polyolefin copolymers) and is compatible with the contents of the bag (amino acid solutions, glucose solutions, and fat emulsions) and the permitted additives, and allows for the creation of breakable welds. The polymers used to make the coating layer are made of EVA (ethylene-vinyl acetate) and copolyester.
Before mixing the contents of the 3-chamber bag, the first chamber contains a homogeneous liquid with a milky appearance (fat emulsion), while the other two chambers (containing the amino acid solution with electrolytes and the glucose solution with calcium) contain colorless or slightly yellowish solutions, practically without visible particles. After mixing, Multimel N6-900 E is an infusion emulsion with a uniform milky-white appearance.
The bag is placed in a protective packaging that protects against oxygen, which contains an oxygen-absorbing sachet.
1000 ml bag: 6 bags in a cardboard box
1500 ml bag: 4 bags in a cardboard box
2000 ml bag: 4 bags in a cardboard box
2500 ml bag: 2 bags in a cardboard box
Not all package sizes may be marketed.
To obtain information about Multimel N6-900 E, you should contact the representative of the marketing authorization holder:
Baxter Polska Sp. z o.o.
ul. Kruczkowskiego 8
00-380 Warsaw
Baxter S.A.
Boulevard René Branquart 80
7860 Lessines
Belgium
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Multimel N6-900 E, infusion emulsion
After mixing the contents of the 3-chamber bag, the mixture has the form of a uniform emulsion with a milky appearance.
The ready-to-use emulsion after mixing contains the following ingredients in bags of different sizes:
** Including phosphates contained in the fat emulsion
The dosage is determined based on energy expenditure, the patient's clinical condition, body weight, and the ability to metabolize the components of Multimel N6-900 E, as well as the amount of energy and nitrogen administered orally/enterally; therefore, the size of the bag should be selected accordingly.
Administration can be continued for as long as necessary, depending on the patient's clinical condition.
Do not exceed the maximum daily dose in adults or children and adolescents. Due to the fixed composition of the multi-chamber bag,
it may not be possible to simultaneously meet all the patient's nutritional needs. There may be a clinical situation in which the patient requires a different amount of nutrients than is available in the fixed composition of the bag.
As a general rule, do not exceed a dose of 3 g of amino acids/kg body weight per day and/or 17 g of glucose/kg body weight per day and/or 3 g of fat/kg body weight per day and/or 100 ml of fluid/kg body weight per day, except in special cases.
Multimel is intended for single use only.
The recommended duration of the infusion is from 12 to 24 hours.
Average nitrogen requirements range from 0.16 to 0.35 g/kg body weight per day (approximately 1 to 2 g of amino acids/kg body weight per day).
Energy requirements vary depending on the patient's nutritional status and level of catabolism. On average, it is from 20 to 40 kcal/kg body weight per day.
Maximum daily dose:
For Multimel N6-900 E:The maximum daily dose is 40 ml/kg body weight (corresponding to 1.36 g of amino acids, 4.8 g of glucose, 1.6 g of fat, 1.28 mmol of sodium, and 0.96 mmol of potassium/kg body weight),
i.e. 2800 ml of infusion emulsion for a patient weighing 70 kg.
Maximum infusion rate
As a general rule, do not exceed an infusion rate of 0.10 g of amino acids/kg body weight per hour and/or 0.25 g of glucose/kg body weight per hour and/or 0.15 g of fat/kg body weight per hour, except in special cases.
For Multimel N6-900 E:As a general rule, do not exceed an infusion rate of 2 ml/kg body weight per hour, i.e. 0.07 g of amino acids, 0.24 g of glucose, and 0.08 g of fat/kg body weight per hour.
No studies have been conducted in children and adolescents.
The dosage is determined based on the amount of fluid administered and daily nitrogen requirements.
The dose should be adjusted taking into account the child's hydration status.
Daily fluid, nitrogen, and energy requirements constantly decrease with age.
Guidelines for the maximum recommended infusion rate per hour and volume per day for children and adolescents are:
Component | 2 to 11 years | 12 to 18 years | ||
Recommended maximum daily dose a | Maximum daily dose of MULTIMEL N6-900 E b | Recommended maximum daily dose a | Maximum daily dose of MULTIMEL N6-900 E b | |
Fluids (ml/kg body weight/day) |
| 45 |
| 45 |
Amino acids (g/kg body weight/day) |
| 1.5 |
| 1.5 |
Glucose (g/kg body weight/day) | 1.4 – 8.6 | 5.4 | 0.7 – 5.8 | 5.4 |
Fats (g/kg body weight/day) | 0.5 – 3 | 1.8 | 0.5 – 2 (up to 3) | 1.8 |
Total energy value (kcal/kg body weight/day) | 30-75 | 45.7 | 20-55 | 45.7 |
Sodium (mmol/kg body weight/day) | 1-3 | 1.4 | 1-3 | 1.4 |
Potassium (mmol/kg body weight/day) | 1-3 | 1.1 | 1-3 | 1.1 |
Component | 2 to 11 years | 12 to 18 years | ||
Recommended maximum infusion rate per hour a | Maximum infusion rate per hour of MULTIMEL N6-900 E b | Recommended maximum infusion rate per hour a | Maximum infusion rate per hour of MULTIMEL N6-900 E b | |
Fluids (ml/kg body weight/hour) | Nie dotyczy | 3.0 | Nie dotyczy | 2.0 |
Amino acids (g/kg body weight/hour) | 0.20 | 0.10 | 0.12 | 0.06 |
Glucose (g/kg body weight/hour) | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0.24 | 0.24 |
Fats (g/kg body weight/hour) | 0.13 | 0.12 | 0.13 | 0.08 |
Multimel N6-900 E should be administered intravenously through a central vein.
The infusion rate should be adjusted according to the dose administered, the characteristics of the final mixture, the total volume intended to be administered in 24 hours, and the duration of the infusion.
Multimel N6-900 E should only be used if:
Before use, the Multimel N6-900 E product should be brought to room temperature.
Administer only after breaking the welds separating the 3 compartments of the bag and mixing the contents of the 3 compartments, as shown below.
Ensure that the ready-to-use infusion emulsion does not show signs of phase separation.
Tear the protective packaging
from the top.
Remove the front part of the
protective packaging to expose the
Multimel N6-900 E bag. Discard the
protective packaging and oxygen absorber.
Place the bag on a flat, horizontal,
and clean surface with the handle facing up.
Lift the bag by the handle to remove
liquid from the top of the bag.
Firmly roll the bag with both hands,
starting from the top of the bag, until
the welds are broken (about half of
their length). Mix the contents of the
bag by turning it at least 3 times.
Ensure that the mixture is homogeneous
and that there is no phase separation.
Suspend the bag. Remove the plastic
cover from the injection site on the
infusion set. Insert the infusion set
needle firmly into it.
After opening the bag, the contents
should be used immediately. Do not store
an opened bag for subsequent infusions.
Do not reconnect partially used bags.
Do not connect bags in series to avoid
air embolisms caused by residual air in
the first bag.
For single use only. Any unused product
or waste and the entire infusion set
should be disposed of.
Do not store partially used bags and
discard all components of the set after use.
Other medicinal products or substances must not be added to any of the bag compartments or to the ready-to-use emulsion without first checking their compatibility and stability of the resulting mixture (in particular, the stability of the fat emulsion).
Multimel N6-900 E may be used without adding additional components or, if necessary, after adding electrolytes, trace elements, or vitamins.
The bag capacity is sufficient to allow the addition of extra components, such as vitamins, electrolytes, and trace elements. All additional components (including vitamins) can be added to the ready-to-use emulsion (after breaking the welds and mixing the contents of the 3 compartments).
Vitamins can also be added to the glucose solution compartment before preparing the ready-to-use emulsion (before breaking the welds and mixing the solutions and emulsions).
When adding additional components to the product, the final osmolality of the mixture should be measured before administration through a peripheral vein.
The following can be added to Multimel N6-900 E:
Trace elements and vitamins: the stability after addition of commercially available vitamin and trace element products (containing up to 1 mg of iron) has been demonstrated. Compatibility with other additional components is available upon request.
Additional components must be introduced by qualified personnel under aseptic conditions.
Additional components are introduced through the injection site using a needle:
No interaction studies have been conducted with Multimel.
Multimel N6-900 E contains vitamin K, naturally present in fat emulsions. The amount of vitamin K in the recommended doses of Multimel N6-900 E should not affect the action of coumarin derivatives.
Ceftriaxone must not be mixed or administered simultaneously with intravenous calcium-containing solutions, including Multimel N6-900 E, through the same infusion line, due to the risk of precipitation of ceftriaxone calcium salts.
Ceftriaxone and calcium-containing solutions may be administered sequentially, one after the other, if the infusion lines are at different sites or if the infusion lines are replaced or thoroughly flushed between infusions with a physiological salt solution to avoid the formation of precipitates.
Due to the potassium content in Multimel N6-900 E, caution should be exercised when using it in patients treated with potassium-sparing diuretics (e.g., amiloride, spironolactone, triamterene), angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor antagonists, or immunosuppressive agents: tacrolimus and cyclosporin, due to the risk of hyperkalemia.
The fats contained in this emulsion may interfere with the results of certain laboratory tests (e.g., bilirubin, lactate dehydrogenase, oxygen saturation, hemoglobin), provided that blood samples were taken before the elimination of fats (fats are usually eliminated after about 5-6 hours after their administration).
This emulsion must not be administered simultaneously with blood through the same infusion set.
Multimel N6-900 E contains calcium ions, which pose an additional risk of coagulation and precipitate formation in citrate-anticoagulated/preserved blood or blood components.
The cause of incompatibility may be, for example, excessive acidity (low pH) or inappropriate content of divalent cations (Ca and Mg), which may adversely affect the stability of the fat emulsion.
As with all parenteral nutrition mixtures, the content of calcium and phosphate should be taken into account. Excessive addition of calcium or phosphate, especially in the form of mineral salts, may lead to the formation of calcium phosphate precipitates.
The compatibility of the product with solutions administered simultaneously through the same infusion set, catheter, or cannula should be checked.
Ceftriaxone must not be mixed or administered simultaneously with intravenous calcium-containing solutions, including Multimel N6-900 E, through the same infusion line (e.g., Y-connector), due to the risk of precipitation of ceftriaxone calcium salts (see "Interactions").
2 years, if the protective packaging is not damaged.
The product should be used immediately after breaking the welds separating the contents of the 3 compartments. However, it has been demonstrated that the ready-to-use emulsion remains stable for 7 days at a temperature between +2 °C and +8 °C and then for an additional 48 hours at a temperature not exceeding +25 °C.
After adding additional components (electrolytes, trace elements, vitamins) to the Multimel N6-900 E ready-to-use emulsion (see previous section), it remains chemically and physically stable for 7 days at a temperature between 2 °C and 8 °C and then for an additional 48 hours at a temperature below 25 °C. From a microbiological point of view, any ready-to-use mixture containing additional components should be used immediately. Otherwise, the user is responsible for the time and conditions of storage of the mixture until use. However, such prepared mixtures should not be stored for more than 24 hours at 2-8 °C, unless the addition of additional components was performed under controlled and validated aseptic conditions.
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