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The electronic medicines compendium (emc) no longer publishes a Summary of Product Characteristics for this product, which usually means it is no longer marketed in the UK. The patient leaflet below is kept for reference, but the product may not be available.
If you were prescribed this medicine, other products containing Alanine, Arginine, Aspartic acid, Calcium chloride dihydrate, Cysteine, Glucose monohydrate, Glutamic acid, Glycine, Histidine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Lysine monohydrate, Magnesium acetate tetrahydrate, Methionine, Olive oil, refined, Ornithine, Phenylalanine, Potassium acetate, Proline, Serine, Sodium chloride, Sodium glycerophosphate, Soya bean oil, refined, Taurine, Threonine, Tryptophan, Tyrosine, Valine may still be available. Do not stop your treatment — ask your pharmacist or GP what to use instead.
for Numeta G16%E is a specialised nutrition emulsion designed for full term newborns and children up to 2 years. It is given through a tube which is placed in your child's vein, when your child is not able to eat all of his or her nutrition by mouth. Numeta is presented in the form of a three chamber bag in which the separate chambers contain: a 50 % glucose solution a 5.9% paediatric amino acid solution, with electrolytes a 12.5% lipid (fat) emulsion Depending on your child's needs, two or three of these solutions are mixed together in the bag before it is given to your child. Numeta G16%E must only be used under medical supervision.
2. What you need to know before your child is given Numeta G16%E Your child should not be given Numeta G16%E, in the following cases: With 2 solutions mixed together in the bag ("2 in 1"):
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With 3 solutions mixed together in the bag ("3 in 1").
Warnings and precautions Talk to your child's doctor or nurse before they are given Numeta G16%E. When used in neonates and children below 2 years, the solution (in bags and administration sets) should be protected from light exposure until administration is completed. Exposure of Numeta G16%E to ambient light, especially after admixtures with trace elements and/or vitamins, generates peroxides and other degradation products that can be reduced by protection from light exposure. Allergic Reactions: The infusion must be stopped immediately if any signs or symptoms of an allergic reaction (such as fever, sweating, shivering, headache, skin rashes, or difficulty breathing) develop. This medicinal product contains soybean oil, which may rarely cause hypersensitivity reactions. Uncommonly, it has been observed that some people who are allergic to peanut proteins are also allergic to soybean proteins. Numeta G16%E contains glucose produced from cornstarch. Therefore, Numeta G16%E should be used with caution in patients with known allergy to corn or corn products. Risk of particle formation with ceftriaxone (antibiotic): A certain antibiotic named ceftriaxone must not be mixed or given simultaneously with any calcium containing solutions (including Numeta G16%E) given to you by a drip into your vein. Your doctor knows this and will not give you them together even via different infusion lines or different infusion sites. However, your doctor may give calcium and ceftriaxone sequentially one after another if infusion lines at different sites are used or if the infusion lines are replaced or were thoroughly flushed with physiological salt solution between the infusions to avoid precipitation. Formation of small particles in blood vessels of the lungs: Difficulty breathing could also be a sign that small particles have formed, blocking blood vessels in the lungs (pulmonary vascular precipitates). If your child experiences any difficulty breathing, tell your child's doctor or nurse. They will decide of a course of action to be taken. Infection and Sepsis: Your doctor will carefully watch your child for any signs of infection. An "aseptic technique" (germ free technique) when placing and maintaining the catheter as well as when making the nutritional formula can reduce the risk of infection. Occasionally, children can develop infection and sepsis (bacteria in the blood) when they have a tube in their vein (intravenous catheter). Certain medications and illnesses can increase the risk of developing infection or sepsis. Patients who require parenteral nutrition (giving nutrition through a tube in your child's vein) can be more likely to develop infection from their medical conditions. Fat overload syndrome: Fat overload syndrome has been reported with similar products. A reduced or limited ability of the body to remove the fats contained in Numeta G16%E, or an overdose, may result in a "fat overload syndrome" (see section 3 and section 4). Changes in blood chemistry levels: Your doctor will check and monitor your child's fluids, blood chemistries and other blood levels since occasionally, refeeding someone who is severely undernourished can result in changes in blood chemistry levels. Extra fluid in the tissues and swelling can also develop. It is recommended that parenteral nutrition is started slowly and carefully. Elevated levels of Magnesium in blood The amount of magnesium in Numeta G16%E, may cause elevated levels of magnesium in blood. The signs of this could include weakness, slow reflexes, nausea, vomiting, low calcium levels in blood, breathing difficulties, low blood pressure and irregular heartbeat. As these signs may be difficult to detect, your child ́s blood values may be monitored by their doctor, in particular if your child has risk factors for elevated levels of magnesium in blood, including impaired renal function. If blood magnesium levels are elevated, the infusion will be stopped or reduced. BE-30-04-166
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Monitoring and Adjustment: Your doctor will be closely monitoring and adjusting Numeta G16%E to meet your child's individual needs if they have the following conditions:
Other medicines and Numeta G16%E Tell your doctor if your child is taking or using, has recently taken or used or might take or use any other medicines. Numeta must not be given at the same time as:
Your child should always be given Numeta G16%E exactly as the doctor has indicated. Check with your doctor if you are not sure. Age groups Numeta G16%E has been designed to meet the nutritional needs of full term newborns and children up to 2 years. Your doctor will decide if this medicine is suitable for your child. Administration This medicine is an emulsion for infusion. It is given through a plastic tube in a vein in your child's arm or in a large vein in your child's chest. Your child's doctor may choose not to give lipids to your child. The design of the Numeta G16%E bag allows only the peel seal between the amino acids/electrolyte and glucose chambers to be broken if BE-30-04-166
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necessary. The peel seal between the amino acids and lipid chambers remains intact in this case. The content of the bag can then be infused without lipids. When used in neonates and children below 2 years, the solution (in bags and administration sets) should be protected from light exposure until administration is completed (see section 2). Dosage and duration of treatment Your child's doctor will decide the dose and for how long it will be given. The dosage depends on the nutrition needs of your child. The dosage will be based on your child's weight, medical condition, and on their body's ability to break down and use the ingredients in Numeta G16%E. Additional nutrition or proteins given orally/enterally may also be given.
If your child is given too much Numeta G16%E Symptoms Too much of this medicine, or giving it too quickly may result in the following:
4. Possible side effects Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not every child gets them. If you notice any changes in the way your child feels during or after the treatment, tell your doctor or nurse straight away. The tests your doctor will perform while your child is taking the medicine should minimise the risk of side effects. If signs of an allergic reaction occur, the infusion shall be stopped and a doctor contacted immediately. This can be serious and the signs may include:
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you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine. United Kingdom: Via the Yellow Card Scheme www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard Ireland: HPRA Pharmacovigilance, Earlsfort Terrace, IRE – Dublin 2. Tel: +353 1 6764971, Fax: +353 1 6762517, Website: www.hpra.ie; E-mail: [email protected]
Numeta G16%E Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children when not being administered. When used in neonates and children below 2 years, the solution (in bags and administration sets) should be protected from light exposure until administration is completed (see section 2). Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the bag and the outer packaging (MM/YYYY). The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. Do not freeze. Store in the overpouch. Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.
What Numeta G16%E looks like and contents of the pack Numeta is presented in the form of a triple-chamber bag. Each bag contains a sterile combination of a glucose solution, an amino acid solution for children, with electrolytes, and a lipid emulsion, as described below. Container size
500 mL
50% glucose solution
5.9% amino acids solution with electrolytes
155 mL
221 mL
12.5% lipid emulsion
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Appearance before reconstitution:
Marketing Authorisation Holder and Manufacturer Marketing Authorisation Holder United Kingdom Baxter Healthcare Ltd Caxton Way, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 3SE United Kingdom Ireland Baxter Holding B.V. Kobaltweg 49, 3542CE Utrecht, Netherlands Manufacturer BAXTER S.A. BOULEVARD RENE BRANQUART, 80 7860 LESSINES BELGIUM This medicinal product is authorised in the Member States of the EEA under the following names: Austria Germany
Numeta G 16 % E Emulsion zur Infusion
Belgium Luxembourg
NUMETZAH G16%E, émulsion pour perfusion
France
NUMETAH G16 %E émulsion pour perfusion
Denmark Norway Sweden
Numeta G16E
Czech Republic Greece
NUMETA G 16 % E
Netherlands
NUMETA G16%E emulsie voor infusie
Ireland United Kingdom
Numeta G16%E, Emulsion for Infusion
Italy
NUMETA G16%E emulsione per infusione
Finland
Numeta G16E infuusioneste, emulsio
Poland
NUMETA G 16 % E
Portugal
Numeta G16%E
Spain
NUMETA G16%E, emulsión para perfusión
This leaflet was last revised 05/2024 For information about NUMETA or to request this leaflet in formats such as audio or large print please contact the Marketing Authorisation Holder: Tel: +44 (0)1635 206345.
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The following information is intended for medical or healthcare professionals only* *Please observe that in certain cases this product may be administered at home by parents or other caregivers. In such cases parents/caregivers should read the following information. No additions to the bag should be made without first checking the compatibility. Formation of particles or breaking down of the lipid emulsion could result. This can lead to blockage of the blood vessels. Numeta G16%E should be at room temperature before use. Before taking Numeta G16%E, the bag will be prepared as shown below. Confirm that the bag is not damaged. Use the bag only if it is not damaged. An undamaged bag looks like this:
Figure 1
Figure 2
Preparation of the mixed emulsion:
Step 1: Start rolling the bag from the D-hanger side.
Step 2: Apply pressure until peal seals open.
Step 3: Change direction by rolling the bag towards the D-hanger. Continue until the seal is completely opened. Proceed the same way to complete the opening of the second peel seal.
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Step 4: Turn the bag over at least three times to mix the contents thoroughly. The appearance of the mixed solution should be a milky-white emulsion.
Step 5: Remove the protective cap from the administration site and insert the administration set.
Activating the 2 chambers (mixing 2 solutions by breaking the non-permanent seal between the amino acid and glucose chambers) Step 1: To mix only 2 solutions, roll the bag from the top (hanger end) corner of the seal separating the solutions. Apply pressure to open the seal separating the glucose and amino acids compartments.
Step 2: Place the bag such that the lipid emulsion compartment is nearest to the operator. Roll the bag while protecting the lipid emulsion compartment in the palms of the hands.
Step 3: Apply pressure with one hand and roll the bag toward the tubes.
Step 4: Change direction by rolling the bag towards the top (hanger end). Press with the other hand, continuing until the seal separating the amino acids and glucose solutions is completely opened.
Step 5: Turn the bag over at least three times to mix the content thoroughly. The appearance of the mixed solution should be clear, colorless or slightly yellow.
Step 6: Remove the protective cap from the administration site and insert the administration set.
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The flow rate should be increased gradually during the first hour. The administration flow rate must be adjusted based on the following factors: the dose being administered the daily volume intake the duration of the infusion. Method of administration: When used in neonates and children below 2 years, the solution (in bags and administration sets) should be protected from light exposure until administration is completed. Due to its high osmolarity, undiluted Numeta G16%E can only be administered through a central vein. However, sufficient dilution of Numeta G16%E with water for injection lowers the osmolarity and allows peripheral infusion. Use of a 1.2 micron filter is recommended for administration of Numeta G16%E. The formula below indicates how dilution impacts osmolarity of the bags: Final osmolarity =
Volume of bag * Initial osmolarity Water added + Volume of bag
The table below shows examples of osmolarity for activated 2CB and activated 3CB admixtures after addition of water for injection: Amino Acids and Glucose (Activated 2CB)
Amino Acids, Glucose, and Lipids (Activated 3CB)
Initial volume in the bag (mL)
376
500
Initial osmolarity (mOsm/L approximately)
1585
1230
Volume of water added (mL)
376
500
Final volume after addition (mL)
752
1000
Osmolarity after addition (mOsm/L approximately)
792.5
615
Addition of additives Light exposure of solutions for intravenous parenteral nutrition, especially after admixture with trace elements and/or vitamins, may have adverse effects on the clinical outcome in neonates, due to the generation of peroxides and other degradation products, When used in neonates and children below 2 years, Numeta G16%E should be protected from ambient light until administration is completed. Compatible additives may be added via the injection site into the reconstituted mixture (after the nonpermanent seals have been opened and after the contents of the two or three chambers have been mixed). Vitamins may also be added into the glucose chamber before the mixture is reconstituted (before opening the non-permanent seals and before mixing the solutions and the emulsion). Possible additions of commercially available trace element solutions (identified as TE1, TE2 and TE4), vitamins (identified as lyophilizate V1 and emulsion V2), and electrolytes in defined quantities are shown in Tables 1-6. 1.
Compatibility with TE4, V1 and V2
Table 1: Compatibility of 3-in-1 (Activated 3CB) with and without dilution with water Per 500 mL (3 in 1 admixture with lipids) Admixture without dilution Admixture with dilution Additives Included Maximum Maximum Included Maximum Maximum level further total level level further total level addition addition Sodium (mmol) 12.0 25.6 37.6 12.0 25.6 37.6 Potassium (mmol) 11.4 26.2 37.6 11.4 26.2 37.6 Magnesium (mmol) 1.6 3.6 5.2 1.6 3.6 5.2 Calcium (mmol) 3.1 16.4 19.5 3.1 8.2 11.3 Phosphate* (mmol) 4.4 6.9 11.3 4.4 6.9 11.3 Trace elements & 10 mL TE4 + 10 mL TE4 + 5 mL TE4 + 5 mL TE4 + vitamins 1 vial V1 + 1 vial V1 + 1⁄2 vial V1 + 1⁄2 vial V1 + 30 mL V2 30 mL V2 5 mL V2 5 mL V2 Water for Injection 350 mL 350 mL
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Table 2: Compatibility of 2-in-1 (Activated 2CB) with and without dilution with water Per 376 mL (2 in 1 admixture without lipids) Admixture without dilution Admixture with dilution Additives Included Maximum Maximum Included Maximum Maximum level further total level level further total level addition addition Sodium (mmol) 11.6 26.0 37.6 11.6 0.0 11.6 Potassium (mmol) 11.4 26.2 37.6 11.4 0.0 11.4 Magnesium (mmol) 1.6 3.6 5.2 1.6 0.0 1.6 Calcium (mmol) 3.1 8.2 11.3 3.1 0.0 3.1 Phosphate* (mmol) 3.2 8.1 11.3 3.2 0.0 3.2 Trace elements & 5mL TE4 + 1⁄2 5mL TE4 + 1⁄2 5mL TE4 + 5mL TE4 + vitamins vial V1 vial V1 1⁄2 vial V1 1⁄2 vial V1 Water for Injection 450 mL 450 mL
Compatibility with TE1, V1 and V2
Table 3: Compatibility of 3-in-1 (Activated 3CB) with and without dilution with water Per 500 mL (3 in 1 admixture with lipids) Admixture without dilution Admixture with dilution Additives Included Maximum Maximum Included Maximum Maximum level further total level level further total level addition addition Sodium (mmol) 12.0 4.0 16.0 12.0 0.0 12.0 Potassium (mmol) 11.4 6.2 17.6 11.4 0.0 11.4 Magnesium (mmol) 1.6 0 1.6 1.6 0.0 1.6 Calcium (mmol) 3.1 2.1 5.2 3.1 0.0 3.1 Phosphate* (mmol) 4.4 2.0 6.4 4.4 0.0 4.4 Trace elements & 5 mL TE1 + 5 mL TE1 + 5 mL TE1 + 5 mL TE1 + vitamins 1⁄2 vial V1 + 1⁄2 vial V1 + 1⁄2 vial V1 + 1⁄2 vial V1 + 5 mL V2 5 mL V2 5 mL V2 5 mL V2 Water for Injection 350 mL 350 mL
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Compatibility with TE2, V1 and V2
Table 5: Compatibility of 3-in-1 (Activated 3CB) with and without dilution with water Per 500 mL (3 in 1 admixture with lipids) Admixture without dilution Admixture with dilution Additives Included Maximum Maximum Included Maximum Maximum level further total level level further total level addition addition Sodium (mmol) 12.0 4.0 16.0 12.0 0.0 12.0 Potassium (mmol) 11.4 6.2 17.6 11.4 0.0 11.4 Magnesium (mmol) 1.6 0 1.6 1.6 0.0 1.6 Calcium (mmol) 3.1 2.1 5.2 3.1 0.0 3.1 Phosphate* (mmol) 4.4 2.0 6.4 4.4 0.0 4.4 Trace elements & 5 mL TE2 + 5 mL TE2 + 5 mL TE2 + 5 mL TE2 + vitamins 1⁄2 vial V1 + 1⁄2 vial V1 + 1⁄2 vial V1 + 1⁄2 vial V1 + 5 mL V2 5 mL V2 5 mL V2 5 mL V2 Water for Injection 350 mL 350 mL
TE1
TE2
TE4
Iron
–
8.9μmol or 0.5mg
–
Zinc
38.2μmol or 2.5mg
15.3μmol or 1mg
15.3μmol or 1mg
Selenium
0.253μmol or 0.02mg
0.6μmol or 0.05mg
0.253μmol or 0.02mg
Copper
3.15μmol or 0.2mg
4.7μmol or 0.3mg
3.15μmol or 0.2mg
Iodine
0.0788μmol or 0.01mg
0.4μmol or 0.05mg
0.079μmol or 0.01mg
Fluorine
30μmol or 0.57mg
26.3μmol or 0.5mg
–
Molybdenum
–
0.5μmol or 0.05mg
–
Manganese
0.182μmol or 0.01mg
1.8μmol or 0.1mg
0.091μmol or 0.005mg
Cobalt
–
2.5μmol or 0.15mg
–
Chromium
–
0.4μmol or 0.02mg
–
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Table 8: Composition of the commercial vitamin preparations used: Composition per vial
V1
V2
Vitamin B1
2.5 mg
–
Vitamin B2
3.6 mg
–
40 mg
–
Vitamin B6
4.0 mg
–
Pantothenic acid
15.0 mg
–
Biotin
60 μg
–
Folic acid
400 μg
–
Vitamin B12
5.0 μg
–
Vitamin C
100 mg
–
Vitamin A
–
2300 IU
Vitamin D
–
400 IU
Vitamin E
–
7 IU
Vitamin K
–
200 μg
To perform an addition:
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What Numeta G16%E contains The active substances are: Composition Active Substance
Activated 2CB (376 mL)
Activated 3CB (500 mL)
Alanine
1.03 g
1.03 g
Arginine
1.08 g
1.08 g
Aspartic acid
0.77 g
0.77 g
Cysteine
0.24 g
0.24 g
Glutamic acid
1.29 g
1.29 g
Glycine
0.51 g
0.51 g
Histidine
0.49 g
0.49 g
Isoleucine
0.86 g
0.86 g
Leucine
1.29 g
1.29 g
Lysine monohydrate (equivalent to Lysine)
1.59 g (1.42 g)
1.59 g (1.42 g)
Methionine
0.31 g
0.31 g
Ornithine hydrochloride (equivalent to Ornithine)
0.41 g (0.32 g)
0.41 g (0.32 g)
Phenylalanine
0.54 g
0.54 g
Proline
0.39 g
0.39 g
Serine
0.51 g
0.51 g
Taurine
0.08 g
0.08 g
Threonine
0.48 g
0.48 g
Tryptophan
0.26 g
0.26 g
Tyrosine
0.10 g
0.10 g
Valine
0.98 g
0.98 g
Sodium chloride
0.30 g
0.30 g
Potassium acetate
1.12 g
1.12 g
Calcium chloride dihydrate
0.46 g
0.46 g
Magnesium acetate tetrahydrate
0.33 g
0.33 g
Sodium glycerophosphate hydrated
0.98 g
0.98 g
85.25 g (77.50 g)
85.25 g (77.50 g)
–
15.5 g
Amino Acid Chamber
Glucose Chamber Glucose monohydrate (equivalent to glucose anhydrous) Lipid Chamber Refined olive oil (approximately 80%) + Refined soya bean oil (approximately 20%)
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The reconstituted solution/emulsion provides the following: Composition Activated 2CB
Activated 3CB
Per volume unit (mL)
376
100
500
100
Nitrogen (g)
2.0
0.52
2.0
0.39
Amino acids (g)
13.0
3.5
13.0
2.6
Glucose (g)
77.5
20.6
77.5
15.5
Lipids (g)
0
0
15.5
3.1
362
96
517
103
Energy Total calories (kcal) Non-protein calories (kcal)
310
82
465
93
Glucose calories (kcal)
310
82
310
62
Lipid calories (kcal)a
0
0
155
31
Non-prot calories / nitrogen (kcal/g N)
158
158
237
237
Lipid calories (%non-protein calories)
NA
N/A
33
33
Lipid calories (% total calories)
NA
N/A
30
30
Electrolytes Sodium (mmol)
11.6
3.1
12.0
2.4
Potassium (mmol)
11.4
3.0
11.4
2.3
Magnesium (mmol)
1.6
0.41
1.6
0.31
Calcium (mmol)
3.1
0.82
3.1
0.62
Phosphateb (mmol)
3.2
0.85
4.4
0.87
Acetate (mmol)
14.5
3.9
14.5
2.9
Malate (mmol)
4.3
1.1
4.3
0.86
Chloride (mmol)
13.8
3.7
13.8
2.8
pH (approx.)
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
Osmolarity approx. (mOsm/L)
1585
1585
1230
1230
a Includes calories from egg phospholipids for injection
b Includes phosphate from egg phospholipids for injection component of the lipid emulsion
The other ingredients are: L-Malic acid a Hydrochloric acid a Egg phospholipids for injection Glycerol Sodium oleate Sodium hydroxide a Water for injections a for pH adjustment
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Numeta G16%E emulsion for infusion comes as infusion containing 16%. Always follow the dose your doctor or pharmacist has given you, and read the leaflet that comes with the medicine.
The active substance in Numeta G16%E emulsion for infusion is alanine, arginine, aspartic acid, calcium chloride dihydrate, cysteine, glucose monohydrate, glutamic acid, glycine, histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine monohydrate, magnesium acetate tetrahydrate, methionine, olive oil, refined, ornithine, phenylalanine, potassium acetate, proline, serine, sodium chloride, sodium glycerophosphate, soya bean oil, refined, taurine, threonine, tryptophan, tyrosine, valine.
This leaflet reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for Numeta G16%E emulsion for infusion, as published on the electronic medicines compendium (emc). The version printed inside your medicine’s packaging is the one that applies to you.
Whether a medicine is available over the counter or on prescription only depends on its licence. Check the leaflet, or ask your pharmacist — they can tell you straight away.
The text above reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for this medicine, restructured for easier reading.
Numeta G16%E is indicated for parenteral nutrition in term newborn infants and children up to 2 years when oral or enteral nutrition is not possible, insufficient or contraindicated.
Posology
The dosage depends on energy expenditure, the patient's weight, age, clinical status, and on the ability to metabolize the constituents of Numeta, as well as on additional energy or proteins given orally/enterally. Total electrolyte and macronutrient composition is dependent on the number of activated chambers (See section 2).
The maximum daily dose should not be exceeded. Due to the static composition of the multi-chamber bag, the ability to simultaneously meet all nutrient needs of the patient may not be possible. Clinical situations may exist where patients require amounts of nutrients varying from the composition of the static bag.
The maximal recommended hourly rate of infusion and volume per day depend on the constituent. The first of these limits to be reached sets the maximum daily dose. The guidelines for maximal recommended hourly rate of infusion and volume per day are:
Activated 2CB
(376 mL)
Activated 3CB
(500 mL)
Maximal rate of infusion in mL/kg/h
5.8
5.5
Corresponding to:
Amino acid in g/kg/h
0.20a
0.14
Glucose in g/kg/h
1.2
0.85
Lipids in g/kg/h
0
0.17a
Maximal amount in mL/kg/day
72.3
96.2
Corresponding to:
Amino acid in g/kg/d
2.5a
2.5a
Glucose in g/kg/d
14.9
14.9
Lipids in g/kg/d
0
3.0
a Limiting parameter according to ESPEN-ESPGHAN guidelines
Method of administration
For instructions for preparation, and handling of the solution/emulsion for infusion, see section 6.6.
When used in neonates and children below 2 years, the solution (in bags and administration sets) should be protected from light exposure until administration is completed (see sections 4.4, 6.3 and 6.6).
Use of a 1.2 micron filter is recommended for administration of Numeta G16%E.
Due to its high osmolarity, undiluted Numeta G16%E can only be administered through a central vein. However, sufficient dilution of Numeta G16%E with water for injection lowers the osmolarity and allows peripheral infusion.
The table below indicates the minimum volume of water for injection to be added to the activated bag in order to achieve the target osmolarity for peripheral administration. It should be noted that any other addition made to the activated bag will modify the final osmolarity.
Target Osmolarity (mOsm/L)
Minimum addition of water for injection to achieve target osmolarity (mL)
Numeta G16%E after 2-in-1 activation
< 900
330
< 850
380
< 800
430
Numeta G16%E after 3-in-1 activation
< 900
220
< 850
260
< 800
320
The flow rate should be increased gradually during the first hour. Upon discontinuation of Numeta G16%E, the flow rate should be decreased gradually during the last hour. The administration flow rate must be adjusted taking into account the dose being administered, the daily volume intake, and the duration of the infusion, see section 4.9.
The same bag should not be activated, hung, and infused longer than 24 hours. Cyclic infusions should be managed according to the patient's metabolic tolerance.
Treatment with parenteral nutrition may be continued for as long as is required by the patient's clinical conditions.
This product contains electrolytes and may be further supplemented using commercial electrolyte preparations according to the physician's judgment and the clinical needs of the patient, see section 6.6.
Vitamins and trace elements can be added according to the physician's judgment and the clinical needs of the patient, see section 6.6.
The general contraindications for administering Numeta as an activated 2 chamber bag for intravenous infusion are as follows:
• Hypersensitivity to egg, soy or peanut proteins, or to any of the active substances, excipients listed in section 6.1, or components of the container
• Congenital abnormality of the amino acid metabolism
• Pathologically elevated plasma concentrations of sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium and/or phosphorus
• As for other calcium-containing infusion solutions, concomitant treatment with ceftriaxone in newborn infants (≤28 days of age), even if separate infusion lines are used (risk of fatal ceftriaxone calcium salt precipitation in the neonate´s bloodstream). See sections 4.4, 4.5 and 6.2.
• Severe hyperglycaemia
The addition of lipids (administering Numeta G16%E as an activated 3 chamber bag for intravenous emulsion) is contraindicated in the following additional clinical situations:
• Severe hyperlipidaemia, or severe disorders of lipid metabolism characterized by hypertriglyceridemia
The infusion must be stopped immediately if any signs or symptoms of an allergic reaction (such as fever, sweating, shivering, headache, skin rashes, or dyspnea) develop.
Numeta G16%E contains glucose produced from cornstarch. Therefore, Numeta G16%E should be used with caution in patients with known allergy to corn or corn products.
Cases of fatal reactions with calcium-4ceftriaxone precipitates in lungs and kidneys in full-term newborns aged less than 1 month have been described.
In patients of any age ceftriaxone must not be mixed or administered simultaneously with intravenous calcium-containing solutions, including Numeta), even via different infusion lines or at different infusion sites because of the risk of precipitation of ceftriaxone-calcium salt.
However, in patients older than 28 days of age ceftriaxone and calcium-containing solutions may be administered sequentially one after another if infusion lines at different sites are used or if the infusion lines are replaced or thoroughly flushed between infusions with physiological salt-solution to avoid precipitation.
Pulmonary vascular precipitates causing pulmonary vascular embolism and respiratory distress have been reported in patients receiving parenteral nutrition. In some cases, fatal outcomes have occurred. Excessive addition of calcium and phosphate increases the risk of the formation of calcium phosphate precipitates (see section 6.2). Suspected precipitate formation in the blood stream have also been reported.
In addition to inspection of the solution, the infusion set and catheter should also periodically be checked for precipitates.
If signs of respiratory distress occur, the infusion should be stopped and medical evaluation initiated.
No additions to the bag should be made without first checking the compatibility, as formation of precipitates or destabilization of the lipid emulsion could result in vascular occlusion, see sections 6.2 and 6.6.
Infection and sepsis may occur as a result of the use of intravenous catheters to administer parenteral formulations, or poor maintenance of catheters. Immunosuppressive effects of illness, or drugs, may promote infection and sepsis. Careful symptomatic and laboratory monitoring for fever/chills, leukocytosis, technical complications with the access device, and hyperglycaemia can help recognize early infections. Patients who require parenteral nutrition are often predisposed to infectious complications due to malnutrition and/or their underlying disease state. The occurrence of septic complications can be decreased with heightened emphasis on aseptic technique in catheter placement, maintenance, as well as aseptic technique in nutritional formula preparation.
Fat overload syndrome has been reported with other parenteral nutrition products. A reduced or limited ability to metabolize the lipids contained in Numeta, or an overdose, may result in a “fat overload syndrome” (see section 4.8 and 4.9).
Refeeding severely undernourished patients may result in the refeeding syndrome that is characterized by the shift of potassium, phosphorus, and magnesium intracellularly as the patient becomes anabolic. Thiamine deficiency and fluid retention may also develop. Careful and slow initiation of parenteral nutrition is recommended, with close monitoring of fluids, electrolytes, trace elements and vitamins.
Numeta G16%E must only be administered through a central vein, except if appropriate dilution is performed (see section 4.2). When making additions to the formulation, the final osmolarity of the mixture must be calculated before administration via peripheral vein to avoid vein irritation or tissue damage in the case of extravasation of the solution. Peripheral administration of Numeta has resulted in extravasation leading to soft tissue injury and skin necrosis.
Do not connect bags in series in order to avoid air embolism due to possible residual gas contained in the primary bag.
Lipids, vitamins, additional electrolytes and trace elements should be administered as required.
PRECAUTIONS
Do not add other medicinal products or substances to one of the three chambers of the bag or to the reconstituted solution/emulsion without first confirming their compatibility and the stability of the resulting preparation (in particular, stability of the lipid emulsion) (see sections 6.2 and 6.6).
Light exposure of solutions for intravenous parenteral nutrition, especially after admixture with trace elements and/or vitamins, may have adverse effects on clinical outcome in neonates, due to generation of peroxides and other degradation products. When used in neonates and children below 2 years, Numeta G16%E should be protected from light until administration is completed (see sections 4.2, 6.3 and 6.6).
Routinely monitor water and electrolyte balance, serum osmolarity, serum triglycerides, acid/base balance, blood glucose, liver and kidney function, blood count including platelets, and coagulation parameters throughout treatment.
In case of unstable conditions (for example, following severe post-traumatic conditions, uncompensated diabetes mellitus, acute phase of circulatory shock, acute myocardial infarction, severe metabolic acidosis, severe sepsis and hyperosmolar coma) delivery of Numeta G16%E should be monitored and adjusted to meet the clinical needs of the patient.
Cardiovascular
Use with caution in patients with pulmonary edema or heart failure. Fluid status should be closely monitored.
Renal
Use with caution in patients with renal insufficiency. Fluid and electrolyte status including magnesium (see Hypermagnesaemia) should be closely monitored in these patients.
Severe water and electrolyte equilibration disorders, severe fluid overload states, and severe metabolic disorders should be corrected before starting the infusion (see section 4.3).
Hepatic/Gastrointestinal
Use with caution in patients with severe liver insufficiency, including cholestasis, or elevated liver enzymes. Liver function parameters should be closely monitored.
Endocrine and Metabolism
Metabolic complications may occur if the nutrient intake is not adapted to the patient's requirements, or the metabolic capacity of any given dietary component is not accurately assessed. Adverse metabolic effects may arise from administration of inadequate or excessive nutrients or from inappropriate composition of an admixture for a particular patient's needs.
Serum triglyceride concentrations and the ability of the body to metabolize lipids must be checked regularly. If a lipid metabolism abnormality is suspected, monitoring of serum triglycerides is recommended as clinically necessary.
In the event of hyperglycemia, the infusion rate of Numeta G16%E must be adjusted and/or insulin administered, see section 4.9.
Hematologic
Use with caution in patients with severe blood coagulation disorders. Blood count and coagulation parameters should be closely monitored.
Hypermagnesaemia
Numeta G16%E provides 0.3 mmol/kg/d of magnesium when administered at maximum dose (see section 4.2). There is a possibility that this may lead to hypermagnesaemia. The signs of hypermagnesaemia include generalised weakness, hypo-reflexia, nausea, vomiting, hypocalcaemia, respiratory failure, hypotension and arrhythmias. As signs of hypermagnesaemia may not be detected, monitoring of magnesium levels is advised at baseline and at appropriate intervals thereafter, in accordance with routine clinical practice and the needs of the individual patient. This is especially important in those patients at increased risk of developing hypermagnesaemia including patients with impaired renal function, patients receiving other medicinal products which place them at risk of developing hypermagnesaemia or patients receiving magnesium from other sources, including neonates whose mother's recently received magnesium in the antepartum period.
If serum magnesium levels are elevated (above reference range normal values) the infusion of Numeta G16%E should be stopped or infusion rate reduced as deemed clinically appropriate and safe.
No pharmacodynamic interaction studies have been performed with Numeta G16%E.
Numeta G16%E must not be administered simultaneously with blood through the same infusion tubing because of the risk of pseudoagglutination.
As for other calcium-containing infusion solutions concomitant treatment with ceftriaxone and Numeta G16%E is contraindicated in term newborn infants (≤28 days of age), even if separate infusion lines are used (risk of fatal ceftriaxone-calcium salt precipitation in the neonate's bloodstream).
In patients of any age (including adults), ceftriaxone must not be mixed or administered simultaneously with any intravenous calcium-containing solutions, including Numeta G16%E, even via different infusion lines or at different infusion sites because of the risk of precipitation of ceftriaxone-calcium salt (see section 4.4).
However, in patients older than 28 days of age ceftriaxone and calcium-containing solutions may be administered sequentially one after another if infusion lines at different sites are used or if the infusion lines are replaced or thoroughly flushed between infusions with physiological salt-solution to avoid precipitation.
Olive and soybean oil have a natural content of vitamin K1 that may counteract the anticoagulant activity of coumarin (or coumarin derivatives including warfarin).
Due to the potassium content of Numeta G16%E special care should be taken in patients simultaneously treated with potassium sparing diuretics (amiloride, spironolactone, triamterene) or with ACE inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor antagonists, or the immunosuppressants tacrolimus and cyclosporine in view of the risk of hyperkalemia.
The lipids contained in this emulsion may interfere with the results of certain laboratory tests (for example, bilirubin, lactate dehydrogenase, oxygen saturation, blood hemoglobin) if the blood sample is taken before the lipids are eliminated. Lipids are generally eliminated after a period of 5 to 6 hours when no additional lipids are administered.
Please also refer to section 6.2 “Incompatibilities”.
Not relevant
Not relevant
4.8.1 Adverse Reactions from Clinical Trials and Post-marketing experience
The safety and administration of Numeta was assessed in a single phase III study. One hundred and fifty nine (159) paediatric patients were included in the study and received Numeta.
The pooled data from clinical trials and the postmarketing experience indicate the following adverse drug reactions (ADRs) related to Numeta:
Clinical Trial and Post-marketing Experience Adverse Reactions
System Organ Class (SOC)
Preferred MedDRA Term
Frequency b
METABOLISM AND NUTRITION DISORDERS
Hypophosphataemiaa
Hyperglycaemiaa
Hypercalcaemiaa
Hypertriglyceridaemiaa
Hyperlipidaemia
Hyponatraemiaa
Common
Common
Common
Common
Uncommon
Common
HEPATOBILIARY DISORDERS
Cholestasis
Uncommon
SKIN AND SUBCUTANEOUS TISSUE DISORDERS
Skin necrosis c
Not known
Soft tissue injury c
Not known
GENERAL DISORDERS AND ADMINISTRATION SITE CONDITION
Extravasation c
Not known
a Blood samples drawn during the infusion (without fasting conditions).
b Frequency is based upon the following categories: Very Common (≥1/10); Common (≥1/100 - <1/10), Uncommon (≥1/1,000 - <1/100), Rare (≥1/10,000 - <1/1,000), Very Rare (<1/10,000), Not known (cannot be estimated based on available data).
c These adverse reactions have been reported only for Numeta G13%E Preterm and G16%E when peripherally administered with insufficient dilution (see Section 4.4)
4.8.2 Other (Class) Reactions
The following adverse reactions have been reported with other parenteral nutrition admixtures:
• Fat overload syndrome: may be caused by inappropriate administration (e.g. overdose and/or infusion rate higher than recommended, see section 4.9); however the signs and symptoms of this syndrome may also occur when the product is administered according to instructions. The reduced or limited ability to metabolize the lipids contained in Numeta G16%E accompanied by prolonged plasma clearance may result in a “fat overload syndrome”. This syndrome is associated with a sudden deterioration in the patient's clinical condition and is characterized by findings such as hyperlipidemia, fever, liver fatty infiltration (hepatomegaly), deteriorating liver function, anemia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, coagulation disorders, acute respiratory distress, metabolic acidosis, and central nervous system manifestations (e.g. coma). The syndrome is usually reversible when the infusion of the lipid emulsion is stopped.
• Pulmonary vascular precipitates (pulmonary vascular embolism and respiratory distress) (see section 4.4).
Reporting of suspected adverse reactions: Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions via the Yellow Card Scheme: website: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard
In the event of inappropriate administration (overdose, and/or infusion rate higher than recommended), nausea, vomiting, shivering, electrolyte disturbances and signs of hypervolemia or acidosis may occur and result in fatal consequences. In such situations, the infusion must be stopped immediately. If medically appropriate, further intervention may be indicated.
Hyperglycaemia, glucosuria, and hyperosmolar syndrome may develop if the glucose infusion rate exceeds clearance.
An overdose or reduced or limited ability to metabolize lipids may result in fat overload syndrome, the results of which are usually reversible after infusion of the lipid emulsion is stopped, see section 4.8. In neonates and infants, the fat overload syndrome has been associated with metabolic acidosis and respiratory distress.
There is no specific antidote for overdose. Emergency procedures should be general supportive measures, with particular attention to respiratory and cardiovascular systems. In some serious cases, hemodialysis, hemofiltration, or hemodiafiltration may be necessary. Severe cases of fat overload syndrome treated with exchange transfusions have been reported in the literature.
Close biochemical monitoring is essential and specific abnormalities should be treated appropriately.
Medicines sold in Romania with the same active substance: Cunoscut în România ca
⚠ Not the same combination. This medicine contains Alanine, Arginine, Aspartic acid, Calcium chloride dihydrate, Cysteine, Glucose monohydrate, Glutamic acid, Glycine, Histidine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Lysine monohydrate, Magnesium acetate tetrahydrate, Methionine, Olive oil, refined, Ornithine, Phenylalanine, Potassium acetate, Proline, Serine, Sodium chloride, Sodium glycerophosphate, Soya bean oil, refined, Taurine, Threonine, Tryptophan, Tyrosine, Valine. The products below do not contain exactly the same set of active substances — they are not direct substitutes.
Some of these do not contain exactly the same active substances — check each one. The strength, the form and whether you need a prescription can differ. Always ask a pharmacist before you switch. Romanian medicines in the UK →
Medicines sold in Poland with the same active substance: W Polsce znany jako
⚠ Not the same combination. This medicine contains Alanine, Arginine, Aspartic acid, Calcium chloride dihydrate, Cysteine, Glucose monohydrate, Glutamic acid, Glycine, Histidine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Lysine monohydrate, Magnesium acetate tetrahydrate, Methionine, Olive oil, refined, Ornithine, Phenylalanine, Potassium acetate, Proline, Serine, Sodium chloride, Sodium glycerophosphate, Soya bean oil, refined, Taurine, Threonine, Tryptophan, Tyrosine, Valine. The products below do not contain exactly the same set of active substances — they are not direct substitutes.
Some of these do not contain exactly the same active substances — check each one. The strength, the form and whether you need a prescription can differ. Always ask a pharmacist before you switch. Polish medicines in the UK →
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