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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, Glucose, Glutamic acid, Glycine, Histidine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Lysine, Magnesium chloride hexahydrate, Methionine, Olive oil, refined, Phenylalanine, Potassium chloride, Proline, Serine, Sodium acetate trihydrate, Sodium glycerophosphate, Soya bean oil, refined, Threonine, Tryptophan, Tyrosine, Valine may still be available. Do not stop your treatment — ask your pharmacist or GP what to use instead.
for What you need to know before TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes, emulsion for infusion is administered How TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes, emulsion for infusion will be used Possible side effects How TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes, emulsion for infusion is stored Contents of the pack and other information
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What TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes, emulsion for infusion is and what it is used for
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TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes is an emulsion for infusion. It is presented in a bag with 3 chambers. One chamber contains a glucose solution with calcium, the second one contains a lipid emulsion and the third one contains an amino acid solution with other electrolytes. TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes, emulsion for infusion is used to provide nutrition to adults and children greater than 2 years of age by a tube into a vein when normal feeding by mouth is not suitable. TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes, emulsion for infusion must only be used under medical supervision.
What you need to know before TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes, emulsion for infusion is administered
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TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes, emulsion for infusion must not be used: • • • • •
In premature neonates, infants, and children less than 2 years old. If you are allergic to egg, soya-bean, peanut proteins, or corn/corn products (see also section "Warnings and precautions" below), or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6). If your body has problems using certain amino acids. If you have an especially high level of fats in your blood. BE-30-04-247 If you have hyperglycaemia (too much sugar in your blood). 1
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If you have an abnormally high amount of any of the electrolytes (sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium, and/or phosphorus) in your blood. In all cases, your doctor will base his/her decision on whether you should receive this medicine on factors such as your age, weight, and medical condition, together with the results of any test performed.
Warnings and precautions Talk to your doctor or nurse before TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes, emulsion for infusion is administered to you. If you are given total parenteral nutrition (TPN) solutions too fast this may result in injury or death. The infusion must be stopped immediately if any abnormal signs or symptoms of an allergic reaction (such as sweating, fever, chills, headache, skin rashes, or difficulty breathing) develop. This medicinal product contains soya-bean oil and egg phospholipids. Soya-bean and egg proteins may cause hypersensitivity reactions. Cross-allergic reactions between soya-bean and peanut proteins have been observed. TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes, emulsion for infusion contains glucose derived from corn, which may cause hypersensitivity reactions if you have allergy to corn or corn products (see section "TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes, emulsion for infusion must not be used" above). Difficulty breathing could also be a sign that small particles have formed, blocking blood vessels in the lungs (pulmonary vascular precipitates). If you experience any difficulty breathing, tell your doctor or nurse. They will decide a course of action to be taken. The antibiotic named ceftriaxone must not be mixed or given simultaneously with any calcium containing solutions (including TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes, emulsion for infusion) given to you by a drip into your vein. These drugs must not be given to you together even via different infusion lines or different infusion sites. However, you may be given TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes, emulsion for infusion 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 particles of ceftriaxone-calcium salt). Certain medications and illnesses can increase the risk of developing infection or sepsis (bacteria in the blood). There is a particular risk of infection or sepsis when a tube (intravenous catheter) is placed in your vein. Your doctor will carefully watch you for any signs of infection. Patients who require parenteral nutrition (giving nutrition through a tube in your vein) may be more likely to develop infections from their medical conditions. Using aseptic ("germ-free") techniques when placing and caring for the catheter and when making the nutritional formula (TPN) can reduce the risk of infection. If you are severely malnourished such that you need to receive feedings by vein, your doctor should start the treatment slowly. Also, your doctor should monitor you closely to prevent sudden changes in your fluid, vitamin, electrolyte and mineral levels. The balance of water and salt in your body and metabolic disorders will be corrected before starting the infusion. Your doctor will monitor your condition while you receive this medicine and may change the dosage or give you additional nutrients, such as vitamins, electrolytes, and trace elements, if he/she feels they are appropriate. Liver disorders including problems with the elimination of bile (cholestasis), fat storage (hepatic steatosis), fibrosis, possibly leading to hepatic failure, as well as cholecystitis and choleithiasis have been reported in patients who take intravenous nutrition therapy. The cause of these disorders is thought to be due to multiple factors and may differ between patients. If you suffer from symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, yellowing of the skin or eyes, consult your doctor in order to allow the identification of possible causative and contributory factors, and possible therapeutic and preventive measures. BE-30-04-247
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Your doctor should be aware of: a severe kidney problem. You also must inform your doctor if you are on dialysis • (artificial kidney) or if you have another form of blood cleaning treatment a severe liver problem • a blood clotting problem • adrenal glands that are not working properly (adrenal insufficiency). The adrenal • glands are triangle-shaped glands located on top of your kidneys
Children and adolescents If your child is under 18 years old, special care will be taken to give him/her the correct dosage. Increased precautions will also be taken because of the greater sensitivity of children to the risk of infection. Vitamin and trace element supplementation is always required. Paediatric formulations must be used.
Other medicines and TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes, emulsion for infusion Tell your doctor if you are taking or using, have recently taken or used or might take or use any other medicines. Simultaneous absorption of other medicinal products is not a contraindication, generally. If you take other medicinal products, with or without medical prescription, you should inform your doctor in advance to check compatibility. Please tell your doctor if you are taking or receiving any of the following: Insulin Heparin TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes, emulsion for infusion must not be administered simultaneously with blood through the same infusion tubing. TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes, emulsion for infusion contains calcium. It should not be given together or through the same tube with the antibiotic ceftriaxone because particles may form. If the same device is used to give you successively these medicines, it should be thoroughly rinsed. Due to the risk of precipitation, TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes, emulsion for infusion should not be administered through the same infusion line or admixed together with the antibiotic ampicillin or the antiepileptic fosphenytoin. BE-30-04-247 3
The olive and soya-bean oils present in TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes, emulsion for infusion contain vitamin K. This does not normally affect blood thinning medicines (anticoagulants) like coumarin. However, if you take anticoagulant medicines you should tell your doctor. The lipids contained in this emulsion may interfere with the results of certain laboratory tests if the blood sample is taken before the lipids have been eliminated from your bloodstream (these are generally eliminated after a period of 5 to 6 hours without receiving lipids). TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes, emulsion for infusion contains potassium. Special care should be taken in patients taking diuretics, ACE inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor antagonists (drugs for high blood pressure), or immunosuppressants. These types of drugs may increase potassium levels in your blood.
Pregnancy, breast-feeding and fertility If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before you are given this medicine. There are no adequate experiences from the use of TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes, emulsion for infusion in pregnant or breast-feeding women. TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes, emulsion for infusion may be considered during pregnancy and breastfeeding, if necessary. TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes, emulsion for infusion should only be given to pregnant or breast-feeding women after careful consideration.
Fertility No adequate data are available.
Driving and using machines Not relevant. 3.
How TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes, emulsion for infusion will be used
Dosage TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes, emulsion for infusion should only be given in adults and children greater than 2 years of age. It is an emulsion for infusion, to be administered via a tube (catheter) into a vein in your chest. TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes, emulsion for infusion should be at room temperature before use. TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes, emulsion for infusion is for single use only. The infusion of 1 bag usually lasts between 12 and 24 hours.
Dosage – Adults Your doctor will specify a flow rate corresponding to your needs and clinical condition. The prescription may be continued for as long as it is needed, depending upon your clinical condition.
Dosage – Children greater than two years of age and adolescents The doctor will decide the dose and for how long the medication will be given. This will depend on age, weight, height, medical condition and the ability of the body to break down and use the ingredients in TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes, emulsion for infusion. BE-30-04-247
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If you have been administered more TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes, emulsion for infusion than you should If the dose given is too high or the infusion is too fast, the amino acid content may make your blood too acidic, and signs of hypervolaemia (increase of circulating blood volume) may occur. The glucose levels in your blood and urine may increase, hyperosmolar syndrome (excessive blood viscosity) may develop, and the lipid content may increase the level of triglycerides in your blood. Receiving an excessively fast infusion or a volume of TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes, emulsion for infusion that is too large may cause nausea, vomiting, chills, headache, hot flush, excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) and electrolyte disturbances. In such situations, the infusion must be stopped immediately. In some severe cases, your doctor may have to give you temporary renal dialysis to help your kidneys eliminate the excess product. To prevent these events occurring, your doctor will regularly monitor your condition and test your blood parameters. If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor. 4.
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. If you notice any changes in the way you feel during or after the treatment, tell your doctor or nurse right away. The tests your doctor will perform while you are taking the medicine should minimise the risk of side effects. If any abnormal signs or symptoms of an allergic reaction develop, such as sweating, fever, chills, headache, skin rashes, or breathing difficulties, the infusion should be stopped immediately. The following side effects have been reported with TRIOMEL: Frequency – Common: may affect up to 1 in 10 people fast heart rate (tachycardia) •
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low platelet count which can increase the risk of bruising and/or bleeding (thrombocytopenia) coagulation disorders which effect the ability of the blood to clot high levels of fats in the blood (hyperlipidaemia) liver fatty infiltration (hepatomegaly) worsening liver function central nervous system manifestations (e.g. Coma).
Frequency – Not known: frequency cannot be estimated from the available data • allergic reactions abnormal blood test results for liver function • problems with the elimination of bile (cholestasis) • increase in the size of the liver (hepatomegaly) • parenteral nutrition associated liver disease (see "Warning and Precautions" in • section 2) • icterus (jaundice) decrease in the number of platelets (thrombocytopenia) • increased nitrogen levels in the blood (azotaemia) • elevated liver enzymes • • formation of small particles which may lead to blockage of blood vessels in the lungs (pulmonary vascular precipitates) resulting in pulmonary vascular embolism and difficulty breathing (respiratory distress).
Reporting of side effects If you get any side effect, talk to your doctor or nurse. This includes any possible side effect not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly (see details below). By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine. Malta ADR Reporting Website: www.medicinesauthority.gov.mt/adrportal Republic of Ireland: HPRA Pharmacovigilance, Earlsfort Terrace, IRE – Dublin 2. Tel: +353 1 6764971, Fax: +353 1 6762517, Website: www.hpra.ie; E-mail: [email protected] United Kingdom: Via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard 5.
How TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes, emulsion for infusion is stored
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. Do not use this medicine after the expiry date that is stated on the container 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 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.
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What TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes, emulsion for infusion contains The active substances for each bag of the reconstituted emulsion are 14.2% (corresponding to 14.2 g/100 mL) L-amino acid solution (alanine, arginine, glycine, histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine (as lysine acetate), methionine, phenylalanine, proline, serine, threonine, tryptophan, tyrosine, valine, aspartic acid, glutamic acid) with electrolytes (sodium, potassium, magnesium, phosphate, acetate, chloride), 17.5% (corresponding to 17.5 g/100 mL) lipid emulsion (refined olive oil and refined soya-bean oil), and 27.5% (corresponding to 27.5 g/100 mL) glucose solution (as glucose monohydrate) with calcium. The other ingredients are: Lipid emulsion compartment
Amino acid solution compartment
Glucose solution compartment
Purified egg phospholipids, glycerol, sodium oleate, sodium hydroxide (for pH adjustment), water for injection
Glacial acetic acid (for pH adjustment), water for injection
Hydrochloric acid (for pH adjustment), water for injection
What TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes, emulsion for infusion looks like and contents of the pack TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes, emulsion for infusion is an emulsion for infusion packaged in a 3-compartment bag. One compartment contains a lipid emulsion, another compartment an amino acid solution with electrolytes and the third compartment a glucose solution with calcium. These compartments are separated by nonpermanent seals. Before administration, the content of the compartments need to be mixed by rolling the bag onto itself, starting at the top of the bag until the peal seal is open.
Appearance prior to reconstitution: –
The amino acid and glucose solutions are clear, colourless, or slightly yellow. The lipid emulsion is homogenous with a milky appearance.
Appearance after reconstitution: homogeneous milk-like emulsion. The 3-compartment bag is a multilayer plastic bag. The inner (contact) layer of the bag material is designed to be compatible with the constituents and authorised additives. To prevent contact with oxygen contained in the air, the bag is packaged in an oxygen barrier overpouch with an oxygen absorber sachet.
Pack sizes 650 mL bag: 1 carton with 10 bags; 1 carton with 5 bags 1,000 mL bag: 1 carton with 6 bags; 1 carton with 5 bags 1,500 mL bag: 1 carton with 4 bags; 1 carton with 5 bags 2,000 mL bag: 1 carton with 4 bags; 1 carton with 5 bags 1 bag of 650mL, 1,000 mL, 1,500 mL and 2,000 mL Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
Marketing Authorisation Holder United Kingdom: Baxter Healthcare Limited
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Caxton Way, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 3SE United Kingdom Republic of Ireland and Malta: 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: Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, France, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxemburg, The Netherlands, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia, Spain: OLIMEL N12E
In some countries it is registered under a different trade name, as described below: Austria: ZentroOLIMEL 7,6% mit Elekrolyten Germany: Olimel 7,6 % E Denmark, Iceland, Sweden, Norway, Finland: Olimel N12E The United Kingdom, Ireland, Malta: Triomel 12g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes This leaflet was last revised in 02/2025.
For information about TRIOMEL or to request this leaflet in formats such as audio or large print please contact the Marketing Authorisation Holder: Tel: +44 (0)1635 206345 Baxter and Triomel are trademarks of Baxter international Inc.
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The following information is intended for medical or healthcare professionals only: TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes, emulsion for infusion A.
QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes, emulsion for infusion is presented in the form of a 3-compartment bag. Each bag contains a glucose solution with calcium, a lipid emulsion and an amino acid solution with other electrolytes. 650 mL
Contents per bag 1,000 mL 1,500 mL
27.5% Glucose solution (corresponding to 27.5 g/100 mL)
173 mL
267 mL
400 mL
533 mL
14.2% Amino acid solution (corresponding to 14.2 g/100 mL)
347 mL
533 mL
800 mL
1067 mL
17.5% Lipid emulsion (corresponding to 17.5 g/100 mL)
130 mL
200 mL
300 mL
400 mL
2,000 mL
Composition of the reconstituted emulsion after mixing the contents of the 3 compartments: Active substances 650 mL 1,000 mL 1,500 mL 2,000 mL 22.75 g 35.00 g 52.50 g 70.00 g Refined olive oil+ refined soya-bean oila Alanine 7.14 g 10.99 g 16.48 g 21.97 g Arginine 4.84 g 7.44 g 11.16 g 14.88 g Aspartic acid 1.43 g 2.20 g 3.30 g 4.39 g Glutamic acid 2.46 g 3.79 g 5.69 g 7.58 g Glycine 3.42 g 5.26 g 7.90 g 10.53 g Histidine 2.94 g 4.53 g 6.79 g 9.06 g Isoleucine 2.46 g 3.79 g 5.69 g 7.58 g Leucine 3.42 g 5.26 g 7.90 g 10.53 g Lysine 3.88 g 5.97 g 8.96 g 11.95 g (equivalent to lysine acetate) (5.48 g) (8.43 g) (12.64 g) (16.85 g) Methionine 2.46 g 3.79 g 5.69 g 7.58 g Phenylalanine 3.42 g 5.26 g 7.90 g 10.53 g Proline 2.94 g 4.53 g 6.79 g 9.06 g Serine 1.95 g 3.00 g 4.50 g 5.99 g Threonine 2.46 g 3.79 g 5.69 g 7.58 g Tryptophan 0.82 g 1.26 g 1.90 g 2.53 g Tyrosine 0.13 g 0.20 g 0.30 g 0.39 g Valine 3.16 g 4.86 g 7.29 g 9.72 g Sodium acetate, trihydrate 0.97 g 1.5 g 2.24 g 2.99 g Sodium glycerophosphate, hydrated 2.39 g 3.67 g 5.51 g 7.34 g Potassium chloride 1.45 g 2.24 g 3.35 g 4.47 g Magnesium chloride, hexahydrate 0.53 g 0.81 g 1.22 g 1.62 g Calcium chloride, dihydrate 0.34 g 0.52 g 0.77 g 1.03 g Glucose 47.67 g 73.33 g 110.00 g 146.67 g (equivalent to glucose monohydrate) (52.43 g) (80.67 g) (121.00 g) (161.33 g) a: Mixture of refined olive oil (approximately 80%) and refined soya-bean oil (approximately 20%) corresponding to a ratio essential fatty acids/total fatty acids of 20%. BE-30-04-247
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The excipients are: Lipid emulsion compartment Purified egg phospholipids, glycerol, sodium oleate, sodium hydroxide (for pH adjustment), water for injection
Amino acid solution with electrolytes compartment Glacial acetic acid (for pH adjustment), water for injection
Glucose solution with calcium compartment Hydrochloric acid (for pH adjustment), water for injection
Nutritional intakes of reconstituted emulsion for each of the bag sizes: Lipids Amino acids Nitrogen Glucose Energy: Total calories approx. Non-protein calories Glucose calories Lipid caloriesa Non-protein calories / nitrogen ratio Glucose / lipid calories ratio Lipid / total calories Electrolytes:
650 mL
1,000 mL
1,500 mL
2,000 mL
22.8 g 49.4 7.8 47.7
35.0 g 75.9 g 12.0 g 73.3 g
52.5 g 113.9 18.0 110.0
70.0 g 151.9 24.0 146.7
620 kcal 420 kcal 190 kcal 230 kcal
950 kcal 640 kcal 290 kcal 350 kcal
1420 kcal 960 kcal 430 kcal 520 kcal
1900 kcal 1280 kcal 580 kcal 700 kcal
53 kcal/g
53 kcal/g
53 kcal/g
53 kcal/g
45/55
45/55
45/55
45/55
37%
37%
37%
37%
Sodium Potassium Magnesium Calcium Phosphateb Acetate Chloride
22.8 mmol 35.0 mmol 52.5 mmol 70.0 mmol 19.5 mmol 30.0 mmol 45.0 mmol 60.0 mmol 2.6 mmol 4.0 mmol 6.0 mmol 8.0 mmol 2.3 mmol 3.5 mmol 5.3 mmol 7.0 mmol 9.5 mmol 15.0 mmol 21.9 mmol 29.2 mmol 46 mmol 70 mmol 105 mmol 140 mmol 30 mmol 45 mmol 68 mmol 90 mmol pH 6.4 6.4 6.4 6.4 Osmolarity approx. 1,270 mOsm/L 1,270 mOsm/L 1,270 mOsm/L 1,270 mOsm/L a: Includes calories from purified egg phospholipids b: Includes phosphate provided by the lipid emulsion B.
POSOLOGY AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION
Posology TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes, emulsion for infusion is not recommended for use in children less than 2 years of age due to inadequate composition and volume (see sections 4.4; 5.1 and 5.2 of the SmPC). The maximum daily dose mentioned below 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. In this situation any volume (dose) adjustments must take into consideration the resultant effect this will have on the dosing of all other nutrient components of TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes, emulsion for infusion. In those situations, health care professionals may consider adjusting the volume (dose) of TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes, emulsion for infusion in order to meet these increased requirements. BE-30-04-247
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In adults The dosage depends on the patient's energy expenditure, clinical status, body weight, and the ability to metabolise the constituents of TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes, emulsion for infusion, as well as additional energy or proteins provided orally/enterally; therefore, the bag size should be chosen accordingly. The average daily requirements are: 0.16 to 0.35 g nitrogen /kg body weight (1 to 2 g of amino acids/kg), depending on the patient's nutritional status and degree of catabolic stress. Special populations may require up to 0.4 g nitrogen/kg body weight (2.5 g of amino acids/kg). 20 to 40 kcal/kg, 20 to 40 mL fluid /kg, or 1 to 1.5 mL per expended kcal. For TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes, emulsion for infusion, the maximal daily dose is defined by amino acids intake, 26 mL/kg corresponding to 2.0 g/kg amino acids, 1.9 g/kg glucose, 0.9 g/kg lipids. For a 70 kg patient, this would be equivalent to 1,820 mL TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes, emulsion for infusion per day, resulting in an intake of 138 g amino acids, 133 g glucose, and 64 g lipids (i.e., 1,171 non-protein kcal and 1,723 total kcal). In Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT): For TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes, emulsion for infusion, the maximal daily dose is defined by amino acids intake, 33 mL/kg corresponding to 2.5 g/kg amino acids, 2.4 g/kg glucose, 1.2 g/kg lipids. For a 70 kg patient, this would be equivalent to 2,310 mL TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes, emulsion for infusion per day, resulting in an intake of 175 g amino acids, 169 g glucose, and 81 g lipids (i.e., 1,486 non-protein kcal and 2,187 total kcal). In patients with morbid obesity: The dosage should be calculated on basis of the ideal body weight (IBW). TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes, emulsion for infusion, the maximal daily dose is defined by amino acids intake, 33 mL/kg IBW corresponding to 2.5 g/kg amino acids, 2.4 g/kg glucose, 1.2 g/kg lipids. For a 70 kg patient, this would be equivalent to 2,310 mL TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes, emulsion for infusion per day, resulting in an intake of 175 g amino acids, 169 g glucose, and 81 g lipids (i.e., 1,486 non-protein kcal and 2,187 total kcal). Normally, the flow rate must be increased gradually during the first hour and then be adjusted to take into account the dose being administered, the daily volume intake, and the duration of the infusion. For TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes, emulsion for infusion, the maximal infusion rate is 1.3 mL/kg/hour, corresponding to 0.10 g/kg/hour amino acids, 0.10 g/kg/hour glucose, and 0.05 g/kg/hour lipids. In children greater than 2 years of age and adolescents There have been no studies performed in the paediatric population. The dosage depends on the patient's energy expenditure, clinical status, body weight, and the ability to metabolise constituents of TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes, emulsion for infusion, as well as additional energy or proteins given orally/enterally; therefore, the bag size should be chosen accordingly. In addition, daily fluid, nitrogen, and energy requirements continuously decrease with age. Two groups, ages 2 to 11 years and 12 to 18 years, are considered.
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For TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes, emulsion for infusion in the 2 to 11 year age group, amino acid and magnesium concentrations are limiting factor for daily dose. In this age group, the amino acid concentration is the limiting factor for hourly rate. In the 12 to 18 year age group, amino acid and magnesium concentrations are limiting factor for daily dose. In this age group, the amino acid concentration is the limiting factor for hourly rate. The resulting intakes are displayed below: 2 to 11 years 12 to 18 years TRIOMEL 12 TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with 950 kcal/l with Recommendeda electrolytes, Recommendeda electrolytes, emulsion for emulsion for infusion Max infusion Max Vol Vol
Constituent Maximum Daily Dose Fluids (mL/kg/d) 60 – 120 33 50 – 80 Amino acids (g/kg/d) 1 – 2 (up to 2.5) 2.5 1-2 Glucose (g/kg/d) 1.4 – 8.6 2.4 0.7 – 5.8 Lipids (g/kg/d) 0.5 – 3 1.2 0.5 – 2 (up to 3) Total energy (kcal/kg/d) 30 – 75 31.4 20 – 55 Maximum Hourly Rate TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with 2.6 electrolytes, emulsion for infusion (mL/kg/h) Amino acids (g/kg/h) 0.20 0.20 0.12 Glucose (g/kg/h) 0.36 0.19 0.24 Lipids (g/kg/h) 0.13 0.09 0.13 a: Recommended values from 2018 ESPGHAN/ESPEN/ESPR Guidelines
26 2 1.9 0.9 24.7
1.6 0.12 0.12 0.06
Normally, the flow rate must be increased gradually during the first hour and then be adjusted to take into account the dose being administered, the daily volume intake, and the duration of the infusion. In general, it is recommended to start the infusion for small children with low daily dose and gradually increase it up to the maximal dosage (see above). Maximal infusion rate is 2.6 mL/kg/hour in children 2 to 11 years of age and 1.6 mL/kg/hour in children 12 to 18 years of age.
Method and duration of administration For single use only. It is recommended that, after opening the bag, the contents are used immediately and not stored for subsequent infusion. After reconstitution, the mixture is homogenous with a milky appearance. For instructions for preparation and handling of the emulsion for infusion, see section 6.6 of the SmPC. Due to its high osmolarity, TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes, emulsion for infusion must only be administered through a central vein. The recommended duration of infusion for a parenteral nutrition bag is between 12 and 24 hours. Treatment with parenteral nutrition may be continued for as long as required by the patient's clinical conditions. BE-30-04-247
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INCOMPATIBILITIES
Do not add other medicinal products or substances to any components of the bag or to the reconstituted emulsion without first confirming their compatibility and the stability of the resulting preparation (in particular, the stability of the lipid emulsion). Incompatibilities may be produced, for example, by excessive acidity (low pH) or inappropriate content of divalent cations (Ca2+ and Mg2+), which may destabilise the lipid emulsion. As with any parenteral nutrition admixture, calcium and phosphate ratios must be considered. Excess addition of calcium and phosphate, especially in the form of mineral salts, may result in the formation of calcium phosphate precipitates. TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes, emulsion for infusion contains calcium ions which pose additional risk of coagulation precipitated in citrate anticoagulated/preserved blood or components. Ceftriaxone must not be mixed or administered simultaneously with intravenous calcium-containing solutions, including TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes, emulsion for infusion, through the same infusion line (e.g., via Y-connector) because of the risk of precipitation of ceftriaxone-calcium salt (see section 4.4 and 4.5 of the SmPC). 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. Due to the risk of precipitation, TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes, emulsion for infusion should not be administered through the same infusion line or admixed together with ampicillin or fosphenytoin. Check compatibility with solutions administered simultaneously through the same administration set, catheter, or cannula. Do not administer before, simultaneously with, or after blood through the same equipment because of the risk of pseudoagglutination. D.
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR DISPOSAL AND OTHER HANDLING
An overview of the preparation steps for the administration of TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes, emulsion for infusion are provided in Figure 1.
To open Remove the protective overpouch. Discard the oxygen absorber sachet. Confirm the integrity of the bag and of the nonpermanent seals. Use only if the bag is not damaged; if the nonpermanent seals are intact (i.e., no mixture of the contents of the 3 compartments); if the amino acid solution and the glucose solution are clear, colourless, or slightly yellow, and practically free of visible particles; and if the lipid emulsion is a homogeneous liquid with a milky appearance.
Mixing the solutions and the emulsion Ensure that the product is at room temperature when breaking the nonpermanent seals. Manually roll the bag onto itself, starting at the top of the bag (hanger end). The nonpermanent seals will disappear from the side near the inlets. Continue to roll the bag until the seals are open along approximately half of their length. Mix by inverting the bag at least 3 times. After reconstitution, the mixture is a homogeneous emulsion with a milky appearance.
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Additions The capacity of the bag is sufficient to enable additions such as vitamins, electrolytes, and trace elements. Any additions (including vitamins) may be made into the reconstituted mixture (after the nonpermanent seals have been opened and after the contents of the 3 compartments have been mixed). Vitamins may also be added into the glucose compartment before the mixture is reconstituted (before opening the nonpermanent seals and before mixing the 3 compartments). Additions must be performed by qualified personnel under aseptic conditions. TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes, emulsion for infusion formulation may be supplemented with electrolytes, inorganic/organic phosphate and with commercially available preparations of multi-vitamin products (such as Cernevit) and multi-trace element products (such as Nutryelt). The maximal total levels for additions listed in the table below were demonstrated by stability data and should not be considered dosage recommendations. The supplementation should be dictated by the patient's clinical needs and should not exceed nutritional guidelines. The electrolytes already present in the bag should be taken into account when reaching the maximal total level. Compatibility may vary between products from different sources and health care professionals are advised to carry out appropriate checks when mixing TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes, emulsion for infusion formulation, with other parenteral solutions.
Possible supplementations for 1000 mL TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes, emulsion for infusion (for paediatrics) Maximal further addition Maximal total level 115 mmol 150 mmol 120 mmol 150 mmol 1.6 mmol 5.6 mmol 1.5 mmol 5.0 mmol 10 mmol Pi 10 mmol Pi + 15 mmol Po or or a Organic Phosphate 15 mmol 10 mmol Po b 25 mmol Po a,b Other supplementations (trace elements,vitamins, selenium and zinc) c
Sodium Potassium Magnesium Calcium Inorganic Phosphate
Included level 35 mmol 30 mmol 4.0 mmol 3.5 mmol 0 mmol
Trace elements – Junyelt d
1 vial per bag (10mL concentrate solution)
Vitamins e
1 vial (lyophilizate)
Selenium
60 μg per bag
Zinc 3 mg per bag a Including Phosphate provided by the lipid emulsion b Pi – inorganic phosphate; Po – organic phosphate c For all bag formats, the trace elements, vitamins, selenium and zinc supplementation could be the same as for 1L bag d Junyelt (Composition per vial: Zinc 15.30 μmol; Copper 3.15 μmol; Manganese 0.091 μmol; Iodine 0.079 μmol; Selenium 0.253 μmol) e Combination of 1 vial multi-vitamin product (Composition per vial: Vit. B1 (Thiamine) 2.5 mg, Vit. B2 (Riboflavin) 3.6 mg, Vit. B6 (Pyridoxine) 4.0 mg, Vit. B5 (Pantothenic acid) 15 mg, Vit. C (Ascorbic acid) 100 mg, Vit. B8 (Biotin) 0.06 mg, Vit. B9 (Folic acid) 0.4 mg, Vit. B12 (Cyanocobalamin) 0.005 mg, Vit. PP (Nicotinamide) 40 mg) and 1 vial multi-vitamin product (Composition per vial: Vit.A (as Retinol palmitate) 2300 IU, Vit.D (as ergocaciferol) 400 IU, Vit.E (Alpha-tocopherol) 6.4 mg, Vit. K (phytomenadione) 200 μg)
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Possible supplementations for 1000 mL TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes, emulsion for infusion (for adults) Maximal further addition Maximal total level 115 mmol 150 mmol 120 mmol 150 mmol 1.6 mmol 5.6 mmol 1.5 mmol 5.0 mmol 10 mmol Pi 10 mmol Pi + 15 mmol Po or or Organic Phosphate 15 mmol a 10 mmol Po b 25 mmol Po a,b Other supplementations (trace elements, vitamins, selenium and zinc) c
Sodium Potassium Magnesium Calcium Inorganic Phosphate
Included level 35 mmol 30 mmol 4.0 mmol 3.5 mmol 0 mmol
Trace elements – Nutryelt d
2 vials per bag (10mL concentrate solution)
Vitamins – Cernevit e
1 vial (5 mL lyophilizate)
Selenium
500 μg per bag
Zinc 20 mg per bag a Including Phosphate provided by the lipid emulsion b Pi – inorganic phosphate; Po – organic phosphate c For all bag formats, the trace elements, selenium and zinc supplementation could be the same as for 1L bag; vitamin supplementation is per L of emulsion d Nutryelt (Composition per vial: Zinc 153 μmol; Copper 4.7 μmol; Manganese 1.0 μmol; Fluorine 50 μmol; Iodine 1.0 μmol; Selenium 0.9 μmol; Molybdenum 0.21 μmol; Chromium 0.19 μmol; Iron 18 μmol) e Cernevit (Composition per vial: Vit. A (as Retinol palmitate) 3500 IU, Vit. D3 (Cholecalciferol) 220 IU, Vit. E (Alpha-tocopherol) 11.2 IU, Vit. C (Ascorbic acid) 125 mg, Vit. B1 (Thiamine) 3.51 mg, Vit. B2 (Riboflavin) 4.14 mg, Vit. B6 (Pyridoxine) 4.53 mg, Vit. B12 (Cyanocobalamin) 6 μg, Vit. B9 (Folic acid) 414 μg, Vit. B5 (Pantothenic acid) 17.25 mg, Vit. B8 (Biotin) 69 μg, Vit. PP (Nicotinamide) 46mg) To perform an addition: Aseptic conditions must be observed. Prepare the injection site of the bag. Puncture the injection site and inject the additives using an injection needle or a reconstitution device. Mix content of the bag and the additives. –
Shelf life after reconstitution Chemical and physical in-use stability has been demonstrated for 7 days at 2°C- 8°C followed by 48 hours at temperature not exceeding 30°C. From a microbiological point of view, the product should be used immediately. If not used immediately, in-use storage times and conditions prior to use are the responsibility of the user and would normally not be longer than 24 hours at 2-8°C, unless reconstitution has taken place in controlled and validated aseptic conditions.
Shelf life after addition of supplements For specific admixtures, chemical and physical in-use stability has been demonstrated for 7 days at 2°C – 8°C followed by 48 hours at temperature not exceeding 30°C. From a microbiological point of view, any admixture should be used immediately. If not used immediately, in-use storage times and conditions, after mixing and prior to use, are the responsibility of the user and would normally not be longer than 24 hours at 2°C – 8°C, unless addition of supplements has taken place in controlled and validated aseptic conditions.
Preparation of the infusion Aseptic conditions must be observed. Suspend the bag. Remove the plastic protector from the administration outlet. Firmly insert the spike of the infusion set into the administration outlet. BE-30-04-247
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d d d d d d d d d d d Figure 1: Preparation steps for the administration of TRIOMEL 1.
2.
3.
Tear from the top to open the overpouch.
Peel the front of the overpouch to reveal the TRIOMEL bag. Discard the overpouch and oxygen absorber sachet.
Place the bag flat on a horizontal and clean surface with the handle in front of you.
4.
5.
6.
Lift the hanger area to remove solution from the upper bag. Roll the upper part of the bag firmly until peal seals are fully open (approximately half way).
Mix by turning the bag upside-down at least 3 times.
Hang the bag. Twist off the protector from the administration outlet. Firmly plug the spike connector.
Administration For single use only. Only administer the product after the nonpermanent seals between the 3 compartments have been broken and the contents of the 3 compartments have been mixed. Ensure that the final emulsion for infusion does not show any evidence of phase separation. After opening the bag, the contents must be used immediately. The opened bag must never be stored for a subsequent infusion. Do not reconnect any partially used-bag. Do not connect bags in series in order to avoid the possibility of air embolism due to gas contained in the primary bag. Any unused product or waste material and all necessary devices must be discarded. Extravasation Catheter site should be monitored regularly to identify signs of extravasation. If extravasation occurs, the administration should be stopped immediately, keeping the inserted catheter or cannula in place for immediate management of the patient. If possible, aspiration should be performed through the inserted catheter/cannula, in order to reduce the amount of fluid present in the tissues before removing the catheter/cannula. Depending on the extravasated product (including the product(s) being mixed with TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes, emulsion for infusion, if applicable) and the stage/ extend of any injury, appropriate specific measures should be taken. Options for management may include non-pharmacologic, pharmacologic and/or surgical intervention. In case of large extravasation, plastic surgeon advice should be sought within the first 72 hours. The extravasation site should be monitored at least every 4 hours during the 24 first hours, then once daily. The infusion should not be restarted in the same central vein. 16
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TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes, emulsion for infusion comes as infusion containing 12g. Always follow the dose your doctor or pharmacist has given you, and read the leaflet that comes with the medicine.
The active substance in TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes, emulsion for infusion is alanine, arginine, aspartic acid, calcium chloride dihydrate, glucose, glutamic acid, glycine, histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, magnesium chloride hexahydrate, methionine, olive oil, refined, phenylalanine, potassium chloride, proline, serine, sodium acetate trihydrate, sodium glycerophosphate, soya bean oil, refined, threonine, tryptophan, tyrosine, valine.
This leaflet reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes, 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.
TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes, is indicated for parenteral nutrition for adults and children greater than 2 years of age when oral or enteral nutrition is impossible, insufficient or contraindicated.
Posology
TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes, is not recommended for use in children less than 2 years of age due to inadequate composition and volume (see sections 4.4; 5.1 and 5.2).
The maximum daily dose mentioned below 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. In this situation, the impact of any volume (dose) adjustments must be taken into consideration and the resultant effect this will have on the dosing of all other nutrient components of TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes. In those situations, health care professionals may consider adjusting the volume (dose) of TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes in order to meet these increased requirements.
In adults
The dosage depends on the patient's energy expenditure, clinical status, body weight, and the ability to metabolise the constituents of TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes, as well as additional energy or proteins provided orally/enterally; therefore, the bag size should be chosen accordingly.
The average daily requirements are:
- 0.16 to 0.35 g nitrogen /kg body weight (1 to 2 g of amino acids/kg), depending on the patient's nutritional status and degree of catabolic stress. Special populations may require up to 0.4 g nitrogen/kg body weight (2.5 g of amino acids/kg).
- 20 to 40 kcal/kg,
- 20 to 40 mL fluid /kg, or 1 to 1.5 mL per expended kcal.
For TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes, the maximal daily dose is defined by amino acids intake, 26 mL/kg corresponding to 2.0 g/kg amino acids, 1.9 g/kg glucose, 0.9 g/kg lipids. For a 70 kg patient, this would be equivalent to 1,820 mL TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes per day, resulting in an intake of 138 g amino acids, 133 g glucose, and 64 g lipids (i.e., 1,171 non-protein kcal and 1,723 total kcal).
In Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT): For TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes, the maximal daily dose is defined by amino acids intake, 33 mL/kg corresponding to 2.5 g/kg amino acids, 2.4 g/kg glucose, 1.2 g/kg lipids. For a 70 kg patient, this would be equivalent to 2,310 mL TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes per day, resulting in an intake of 175 g amino acids, 169 g glucose, and 81 g lipids (i.e., 1,486 non-protein kcal and 2,187 total kcal).
In patients with morbid obesity: The dosage should be calculated on basis of the ideal body weight (IBW). For TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes, the maximal daily dose is defined by amino acids intake, 33 mL/kg IBW corresponding to 2.5 g/kg amino acids, 2.4 g/kg glucose, 1.2 g/kg lipids. For a 70 kg patient, this would be equivalent to 2,310 mL TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes per day, resulting in an intake of 175 g amino acids, 169 g glucose, and 81 g lipids (i.e., 1,486 non-protein kcal and 2,187 total kcal).
Normally, the flow rate must be increased gradually during the first hour and then be adjusted to take into account the dose being administered, the daily volume intake, and the duration of the infusion.
For TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes, the maximal infusion rate is 1.3 mL/kg/hour, corresponding to 0.10 g/kg/hour amino acids, 0.10 g/kg/hour glucose, and 0.05 g/kg/hour lipids.
In children, greater than 2 years of age and adolescents
There have been no studies performed in the paediatric population.
The dosage depends on the patient's energy expenditure, clinical status, body weight, and the ability to metabolise constituents of TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes, as well as additional energy or proteins given orally/enterally; therefore, the bag size should be chosen accordingly.
In addition, daily fluid, nitrogen, and energy requirements continuously decrease with age. Two groups, ages 2 to 11 years and 12 to 18 years, are considered.
For TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes, in the 2 to 11 year age group, amino acid and magnesium concentrations are the limiting factor for daily dose. In this age group, the amino acid concentration is the limiting factor for hourly rate. In the 12 to 18 year age group, amino acid and magnesium concentrations are the limiting factor for daily dose. In this age group, the amino acid concentration is the limiting factor for hourly rate. The resulting intakes are displayed below:
Constituent
2 to 11 years
12 to 18 years
Recommendeda
TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes Max Vol
Recommendeda
TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes Max Vol
Maximum Daily Dose
Fluids (mL/kg/d)
60 – 120
33
50 – 80
26
Amino acids (g/kg/d)
1 – 2 (up to 2.5)
2.5
1 – 2
2
Glucose (g/kg/d)
1.4 – 8.6
2.4
0.7-5.8
1.9
Lipids (g/kg/d)
0.5 – 3
1.2
0.5 – 2 (up to 3)
0.9
Total energy (kcal/kg/d)
30 – 75
31.4
20 – 55
24.7
Maximum Hourly Rate
TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes (mL/kg/h)
2.6
1.6
Amino acids (g/kg/h)
0.20
0.20
0.12
0.12
Glucose (g/kg/h)
0.36
0.19
0.24
0.12
Lipids (g/kg/h)
0.13
0.09
0.13
0.06
aRecommended values from 2018 ESPGHAN/ESPEN/ESPR Guidelines
Normally, the flow rate must be increased gradually during the first hour and then be adjusted to take into account the dose being administered, the daily volume intake, and the duration of the infusion.
In general, it is recommended to start the infusion for small children with low daily dose and gradually increase it up to the maximal dosage (see above).
Maximal infusion rate is 2.6 mL/kg/hour in children 2 to 11 years of age and 1.6 mL/kg/hour in children 12 to 18 years of age.
Method and duration of administration
For single use only.
It is recommended that, after opening the bag, the contents are used immediately and not stored for subsequent infusion.
After reconstitution, the mixture is homogenous with a milky appearance.
For instructions for preparation and handling of the emulsion for infusion, see section 6.6.
Due to its high osmolarity, TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes must only be administered through a central vein.
The recommended duration of infusion for a parenteral nutrition bag is between 12 and 24 hours.
Treatment with parenteral nutrition may be continued for as long as required by the patient's clinical conditions.
The use of TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes is contraindicated in the following situations:
- In premature neonates, infants, and children less than 2 years of age
- Hypersensitivity to egg, soya-bean, peanut proteins, or corn/corn products (see section 4.4) or to any of the active substances or excipients, listed in section 6.1
- Congenital abnormalities of amino acid metabolism
- Severe hyperlipidaemia or severe disorders of lipid metabolism characterised by hypertriglyceridaemia
- Severe hyperglycaemia
- Pathologically-elevated plasma concentrations of sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium, and/or phosphorus
An excessively fast administration of total parenteral nutrition (TPN) solutions may result in severe or fatal consequences.
The infusion must be stopped immediately if any signs or symptoms of an allergic reaction (such as sweating, fever, chills, headache, skin rashes, or dyspnea) develop. This medicinal product contains soya-bean oil, and egg phospholipids. Soya-bean and egg proteins may cause hypersensitivity reactions. Cross-allergic reactions between soya-bean and peanut proteins have been observed.
TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes contains glucose derived from corn, which may cause hypersensitivity reactions in patients with allergy to corn or corn products (see section 4.3).
Ceftriaxone must not be mixed or administered simultaneously with any calcium-containing IV solutions even via different infusion lines or different infusion sites. 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. In patients requiring continuous infusion with calcium-containing TPN solutions, healthcare professionals may wish to consider the use of alternative antibacterial treatments which do not carry a similar risk of precipitation. If use of ceftriaxone is considered necessary in patients requiring continuous nutrition, TPN solutions and ceftriaxone can be administered simultaneously, albeit via different infusion lines at different sites. Alternatively, infusion of TPN solution could be stopped for the period of ceftriaxone infusion, considering the advice to flush infusion lines between solutions (see sections 4.5 and 6.2).
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 formation of calcium phosphate precipitates (see section 6.2).
Suspected precipitate formation in the blood stream has 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.
Do not add other medicinal products or substances to any components of the bag or to the reconstituted emulsion without first confirming their compatibility and the stability of the resulting preparation (in particular, the stability of the lipid emulsion). Formation of precipitates or destabilisation of the lipid emulsion could result in vascular occlusion (see sections 6.2 and 6.6).
Vascular-access infection and sepsis are complications that may occur in patients receiving parenteral nutrition, particularly in case of poor maintenance of catheters, immunosuppressive effects of illness or drugs. Careful monitoring of signs, symptoms, and laboratory test results for fever/chills, leukocytosis, technical complications with the access device, and hyperglycaemia can help recognise 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 techniques in catheter placement and maintenance, as well as aseptic techniques in the preparation of the nutritional formula.
Specific clinical monitoring is required when an intravenous infusion is started.
Severe water and electrolyte equilibration disorders, severe fluid overload states, and severe metabolic disorders must be corrected before starting the infusion.
Monitor water and electrolyte balance, serum osmolarity, serum triglycerides, acid/base balance, blood glucose, liver and kidney function tests, coagulation tests, and blood count, including platelets, throughout treatment.
Elevated liver enzymes and cholestasis have been reported with similar products. Monitoring of serum ammonia should be considered if hepatic insufficiency is suspected.
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.
Administration of amino acid solutions may precipitate acute folate deficiency; folic acid is, therefore, recommended to be given daily.
Extravasation
Catheter site should be monitored regularly to identify signs of extravasation. If extravasation occurs the administration should be stopped immediately, keeping the inserted catheter or cannula in place for immediate management of the patient. If possible, aspiration should be performed through the inserted catheter/cannula in order to reduce the amount of fluid present in the tissues before removing the catheter/cannula.
Depending on the extravasated product (including the product(s) being mixed with TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes, if applicable) and the stage/extent of any injury, appropriate specific measures should be taken. Options for management may include non-pharmacologic, pharmacologic and/or surgical intervention. In case of large extravasation, plastic surgeon advice should be sought within the first 72 hours.
The extravasation site should be monitored at least every 4 hours during the first 24 hours, then once daily. The infusion should not be restarted in the same central vein.
Hepatic Insufficiency
Use with caution in patients with hepatic insufficiency because of the risk of developing or worsening neurological disorders associated with hyperammonaemia. Regular clinical and laboratory tests are required, particularly liver function parameters, blood glucose, electrolytes and triglycerides.
Renal Insufficiency
Use with caution in patients with renal insufficiency, particularly if hyperkalaemia is present, because of the risk of developing or worsening metabolic acidosis and hyperazotaemia if extra-renal waste removal is not being performed. Fluid, triglycerides and electrolyte status should be closely monitored in these patients.
Hematologic
Use with caution in patients with coagulation disorders and anaemia. Blood count and coagulation parameters should be closely monitored.
Endocrine and Metabolism
Use with caution in patients with:
- Metabolic acidosis. Administration of carbohydrates is not recommended in the presence of lactic acidosis. Regular clinical and laboratory tests are required.
- Diabetes mellitus. Monitor glucose concentrations, glucosuria, ketonuria and, where applicable adjust insulin dosages.
- Hyperlipidaemia due to the presence of lipids in the emulsion for infusion. Regular clinical and laboratory tests are required.
- Amino acid metabolism disorders.
Hepatobiliary disorders
Hepatobiliary disorders including cholestasis, hepatic steatosis, fibrosis and cirrhosis, possibly leading to hepatic failure, as well as cholecystitis and cholelithiasis are known to develop in some patients on parenteral nutrition. The etiology of these disorders is thought to be multifactorial and may differ between patients. Patients developing abnormal laboratory parameters or other signs of hepatobiliary disorders should be assessed early by a clinician knowledgeable in liver diseases in order to identify possible causative and contributory factors, and possible therapeutic and prophylactic interventions.
Serum triglyceride concentrations and the ability of the body to remove lipids must be checked regularly.
Serum triglyceride concentrations must not exceed 3 mmol/L during the infusion.
If a lipid metabolism abnormality is suspected, it is recommended to measure daily serum triglyceride levels after a period of 5 to 6 hours without administering lipids. In adults, the serum must be clear in less than 6 hours after stopping the infusion containing the lipid emulsion. The next infusion must only be administered when the serum triglyceride concentrations have returned to baseline values.
Fat overload syndrome has been reported with similar products. The reduced or limited ability to metabolise the lipids contained in TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes may result in a "fat overload syndrome" which may be caused by overdose; however, the signs and symptoms of this syndrome may also occur when the product is administered according to instructions (see also section 4.8).
In the event of hyperglycaemia, the infusion rate of TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes must be adjusted and/or insulin administered.
DO NOT ADMINISTER THROUGH A PERIPHERAL VEIN.
Although there is a natural content of trace elements and vitamins in the product, the levels are insufficient to meet body requirements. Trace elements and vitamins should be added in sufficient quantities to meet individual patient requirements and to prevent deficiencies from developing. See instructions for making additions to this product.
Caution should be exercised in administering TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes to patients with increased osmolarity, adrenal insufficiency, heart failure or pulmonary dysfunction.
In malnourished patients, initiation of parenteral nutrition can precipitate fluid shifts resulting in pulmonary oedema and congestive heart failure, as well as a decrease in the serum concentration of potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, or water-soluble vitamins. These changes can occur within 24 to 48 hours; therefore, careful and slow initiation of parenteral nutrition is recommended together with close monitoring and appropriate adjustments of fluid, electrolytes, trace elements, and vitamins.
Do not connect bags in series in order to avoid the possibility of air embolism due to residual gas contained in the primary bag.
To avoid risks associated with excessively rapid infusion rates, it is recommended to use a continuous and controlled infusion.
TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes must be administered with caution to patients with a tendency towards electrolyte retention.
Intravenous infusion of amino acids is accompanied by increased urinary excretion of trace elements, in particular copper and zinc. This should be taken into account in the dosing of trace elements, especially during long-term intravenous nutrition.
Interference with laboratory tests
The lipids contained in this emulsion may interfere with the results of certain laboratory tests (see section 4.5).
Special precautions in paediatrics
When administered to children greater than 2 years of age, it is essential to use a bag that has a volume corresponding to the daily dosage.
TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes is not suitable for use in children less than 2 years of age because:
- The glucose intake is too low, leading to a low glucose / lipid ratio
- The absence of cysteine makes the amino acid profile inadequate
- Calcium is too low
Vitamin and trace elements supplementation is always required. Paediatric formulations must be used.
Geriatric population
In general, dose selection for an elderly patient should be cautious, reflecting the greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal, or cardiac function, and of concomitant disease or other drug therapy.
No interaction studies have been performed.
TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes must not be administered simultaneously with blood through the same infusion tubing because of the possibility of pseudoagglutination.
The lipids contained in this emulsion may interfere with the results of certain laboratory tests (for example, bilirubin, lactate dehydrogenase, oxygen saturation, blood haemoglobin) if the blood sample is taken before the lipids are eliminated (these are generally eliminated after a period of 5 to 6 hours without receiving lipids).
Precipitation of ceftriaxone-calcium can occur when ceftriaxone is mixed with calcium-containing solutions in the same intravenous administration line. Ceftriaxone must not be mixed or administered simultaneously with calcium-containing intravenous solutions, including TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes, through the same infusion line (e.g., via Y-site). However, ceftriaxone and calcium-containing solutions may be administered sequentially of one another if the infusion lines are thoroughly flushed between infusions with a compatible fluid (see sections 4.4 and 6.2).
TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes contains vitamin K, naturally present in lipid emulsions. The amount of vitamin K in recommended doses of TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes are not expected to influence effects of coumarin derivatives.
Due to the potassium content of TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes, special care should be taken in patients treated with potassium-sparing diuretics (e.g., amiloride, spironolactone, triamterene), angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor antagonists, or the immunosuppressants tacrolimus or cyclosporine in view of the risk of hyperkalaemia.
Some medicinal products, like insulin, may interfere with the body's lipase system. This kind of interaction seems, however, to be of limited clinical importance.
Heparin given in clinical doses causes a transient release of lipoprotein lipase into the circulation. This may result initially in increased plasma lipolysis followed by a transient decrease in triglyceride clearance.
Pregnancy
There are no clinical data from the use of TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes in pregnant women. No animal reproductive studies have been performed with TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes (see section 5.3). Taking into account the use and indications of TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes, the product may be considered during pregnancy, if necessary. TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes should only be given to pregnant women after careful consideration.
Breast-feeding
There is insufficient information on the excretion of TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes components/metabolites in human milk. Parenteral nutrition may become necessary during breast-feeding. TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes should only be given to breast-feeding women after careful consideration.
Fertility
No adequate data are available.
No studies on the effects on the ability to drive and use machines have been performed.
Potential undesirable effects may occur as a result of inappropriate use (for example: overdose, excessively fast infusion rate) (see sections 4.4 and 4.9).
At the beginning of the infusion, any of the following abnormal signs (sweating, fever, shivering, headache, skin rashes, dyspnoea) should be cause for immediate discontinuation of the infusion.
The adverse drug reactions (ADRs) reported with TRIOMEL 9 g/l nitrogen 1070 kcal/l in a randomised, double-blind, active-controlled, efficacy and safety study, are listed in the table below. Twenty-eight patients with various medical conditions (i.e., postsurgical fasting, severe malnutrition, enteral intake insufficient or forbidden) were included and treated; patients in the TRIOMEL group received drug product up to 40 mL/kg/d over 5 days.
The pooled data from clinical trials and the postmarketing experience indicate the following adverse drug reactions (ADRs) related to TRIOMEL.
System Organ Class
MedDRA Preferred Term
Frequencya
Immune System Disorders
Hypersensitivity reactions including hyperhidrosis, pyrexia, chills, headache, skin rash (erythematous, papular, pustular, macular, generalised rash), pruritus, hot flush, dyspnoea
Not knownb
Cardiac Disorders
Tachycardia
Common
Metabolism and Nutrition Disorders
Decreased appetite
Common
Hypertriglyceridaemia
Common
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Abdominal pain
Common
Diarrhoea
Common
Nausea
Common
Vomiting
Not knownb
Vascular Disorders
Hypertension
Common
General disorders and administration site conditions
Extravasation which may result at infusion site level in: pain, irritation, swelling/oedema, erythema/warmth, skin necrosis, blisters/vesicles, inflammation, induration, skin tightness
Not knownb
Pyrexia
Not knownb
Chills
Not knownb
aFrequency is defined as very common (≥ 1/10); common (≥ 1/100 to < 1/10); uncommon (≥ 1/1,000 to < 1/100); rare (≥ 1/10,000 to < 1/1,000); very rare (< 1/10,000); or not known (cannot be estimated from the available data)
bADRs reported during post-marketing experience with TRIOMEL
The following class-like-adverse drug reactions (ADRs) have been described in other sources in relation to similar parenteral nutrition products; the frequency of these events is not known.
- Blood and Lymphatic System Disorders: Thrombocytopenia
- Hepatobiliary Disorders: Cholestasis, Hepatomegaly, Jaundice
- Immune System Disorders: Hypersensitivity
- Injury, poisoning and procedural complications: Parenteral nutrition associated liver disease (see section 4.4)
- Investigations: Blood alkaline phosphatase increased, Transaminases increased, Blood bilirubin increased, Elevated liver enzymes
- Renal and Urinary Disorders: Azotemia
- Vascular disorders: Pulmonary vascular precipitates (pulmonary vascular embolism and respiratory distress) (see section 4.4).
Fat overload syndrome (very rare)
Fat overload syndrome has been reported with similar products. This 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 at the start of an infusion when the product is administered according to instructions. The reduced or limited ability to metabolise the lipids contained in TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes 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 characterised by findings such as fever, anemia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, coagulation disorders, hyperlipidaemia, liver fatty infiltration (hepatomegaly), deteriorating liver function, and central nervous system manifestations (e.g. coma). The syndrome is usually reversible when infusion of the lipid emulsion is stopped.
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, chills, headache, hot flush, hyperhidrosis and electrolyte disturbances and signs of hypervolemia or acidosis may occur and result in severe or fatal consequences. In such situations, the infusion must be stopped immediately. If medically appropriate, further intervention may be indicated.
Hyperglycaemia, glucosuria, and a hyperosmolar syndrome may develop if glucose infusion rate exceeds clearance.
The reduced or limited ability to metabolise lipids may result in a "fat overload syndrome", the results of which are usually reversible after the infusion of the lipid emulsion is stopped (see also section 4.8).
In some serious cases, haemodialysis, haemofiltration or haemodiafiltration may be necessary.
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, Glucose, Glutamic acid, Glycine, Histidine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Lysine, Magnesium chloride hexahydrate, Methionine, Olive oil, refined, Phenylalanine, Potassium chloride, Proline, Serine, Sodium acetate trihydrate, Sodium glycerophosphate, Soya bean oil, refined, 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, Glucose, Glutamic acid, Glycine, Histidine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Lysine, Magnesium chloride hexahydrate, Methionine, Olive oil, refined, Phenylalanine, Potassium chloride, Proline, Serine, Sodium acetate trihydrate, Sodium glycerophosphate, Soya bean oil, refined, 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 →
Ask anything about TRIOMEL 12 g/l nitrogen 950 kcal/l with electrolytes, emulsion for infusion. The assistant answers only from this leaflet — if the leaflet does not cover it, it will say so. It does not give medical advice.
Answers come from the patient leaflet published on the electronic medicines compendium (emc). They are not medical advice. Ask a pharmacist or your GP if you are unsure. For urgent help call NHS 111, or 999 in an emergency.
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