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MINAMINO SYRUP

SCHEDULING STATUS:
S1

PROPRIETARY NAME
(and dosage form):

MINAMINO SYRUP

COMPOSITION:
Each 5 mL contains:
Amino acids 100 mg
Alanine, * Arginine, * Aspartic acid, Glutamic acid, Glycine, * Histidine, * Isoleucine, * Leucine, * Lysine, * Methionine, * Phenylalanine, Proline, * Threonine, Tryptophan, Tyrosine, * Valine.
(* 10 Essential Amino acids)

Vitamins:

Vitamin B1	15,0 mg
Vitamin B2	2,0 mg
Vitamin B6	1,75 mg
Vitamin B12	5,0 µg
Nicotinamide	20,0 mg

Minerals:

Green Ferric Ammonium Citrate	20,5 mg
Manganese Sulphate	0,085 mg
Copper Sulphate	0,14 mg

Biologicals:

Soluble Liver Extract	172,2 mg
Soluble Spleen Extract	49,2 mg
Soluble Gastric Mucosa Extract	28,54 mg

Preservatives:

Methyl hydroxybenzoate	0,105% m/v
Propyl hydroxybenzoate	0,045% m/v

PHARMACOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION:
A 22. 1.4 Vitamins - other.

PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTION:
Amino acids are the basic building blocks of proteins and enzymes and are essential for normal healthy bodily function especially during growth and convalescence. The essential amino acids cannot be made in the body and must be included in the diet or as a supplement.
Vitamins B₁, B₂, B₆ and nicotinamide form parts of co-enzyme systems concerned with release of energy from foodstuffs. Like the essential amino acids and minerals, they cannot be made in the body and must be included in the diet in small quantities. The B-complex vitamins are water-soluble and are not stored in the body in appreciable amounts. Consequently, regular replenishment of these vitamins is required. Their presence prevents the development of certain deficiency diseases such as beri-beri, riboflavinosis and pellagra.
Iron is essential for haemoglobin formation and is needed to prevent iron-deficiency anaemia. Vitamin B₁₂ is the extrinsic factor, which together with the intrinsic factor found in gastric mucosa will prevent pernicious anaemia. Liver extract contains variable amounts of Vitamin B₁₂, folic acid and other blood-building factors.
Manganese, copper and iron are components of important enzyme systems essential for normal body functioning.

INDICATIONS:
Minamino is used as a supplement in the treatment of conditions associated with deficiency of certain B-complex vitamins, minerals and amino acids, such as severe infections, degenerative diseases, endocrine dysfunction, surgical procedures, injuries, burns, old age, beri-beri, riboflavinosis or pellagra.

WARNINGS:
In the U.S.A. the Eosinophilia Myalgia Syndrome has been associated with the intake of L-Tryptophan.

DOSAGE AND DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
Shake before use
Adults: Two medicine measures (10 mL) one to three times daily.
Children: One medicine measure (5 mL) in a little water, four times a day.

SIDE EFFECTS AND SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS:
As Minamino contains sugar, it is not suitable for diabetics.

IDENTIFICATION:
Minamino is a dark, syrupy liquid having a characteristic taste and odour.

PRESENTATION:
Minamino is packed in amber glass bottles of 200 mL and 500 mL.

STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS:
Store in a cool place (below 25°C).
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

REFERENCE NUMBER:
T.1100 (Act 101/1965)

NAME AND BUSINESS ADDRESS OF THE APPLICANT:
A division of Pharmacare Limited
Co. Reg. No. 04/00252/06
7 Fairclough Road, Port Elizabeth 6001

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THIS PACKAGE INSERT:
12 September 1985

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