Name: Methionine
Creator: Pallavi Singh

Methionine is an amino acid.

It is used to:
• Make the urine more acidic and reduce irritation from diaper rash in an infant or rash due to bladder incontinence in an adult.
• It also helps in controlling strong urine odor.
• Prevents liver damage in patients with acetaminophen/paracetamol poisoning.

Ketosteril Tablet Fresenius Kabi Oncology Ltd Generic : Methionine	₹ 698.00 53mg / 30mg / 36mg / 23mg / 105mg / 38mg / 59mg / 68mg / 101mg / 86mg / 67mg 10 Tablets
Combination of Generics : Methionine, Isoleucine, L-Histidine, L-Leucine, L-Threonine, L-Tryptophan, Leucine, Nitrogen, Phenylalanine, Tyrosine, Valine

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Drug information on Ketosteril (Methionine - Combination) from Fresenius Kabi Oncology Ltd

Drug Name : Methionine

Methionine generic Methionine is an amino acid. It is used to: • Make the urine more acidic and reduce irritation from diaper rash in an infant or rash due to bladder incontinence in an adult. • It also helps in controlling strong urine odor. • Prevents liver damage in patients with acetaminophen/paracetamol poisoning.
More Info about Methionine

Written & Compiled by Pharmacist Pallavi Singh, M. Pharmacy (Pharmacy Practice)

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Simi Paknikar, MD

Last Updated on February, 2, 2017

Side effects of Methionine

Gastrointestinal disorder: Nausea and vomiting

Others: Drowsiness

When Should Methionine not be taken? (Contraindications)

Methionine is contraindicated in the following conditions:

• Allergy to methionine
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding
• Acidosis, which can worsen
• Liver disease
• Atherosclerosis and methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) deficiency, due to possible homocysteine build up which can increase the risk for heart disease
• Schizophrenia

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