• Methionine is available as a tablet, capsule, powder or liquid.
• Acetaminophen poisoning is: 2.5 g every four hours for 4 doses within 10 hours of acetaminophen intake.
• Acidification of urine in adults: 200mg three to four times a day orally in the form of capsules or powder.
The dose in children will be decided by the physician.
• 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
Dosage & When it is to be taken
The recommended dose for:• Acetaminophen poisoning is: 2.5 g every four hours for 4 doses within 10 hours of acetaminophen intake.
• Acidification of urine in adults: 200mg three to four times a day orally in the form of capsules or powder.
The dose in children will be decided by the physician.
When it is not to 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
