Amino acid therapy is not a substitute for established therapeutic measures, eg purging, administration of lactulose and/or gut-sterilising antibiotics, in the treatment of hepatic encephalopathy.
Infusion of Aminoplasmal Hepa 10% should be accompanied by appropriate carbohydrate supply.
Clinical supervision should include regular checks of fluid balance and serum electrolytes.
Electrolytes are to be supplemented as required.