Glutamine (Oral Route)


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Glutamine (Oral Route)

Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

US Brand Names

  • Enterex Glutapak-10
  • Resource Glutasolve
  • Sympt-X
  • Sympt-X G.I.

Description

Glutamine is a substance naturally produced in the body to help regulate cell growth and function. There may also be man-made versions of these substances. Glutamine is used along with human growth hormone and a specialized diet to treat short bowel syndrome

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

For good health, it is important that you eat a balanced and varied diet. Follow carefully any diet program your health care professional may recommend. For your specific dietary vitamin and/or mineral needs, ask your health care professional for a list of appropriate foods. If you think that you are not getting enough vitamins and/or minerals in your diet, you may choose to take a dietary supplement.

Before Using
DR600731 Portions of this document last updated: Nov. 1, 2011

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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