Multrys
Generic name: zinc sulfate, cupric sulfate, manganese sulfate and selenious acid
Dosage form: injection, solution
Drug class:Intravenous nutritional products
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jun 1, 2021.
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Indications and Usage for Multrys
Multrys is indicated in neonatal and pediatric patients weighing less than 10 kg as a source of zinc, copper, manganese, and selenium for parenteral nutrition when oral or enteral nutrition is not possible, insufficient, or contraindicated.
Multrys Dosage and Administration
Important Administration Information
Multrys is supplied as a single-dose vial for admixture use only. Prior to administration, Multrys must be transferred to a separateparenteral nutritioncontainer, diluted, and used as an admixture in parenteral nutrition solution.
The final parenteral nutrition solution is for intravenous infusion into a central or peripheral vein. The choice of a central or peripheral venous route should depend on the osmolarity of the final infusate. Solutions with osmolarity of 900 mOsmol/L or greater must be infused through a central catheter [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)].
Preparation and Administration Instructions
- Multrys is for admixture use only.Prior to administration, Multrys must be prepared and used as an admixture in parenteral nutrition solution.
- Add Multrys to the parenteral nutrition solution in a suitable work area such as a laminar flow hood (or an equivalent clean air compounding area).The key factor in the preparation is careful aseptic technique to avoid inadvertent touch contamination during mixing of solutions and addition of other nutrients.
- Inspect the parenteral nutrition solution containing Multrys for particulate matter before admixing, after admixing, and prior to administration.
