Multitrace-5

This formulation is indicated for use as a supplement to intravenous solutions given for TPN. Administration of the solution in TPN solutions helps to maintain plasma levels of zinc, copper, manganese, selenium and chromium and to prevent depletion of endogenous stores of these trace elements and subsequent deficiency symptoms.

MULTITRACE ® - 5 should not be given undiluted by direct injection into a peripheral vein because of the potential of infusion phlebitis.

Copper and Manganese are eliminated via the bile. In patients with severe liver dysfunction and/or biliary tract obstruction, decreasing or omitting copper and manganese supplements entirely may be necessary. This product contains aluminum that may be toxic. Aluminum may reach toxic levels with prolonged parenteral administration if kidney function is impaired. Premature neonates are particularly at risk because their kidneys are immature, and they require large amounts of calcium and phosphate solutions, which contain aluminum.

Research indicates that patients with impaired kidney function, including premature neonates, who receive parenteral levels of aluminum at greater than 4 to 5 mcg/kg/day accumulate aluminum at levels associated with central nervous system and bone toxicity. Tissue loading may occur at even lower rates of administration.

Pregnancy Teratogenic Effects Pregnancy Category C: SELENIUM at high dosage levels (15-30 mcg/egg) has been reported to have adverse embryological effects among chickens. There are however no adequate and wellcontrolled studies in pregnant women. MULTITRACE ® - 5 should be used during pregnancy only if potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. Presence of SELENIUM in placenta and umbilical cord blood has been reported in humans.

The amounts of ZINC, COPPER, MANGANESE, CHROMIUM and SELENIUM in the solution are very small and toxicity symptoms due to these trace elements at suggested dosage levels are considered unlikely to occur.