Vitlipid N Intravenous Infusion for Adults

Who can administer

May be administered by registered competent doctor or nurse/midwife

Important information

• In SHORT SUPPLY as of February 2023, use Cernevit in the meantime
• Must be co-administered with Solivito N (to ensure both water and fat-soluble vitamins are given)
• This combination replaces Cernevit (temporarily in short supply)
• Vitlipid contains Vitamin K - so separate supplementation is not usually necessary

Available preparations

Vitlipid N Adult -In SHORT SUPPLY as of February 2023, use Cernevit in the meantime

		Each 10mL ampoule contains
Vitamin A	Retinol palmitate	990micrograms (3,300 units)
Vitamin D2	Ergocalciferol	5micrograms (200 units)
Vitamin E	dl-alpha-tocopherol	9.1mg (10 units)
Vitamin K1	Phytomenadione	150micrograms

Reconstitution

Already in solution

Draw up using a 5 micron filter needle

Infusion fluids

Sodium chloride 0.9% ^{(ref 1)}

Methods of intravenous administration

Intermittent intravenous infusion

• Add the contents of one ampoule of Vitlipid to one vial of Solivito N - this will reconstitute the Solivito
• Then add the mixture of Solivito N/Vitlipid N to 100mL infusion fluid and administer over at least two hours ^{(ref 1)}
• If patient is also prescribed Additrace, this may be added to the same infusion bag ^{(ref 1)}
• Invert the infusion bag several times to ensure adequate mixing
• Protect from light during administration

Dose in adults

Usual dose

• One ampoule diluted as above daily

Storage

Store below 25⁰C

References

1: Data on file from Fresenius Kabi November 2020

Therapeutic classification

Parenteral nutrition