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
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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
