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Amino Acids and Dextrose

Published: July 26, 2026Updated: July 26, 2026

Clinimix 4.25/10 is a sterile, balanced parenteral nutrition solution containing 4.25% amino acids and 10% dextrose delivered intravenously. It provides essential protein and carbohydrates for patients unable to receive adequate nutrition through the gastrointestinal tract due to illness, surgery, or gastrointestinal dysfunction. This medication is typically used in hospitalized patients, those with malabsorption disorders, or individuals requiring nutritional support when oral or enteral feeding is not possible.

Quick summary

Clinimix 4.25/10 is an IV nutrition solution providing amino acids and dextrose for patients who cannot eat normally.

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Key facts at a glance

RxNorm
800402
Generic
Clinimix 4.25/10
Class
brand-name
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Availability
rx
Lactation
unknown
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Regions
US, EU, CN, JP
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Total or partial parenteral nutrition for patients who cannot meet nutritional needs orally or enterally, including critically ill patients, post-surgical patients, those with gastrointestinal disorders, severe malabsorption, or inability to swallow.

Provides essential amino acids for protein synthesis and wound healing, along with dextrose as an energy source, delivered directly into the bloodstream to maintain nutritional status and support metabolic functions when gut function is compromised.

Must be administered intravenously under medical supervision; requires regular monitoring of blood glucose, electrolytes, liver function, and fluid status; risk of infection, metabolic complications, and catheter-related complications; should be used only when enteral nutrition is not possible or insufficient.

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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed July 26, 2026. · Read our editorial policy