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These highlights do not include all the information needed to use Smoflipid safely and effectively. See full prescribing information, including Boxed Warning, for Smoflipid available at www.smoflipid.com
SMOFLIPID (lipid injectable emulsion), for intravenous use
Smoflipid is indicated in adults as a source of calories and essential fatty acids for parenteral nutrition when oral or enteral nutrition is not possible, insufficient, or contraindicated.
Limitations of Use:
The omega-6: omega-3 fatty acid ratio and Medium Chain Triglycerides in Smoflipid have not been shown to improve clinical outcomes compared to other intravenous lipid emulsions.
Smoflipid is a lipid injectable emulsion with a lipid content of 0.2 grams/mL in 100 mL, 250 mL, and 500 mL.
See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning.
Most common adverse drug reactions (>1%) from clinical trials were nausea, vomiting, hyperglycemia, flatulence, pyrexia, abdominal pain, increased blood triglycerides, hypertension, sepsis, dyspepsia, urinary tract infection, anemia and device related infection.
To report suspected adverse reactions, contact Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC, at 1-800-551-7176 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
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