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Enteragam Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Serum-derived bovine immunoglobulin/protein isolate (SBI) 5g, dextrose 5g, sunflower lecithin (trace amounts); pwd; per packet; lactose-, gluten-, dye-, and soy-free.
Pharmacological Class
Medical food.
How Supplied
Packets (10g)—30
Manufacturer
Generic Availability
NO
Enteragam Indications
Indications
Clinical dietary management in patients with: limited or impaired capacity to ingest, digest, absorb, or metabolize ordinary foodstuffs or certain nutrients, or specific intestinal disorders (eg, irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea [IBS-D], inflammatory bowel disease [IBD], and HIV-associated enteropathy).
Enteragam Dosage and Administration
Adult
Dissolve packet contents in at least 4oz (120mL) of water or other liquids; stir until fully mixed (do not shake); or, may be mixed in foods (eg, pudding, yogurt); consume dose immediately after mixing. Initially 1 packet twice daily for 2–4 weeks; may increase up to 4 packets daily. Maintenance: at least 1 packet daily.
Children
<2yrs: see full labeling. ≥2yrs: Initially ½ packet daily; may increase dose based on response and tolerance.
Enteragam Contraindications
Contraindications
Beef hypersensitivity.
Enteragam Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Enteragam Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Must use under physician supervision. Pregnancy, labor & delivery, nursing mothers: see full labeling.
Enteragam Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Enteragam Interactions
Not Applicable
Enteragam Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Mild nausea, constipation, stomach cramps, headache, increased urination.
Enteragam Clinical Trials
See Literature
Enteragam Note
Not Applicable
Enteragam Patient Counseling
See Literature
