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Phenylalanine

Information about Phenylalanine

Phenylalanine Uses

Phenylalanine is used in the treatment of nutritional deficiencies.

How Phenylalanine works

Phenylalanine is an amino acid and the exact mechanism of its action is not clearly understood.

Common side effects of Phenylalanine

No common side effects seen

CONTENT DETAILS

Written By

MMST, MBBS

Reviewed By

Dr. Ashish Ranjan

MD (Pharmacology), MBBS

Written By

Dr. Betina Chandolia

MDS, BDS

Reviewed By

Dr. Varun Gupta

MD Pharmacology, MBBS

Written By

Dr. Betina Chandolia

MDS, BDS

Reviewed By

Dr. Lalit Kanodia

MBA, MD Pharmacology

Written By

Dr. Betina Chandolia

MDS, BDS

Reviewed By

Dr. Ashish Ranjan

MD (Pharmacology), MBBS

Written By

Dr. Betina Chandolia

MDS, BDS

Reviewed By

Dr. Ashish Ranjan

MD (Pharmacology), MBBS

Written By

Dr. Radhika Dua

MDS, BDS

Reviewed By

Dr. Shilpa Garcha

MD (Pharmacology), MBBS

Written By

Dr. Shreya Gupta

MDS (Oral Pathology & Microbiology), BDS

Reviewed By

Dr. Ashish Ranjan

MD (Pharmacology), MBBS

Written By

Dr. Betina Chandolia

MDS, BDS

Reviewed By

Dr. Ashish Ranjan

MD (Pharmacology), MBBS

Written By

Dr. Shreya Gupta

MDS (Oral Pathology & Microbiology), BDS

Reviewed By

Dr. Ashish Ranjan

MD (Pharmacology), MBBS

Written By

Dr. Balshine Singh Kanwar

MD, MBBS

Reviewed By

Dr. Ashish Ranjan

MD (Pharmacology), MBBS

Written By

Dr. Sakshi Jain

MS, BDS

Reviewed By

Dr. Shilpa Garcha

MD (Pharmacology), MBBS

Last updated

17 Mar 2020 | 06:52 AM (UTC)

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Available Medicine for Phenylalanine

MelarocRivan Pharma

₹1501 variant(s)

Expert advice for Phenylalanine

Do not take phenylalanine if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to phenylalanine.
Do not take phenylalanine if you have schizophrenia (psychiatric condition); or genetic disorder such as phenylketonuria or alkaptonuria.
Avoid using phenylalanine if you are pregnant or breast feeding.

Frequently asked questions for Phenylalanine

Phenylalanine

Q. Is Phenylalanine safe?

Phenylalanine is safe if used in amounts found in foods and as medicines by persons who have normal Phenylalanine levels. Patient should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use

Q. Is Phenylalanine gluten free?

Yes. Phenylalanine is gluten free. However, please refer to package insert of the prescribed brand before use

Q. Does Phenylalanine cause cancer/weight gain/gas/diarrhea/keep you awake/ headache/raise blood pressure?

Phenylalanine causing these side effects is very rare. However, always consult your doctor if you experience any of these side effects

Q. Does Phenylalanine work?

Phenylalanine works if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.