Look Up > Drugs > L-Lysine
L-Lysine
Pronunciation
U.S. Brand Names
Generic Available
Synonyms
Pharmacological Index
Use
Pregnancy Risk Factor
Usual Dosage
Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions
Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment
Dosage Forms

Pronunciation
(el LYE seen)

U.S. Brand Names
Enisyl®[OTC]; Lycolan® Elixir [OTC]

Generic Available

Yes


Synonyms
L-Lysine Hydrochloride

Pharmacological Index

Nutritional Supplement


Use

Improves utilization of vegetable proteins


Pregnancy Risk Factor

C


Usual Dosage

Adults: Oral: 334-1500 mg/day


Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions

No information available to require special precautions


Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment

No effects or complications reported


Dosage Forms

l-lysine hydrochloride:

Elixir: 100 mg/15 mL with glycine 1800 mg/15 mL and alcohol 12%

Tablet: 312 mg, 334 mg, 500 mg, 1000 mg


Copyright © 1978-2000 Lexi-Comp Inc. All Rights Reserved