Indicationsrecommended for provision of amino acids and energy in patients who require intravenous nutrition. such conditions include surgery, infections, trauma, burns, prolonged disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, hypoproteinemia, malnutrition, preparation of patients for surgery, chemotherapy or radiation therapy, prolonged coma or refusal to eat. dosage and administrationgenerally proteins are provided in a daily dose of 0.8-1.0 g/kg for maintenance and 1.2-2.0 g/kg in catabolic states. the usual adult dosage of pan-amin sg is 500 ml via intravenous infusion over 200-250 minutes (40-30 drops/min). the dosage should be increased or decreased according to the age and body weight of the patient and the severity of the condition. the infusion rate should be slowed in elderly and severely ill patients. the maximal daily dose of sorbitol should not exceed 100 g. slow intravenous administration is recommended.