Isoleucine
/api/v1/drug/isoleucineIndications
Sourced from openFDA- Take 15 minutes before meals
Dosage & administration
Sourced from openFDADIRECTIONS Adults and children 12 years and older 20 drops in a little water, 2 times per day Children between 12 years and 6 years of age 10 drops in a little water, 2 times per day Children under 6 years 5 drops in a glass of water, 2 times per day
Warnings & precautions
Sourced from openFDAStop use and ask doctor if symptoms persist more than 5 days. If pregnant or breast-feeding ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children . In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Contains ethyl alcohol 30%
Approval history
Sourced from openFDA- Jul 20, 1984NDANDA019018B Braun
- Aug 23, 1984NDANDA018931Baxter Hlthcare
- Sep 6, 1985NDANDA019398Otsuka Icu Medcl
- Oct 17, 1986NDANDA019492Otsuka Icu Medcl
- Dec 19, 1991NDANDA020041Otsuka Icu Medcl
- Dec 19, 1991NDANDA020015Otsuka Icu Medcl
- Mar 26, 1997NDANDA020678Baxter Hlthcare
- Sep 29, 1997NDANDA020734Baxter Hlthcare
FAERS reports
- 1Parenteral Nutrition Associated Liver Disease507.1%
- 2Nausea446.2%
- 3Pyrexia405.7%
- 4Vomiting375.2%
- 5Chills355.0%
- 6Death355.0%
- 7Dyspnoea304.2%
- 8No Adverse Event304.2%
- 9Diarrhoea263.7%
- 10Asthenia243.4%
- 11Palpitations233.3%
- 12Pneumonia213.0%
- 13Pruritus213.0%
- 14Chest Discomfort202.8%
- 15General Physical Health Deterioration182.5%
Literature
Recent PubMed references pinned to Isoleucine as a MeSH major topic. Citations link to pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.
- Inhibition of jasmonic acid-isoleucine conjugating enzyme JAR1 shifts the local and systemic leaf signals and metabolic profiles in Arabidopsis.The New phytologist · 2026 · Zeng M, Mithöfer APMID 42076909DOI 10.1111/nph.71192
- Toward life with a 19-amino acid alphabet through generative artificial intelligence design.Science (New York, N.Y.) · 2026 · Liu L, Rochereau C, Kozlov S, et al.PMID 42060756DOI 10.1126/science.aeb5171
- Adding free leucine to a balanced essential amino acid mixture suppresses intracellular transamination of isoleucine and valine in healthy older adults.Clinical nutrition (Edinburgh, Scotland) · 2026 · Knezek SB, Engelen MPKJ, Coyle KS, et al.PMID 42013668DOI 10.1016/j.clnu.2026.106659
- Val109 and Ile170 contribute to channel function in Guillardia theta-derived anion channelrhodopsins.Scientific reports · 2026 · Yokoyama T, Sugano E, Tabata K, et al.PMID 41963388DOI 10.1038/s41598-026-46487-w
- Urinary metabolomics identifies isoleucine as a prognostic biomarker for progression of diabetic kidney disease.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2026 · Li Y, Yun D, Kwak SH, et al.PMID 41948556DOI 10.3389/fendo.2026.1787886
- Marundihomalkins A-J and Marundisphingalkin A: Triglyceride-Lowering Marine Fungal Alkaloids Featuring Non-amide C-N Linkages between Polyketide and Homoisoleucine or Phytosphingosine.Organic letters · 2026 · Li L, Fan RZ, Xu XX, et al.PMID 41940971DOI 10.1021/acs.orglett.6c00895
- Substrate l-isoleucine facilitates the hyper inhibition of reveromycin A on human cytoplasmic isoleucyl-tRNA synthetase.Archives of biochemistry and biophysics · 2026 · Chen B, Yi F, Qi H, et al.PMID 41839287DOI 10.1016/j.abb.2026.110789
- Precursor balancing by reprogramming pyruvate synthesis for high-yield l-isoleucine production in engineered Escherichia coli.Bioresource technology · 2026 · Huo X, Xia X, Xue N, et al.PMID 41740936DOI 10.1016/j.biortech.2026.134270
Clinical trials
The 10 most recently updated of 64 ClinicalTrials.gov registrations naming Isoleucine as an intervention. Registration is not evidence of efficacy or safety — reference crosswalk only.
- Developing Precision Microbiota-Based Cocktail Modification Therapy to Delay the Progression of Parkinson's Disease (PD) - Use Preclinical Human Trials to Confirm the Impact of the Optimal "Probiotic Y7, Tryptophan and Branched-chain Amino Acid" Cocktail Formula on Early Stage PD PatientsRecruiting · Interventional · 120 enrolled · Taipei Medical UniversityNCT07619560updated 2026-06-02
- SMART Diets for MASLDRecruiting · Phase 2 · Interventional · 102 enrolled · Michigan State UniversityNCT07459504updated 2026-06-01
- Effect of Branched-Chain Amino Acid Supplementation on Myopia ProgressionActive not recruiting · Interventional · 108 enrolled · Zhongda HospitalNCT07585877updated 2026-05-14
- Isoleucine Addition Treatment Effects in a Controlled Diet StudyWithdrawn · Interventional · 0 enrolled · Jean L. FryNCT07329088updated 2026-04-15
- Evaluation of the Effect of Kefir ConsumptionActive not recruiting · Observational · 66 enrolled · Sys2DiagNCT07522372updated 2026-04-13
- Isoleucine, Leucine, Valine and Tryptophan Requirements in TPN Fed NeonatesRecruiting · Interventional · 80 enrolled · The Hospital for Sick ChildrenNCT06372314updated 2026-04-02
- Pre-Surgical Immunonutrition's Effect on Colorectal SurgeryRecruiting · Interventional · 126 enrolled · Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Medicas y Nutricion Salvador ZubiranNCT06883422updated 2026-03-27
- Essential Amino Acids and Parkinsons DiseaseWithdrawn · Phase 1 · Interventional · 0 enrolled · University of ArkansasNCT06604065updated 2026-03-12
- SmART-TBI: Supplementation With Amino Acid Rehabilitative Therapy in TBICompleted · Interventional · 160 enrolled · VA Office of Research and DevelopmentNCT04603443updated 2026-01-06
- Prandial Metabolic Phenotype in AdultsRecruiting · Interventional · 50 enrolled · Texas A&M UniversityNCT05400733updated 2025-10-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Isoleucine used for?
- According to FDA labeling, Isoleucine carries indications including: Take 15 minutes before meals. This is a reference summary of labeled uses, not medical advice or a treatment recommendation.
- What are the brand names for Isoleucine?
- Isoleucine is marketed under brand names including Aminosyn 10%, Sulfite-Free, Aminosyn 3.5 % M, Sulfite Free, Aminosyn 8.5 % with Electrolytes, Sulfite-Free, Aminosyn 8.5%, Sulfite-Free, Aminosyn II 10 %, Aminosyn II 15%, Aminosyn II 8.5 % with Electrolytes, Sulfite-Free, Aminosyn II 8.5 %, Sulfite-Free.
isoleucine is illustrative MVP content compiled from public sources. pharmacopeia is for educational and informational use only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.