Is Amino Acid Injection (Aminosyn Ii) in shortage?
Yes. Amino Acid Injection is on FDA’s drug shortage list (unavailable), last updated Oct 2, 2026.
Why it’s in shortage
- Shortage of an active ingredient
- Shortage of an inactive ingredient component
Every listed package
FDA tracks shortages per package. What each maker reports, most recently updated first:
- PROSOL 20% SULFITE FREE IN PLASTIC CONTAINER, Injection, 2.76 g/100 mL; 1.96 g/100 mL; 600 mg/100 mL; 1.02 g/100 mL; 2.06 g/100 mL; 1.18 g/100 mL; 1.08 g/100 mL; 1.08 g/100 mL; 1.35 g/100 mL; 760 mg/100 mL; 1 g/100 mL; 1.34 g/100 mL; 1.02 g/100 mL; 980 mg/100 mL; 320 mg/100 mL; 50 mg/100 mL; 1.44 g/100 mL (NDC 0338-0499-06)
Maker contact: 888-229-0001
- Clinisol 15% Sulfite Free In Plastic Container, Injection, 0.15 (NDC 0338-0502-03)
Maker contact: 888-229-0001
- Clinisol 15% Sulfite Free In Plastic Container, Injection, 0.15 (NDC 0338-0502-06)
Maker contact: 888-229-0001
- Travasol, Injection, 2.07 g/100 mL; 1.15 g/100 mL; 1.03 g/100 mL; 480 mg/100 mL; 600 mg/100 mL; 730 mg/100 mL; 580 mg/100 mL; 400 mg/100 mL; 560 mg/100 mL; 680 mg/100 mL; 500 mg/100 mL; 420 mg/100 mL; 180 mg/100 mL; 40 mg/100 mL; 580 mg/100 mL (NDC 0338-0644-03)
Estimated recovery: December 2026
Maker contact: 888-229-0001
- Travasol, Injection, 2.07 g/100 mL; 1.15 g/100 mL; 1.03 g/100 mL; 480 mg/100 mL; 600 mg/100 mL; 730 mg/100 mL; 580 mg/100 mL; 400 mg/100 mL; 560 mg/100 mL; 680 mg/100 mL; 500 mg/100 mL; 420 mg/100 mL; 180 mg/100 mL; 40 mg/100 mL; 580 mg/100 mL (NDC 0338-0644-04)
Maker contact: 888-229-0001
- Travasol, Injection, 2.07 g/100 mL; 1.15 g/100 mL; 1.03 g/100 mL; 480 mg/100 mL; 600 mg/100 mL; 730 mg/100 mL; 580 mg/100 mL; 400 mg/100 mL; 560 mg/100 mL; 680 mg/100 mL; 500 mg/100 mL; 420 mg/100 mL; 180 mg/100 mL; 40 mg/100 mL; 580 mg/100 mL (NDC 0338-0644-06)
Maker contact: 888-229-0001
- Premasol 10% Sulfite Free in VIAFLEX Plastic Container, Injection, 0.1 (NDC 0338-1130-03)
Maker contact: 888-229-0001
- Premasol 10% Sulfite Free in VIAFLEX Plastic Container, Injection, 0.1 (NDC 0338-1130-04)
Maker contact: 888-229-0001
- Premasol 10% Sulfite Free in VIAFLEX Plastic Container, Injection, 0.1 (NDC 0338-1130-06)
Maker contact: 888-229-0001
- Aminosyn-PF 7%, Injection, 0.07 (NDC 0990-4178-03)
Estimated recovery: TBD. This product is distributed by ICU Medical. For questions regarding this product, please contact ICU Medical.
Maker contact: 1-866-829-9025 or ProductAvailability@icumed.com
- Aminosyn-PF 10%, Injection, 0.1 (NDC 0990-4179-05)
Estimated recovery: TBD. This product is distributed by ICU Medical. For questions regarding this product, please contact ICU Medical.
Maker contact: 1-866-829-9025 or ProductAvailability@icumed.com
- Aminosyn II 15% In Plastic Container, Injection, 0.15 (NDC 0990-7171-17)
This product is distributed by ICU Medical. For questions regarding this product, please contact ICU Medical.
Maker contact: 1-866-829-9025 or ProductAvailability@icumed.com
- Aminosyn II 10% In Plastic Container, Injection, 0.1 (NDC 0990-7172-17)
This product is distributed by ICU Medical. For questions regarding this product, please contact ICU Medical.
Maker contact: 1-866-829-9025 or ProductAvailability@icumed.com
- TrophAmine 10%, Injection, 0.1 (NDC 0264-1933-10)
Maker contact: 800-227-2862
- Plenamine, Injection, 0.15 (NDC 0264-4500-00)
Maker contact: 800-227-2862
- Plenamine, Injection, 0.15 (NDC 0264-4500-05)
Maker contact: 800-227-2862
FDA recalls of the same active ingredient
Recalls can cause or worsen a shortage. These FDA drug recalls share an active ingredient with Amino Acid Injection:
- Exela Pharma Sciences LLC recalls ELCYS (cysteine hydrochloride injection), USP, 500 mg/10mL (50 mg/mL), 10x10 mL Single Dose Sterile Vials, For
- Baxter Healthcare Corporation recalls 10% Premasol sulfite-free (Amino Acid) Injection, 2000 mL bulk package, Rx only, Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Clintec
- Baxter Healthcare Corp. recalls CLINIMIX E 5/15 sulfite-free (5% Amino Acid with Electrolytes in 15% Dextrose with Calcium) Injection, 1000 mL
- Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC recalls KABIVEN [(3.9%) Lipid Injectable Emulsion with (3.1%) Amino Acids and Electrolytes and (9.8%) Dextrose; Sulfite-free],
- Baxter Healthcare Corp recalls Clinimix E 5/20 sulfite-free (5% amino-acid with electrolytes in 20% dextrose with calcium) Injection, 2000 mL in Dual
- Baxter Healthcare Corp. recalls Clinimix E 4.25/10 sulfite-free (4.25% Amino Acid with Electrolytes in 10% Dextrose with Calcium) Injections, in
- Baxter Healthcare Corp recalls ProSol - sulfite-free (Amino Acid) Injection, 20%, 2000 mL VIAFLEX container bag, Rx only, Baxter Healthcare
- Baxter Healthcare Corp. recalls Clinimix 4.25/25 sulfite-free (4.25% Amino Acid in 25% Dextrose) Injection, 1000 mLCLARITY Dual Chamber Container bag,
- Baxter Healthcare Corp. recalls Clinimix E 4.25/10 sulfite-free (4.25% Amino Acid with Electrolytes in 10% Dextrose with Calcium) Injection, 2000 mL
- Baxter Healthcare Corp. recalls Clinimix 5/15 sulfite-free (5% Amino Acid in 15% Dextrose) Injection, 2000 mL CLARITY Dual Chamber Container bag, Rx
- Baxter Healthcare Corp. recalls 10%, Travasol (Amino Acid) Injection, 2000 ml, Pharmacy Bulk Package Not for Direct Infusion, Baxter Healthcare
Amino Acid Injection shortage questions
Is Amino Acid Injection (Aminosyn Ii) in shortage?
Yes. Amino Acid Injection is on FDA’s drug shortage list (unavailable), last updated Oct 2, 2026.
Why is there a Amino Acid Injection shortage?
FDA records the reason as: Shortage of an active ingredient; Shortage of an inactive ingredient component.
What should I do if I can’t get Amino Acid Injection?
Don’t stop or ration it on your own. Ask your pharmacist whether another strength, package size or maker is in stock, and ask your prescriber about an alternative if none is.
Source: FDA Drug Shortages Database via openFDA. FDA notes that openFDA data is unvalidated and should not be used to make decisions about medical care; ask your pharmacist or prescriber before changing any medication. FDA Drug Shortages Database.
