Vitamins

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Commercial vitamin preparations for TPN are available. The vitamin requirements for TPN patients are different from non-TPN patients because absorption is not a factor with TPN. When needs are increased for certain disease states, single vitamin supplements can be added to the solution. Serum vitamin levels can be monitored and dosage adjusted accordingly. Vitamin preparations should be added to the TPN solution just prior to administration to avoid losses from light exposure.

Vitamins (in liquid form) can be added to the TPN solution. Supplement Recommendations