Adults: The amount of nitrogen required to maintain body protein depends on the patient’s condition. For no or mild metabolic stress and a normal nutritional state, 0.10-0.15g of nitrogen per kg of body weight per day is needed. For moderate metabolic stress, 0.15-0.20g nitrogen per kg/day is needed. For severe catabolism, such as in burns or trauma, up to 0.20-0.25g nitrogen per kg/day is required. For these needs, the dosage is 11-27 ml per kg per day. In obese patients, the dose should be based on their ideal weight. 1000-2000 ml may be given intravenously over 24 hours, at a rate not exceeding 500 ml in 3 hours (about 30-60 drops per minute).

Infants and children: For infants and children, the maximum infusion rate should be 30 ml per kg of body weight per day. The rate can be gradually increased during the first week of treatment.