KETOSTERIL (ketoanalogues), combination of amino acids

No clinical benefit demonstrated in combination with a very low protein diet in chronic renal failure

• KETOSTERIL has Marketing Authorisation, in combination with a very low protein diet (0.4 g/kg/day) in chronic renal failure, to reduce the uraemic syndrome and better control the phosphorous-calcium metabolism.

• The data from clinical studies having evaluated its efficacy and safety are fragmentary.

• Its actual benefit is low and does not provide any improvement in the management of patients with chronic renal failure in combination with a very low protein diet.