Aspartame is used as a low-calorie dietary supplement and as a substitute for sugar in foods and beverages.

Aspartame is a low-calorie artificial sweetener widely used in reduced-calorie foods and beverages. It is composed of two amino acids, aspartic acid and phenylalanine, in the form of a methyl ester. These components are naturally present in protein-rich foods such as meat, grains, and dairy products. After ingestion, aspartame is broken down into aspartic acid, phenylalanine, and a small amount of methanol, which are absorbed and utilized through normal metabolic pathways. These components do not accumulate in the body and are processed similarly to those obtained from natural dietary sources.

Aspartame is approximately 180–200 times sweeter than sucrose, allowing it to provide sweetness with minimal caloric contribution. It is metabolized like a protein, and its amino acids are utilized in normal physiological processes.

According to individual taste. 1 pellet is equivalent in sweetness to 1 tsf of sugar.

Aspartame has no well-established or clinically significant drug interactions reported.

Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to aspartame or in conditions such as complete biliary obstruction.

Possible adverse effects include constipation, fecal impaction, hemorrhoids, abdominal discomfort or pain, heartburn, flatulence, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, increased bleeding tendency with prolonged use, osteoporosis, steatorrhea at high doses, skin rash, itching of the tongue, skin or perianal region, and hyperchloremic acidosis.

Pregnancy Category C. Animal studies have shown potential adverse effects on the fetus, and there are no adequate studies in humans. The drug should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk.

Consult a healthcare professional before use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Oral nutritional supplement.