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Nutritional value per serving:
Serving Information Amount per 100 grams / 100 ml of product:
| Nutrition Information | per 100g powder |
| Energy kJ | 1343 |
| kcal | 316 |
| Protein Equivalent |
79 |
| Total Amino Acids |
94.5 |
| Carbohydrates |
nil added |
| of which sugars | nil added |
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Essential Amino Acid Mix (UCD all ages)
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Description:
Essential Amino Acid Mix is an unflavoured powdered blend of the essential amino acids. A food for special medical purposes. -
Indications and Prescribability:
Essential Amino Acid Mix can be used in infants, children and adults for the dietary management of certain Urea Cycle Disorders such as OTC deficiency and CPS deficiency.
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Suggested Intake:
The quantity of Essential Amino Acid Mix and the dilution should be determined by a clinician or a dietitian only and is dependent on the age, bodyweight, and medical condition of the patient.
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Preparation & Administration:
The recommended dilution is 1 to 20 (i.e. 5g Essential Amino Acid Mix plus 100ml with water).
1. Add a small amount of water to the prescribed amount of Essential Amino Acid Mix. Stir with a fork until a smooth paste is obtained.
2. Continue stirring whilst adding the remaining volume of water.Essential Amino Acid Mix can be taken as a chilled drink or as a paste, additional water or diluted drinks must be consumed at the same time. Essential Amino Acid Mix may also be flavoured with a separate flavour from the SHS flavour range.
FLAVOURING IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR INFANTS LESS THAN SIX MONTHS.
The osmolality of Essential Amino Acid Mix at 1 to 20 dilution is 360 mosm/kg.
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Precautions:
Use under medical supervision.
Not suitable for use as a sole source of nutrition.
Not for parenteral use. -
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place.
Always replace the container lid after use.
Once opened use within one month. -
Pack Size:
200g securitainers.
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Notes:
Shelf life: 3 years.
