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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 | 1530 |
| kcal | 360 |
| Protein Equivalent | 25 |
| Total Amino Acids g | 30 |
| (of which 40% BCAA | |
| Carbohydrate g | 65 |
| of which sugars | 58.5 |
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Hepatamine
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Description:
Hepatamine is an Orange flavoured amino acid drink mix containing carbohydrate and supplemented with branched chain amino acids (BCAA). A food for special medical purposes. -
Indications and Prescribability:
Hepatamine is a BCAA drink mix, designed as a supplementary source of nutrition for use in the dietary management of severe liver disease for children over 3 years of age and adults. Hepatamine is low in aromatic amino acids and supplemented with branched chain amino acids, which may be preferentially utilised in liver disease, enhancing positive nitrogen balance.
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Suggested Intake:
The quantity of Hepatamine should be determined by the clinician or dietitian 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 5 w/v dilution. (i.e. one 50g sachet added to 250ml of water). Hepatamine can be given in a more concentrated form (e.g. 1 to 4 dilution), however care should be taken with osmotically sensitive patients.
1. Add a small amount of the water prescribed to a 50g sachet of Hepatamine. Stir with a fork until a smooth paste is obtained.
2. Continue stirring whilst adding the rest of the prescribed amount of water.Hepatamine is now ready for use.
Hepatamine is best presented as a chilled drink. -
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.
Once a sachet is opened it should be stored in an airtight container and used within 2-3 days. -
Pack Size:
Hepatamine is available as 4 x 50g sachets.
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