Consumer Options:

Search Within:

Order by:

Sort By:

HCP Options

Search Within:

Order by:

Sort By:

Nutritional value per serving:

Serving Information Amount per 100 grams / 100 ml of product:

Nutrition Information  per 100g powder 
 Energy kJ 1394
           kcal 328
 Protein Equivalent g 82
Total Amino Acids g  98
 Carbohydrate g nil added
 of which sugars nil added
 of which lactose nil added
For full table, click PDF
Get Adobe Reader

Histidon (Histidinaemia all ages)

  • Description:

    Histidon is a histidine free unflavoured powdered blend of essential and non-essential amino acids. A food for special medical purposes.
  • Indications and Prescribability:

    Histidon can be used in infants, children and adults for the dietary management of Histidinaemia.

  • Suggested Intake:

    The quantity of Histidon 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.

    The diet must be supplemented with some natural protein and other nutrients in medically prescribed quantities to meet the histidine and general nutrient requirements of the patient. A source of vitamins, minerals and trace elements is also required eg. Phlexy-Vits.

  • Preparation & Administration:

    The recommended dilution is 1 to 20 (i.e. 5g of Histidon plus 100ml of water).

    1. Add a small amount of water to the prescribed amount of Histidon.  Stir with a fork until a smooth paste is obtained.
    2. Continue stirring whilst adding the remaining volume of water.

    Histidon can be taken as a chilled drink. It can also be taken as a paste, additional water or diluted drinks must be consumed at the same time. Histidon may also be flavoured with a separate flavour from the SHS flavour range.

  • Precautions:

    Use under medical supervision.
    Not suitable for use as a sole source of nutrition.
    Requires an additional source of vitamins, minerals and trace elements.
    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:

    500g cans.

  • Notes:

    Shelf life: 3 years.
  • Return to previous page