Essential Amino Acid Mix (UCD all ages)
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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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.
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.
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.
Precautions
Use under medical supervision.
Not suitable for use as a sole source of nutrition.
Not for parenteral use.
Precautions
Store in a cool, dry place.
Always replace the container lid after use.
Once opened use within one month.
Pack Size
200g securitainers.
Notes
Shelf life: 3 years.