PK Aid-4 (PKU ages 6 months +)
Nutritional value per serving
Serving Information
Amount per 100 grams / 100 ml of product
| Nutrition Information | per 100g powder | per scoop |
| Energy kJ | 1420 | 71 |
| kcal | 334 | 17 |
| Protein Equivalent g | 79 | 3.95 |
| Total Amino Acids g | 95 | 4.75 |
| Carbohydrate g | 4.5 | 0.23 |
| of which sugars | 0.4 | 0.02 |
| of which lactose | nil added | nil added |
Description
PK Aid-4 is a phenylalanine free unflavoured blend of essential and non-essential amino acids. A food for special medical purposes.
Indications and Prescribability
PK Aid-4 can be used in infants, children and adults for the dietary management of Phenylketonuria.
Suggested Intake
The quantity of PK Aid-4 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 phenylalanine and general nutrient requirements of the patient. A source of vitamins, minerals and trace elements is required (eg. Phlexy-Vits)
Preparation & Administration
The recommended dilution is 1 to 20 (i.e. 5g of PK Aid-4 plus 100ml of water).
1. Add a small amount of water to the prescribed amount of PK Aid-4. Stir with a fork until a smooth paste is obtained.
2. Continue stirring whilst adding the remaining volume of water.
PK Aid-4 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.
PK Aid-4 can be used as part of a modular feed or added as an amino acid supplement to XP Analog and XP Analog LCP in the latter stages of weaning.
PK Aid-4 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 PK Aid-4 at a 1 to 20 concentration is 349 mosm/kg.
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.
Precautions
Store in a cool, dry place.
Always replace the container lid after use.
Once opened use within one month.
Pack Size
500g can
Notes
3 year shelf life: SHS are part of Nutricia and Danone Medical Nutrition.