OA 2 is a medical food powder that is free of the essential amino acids isoleucine, methionine, threonine and valine for children and adults with documented propionic and methylmalonic acidemias (organic acidemias). The product has all other essential amino acids as well as nonessential amino acids, carbohydrates, fats, essential fatty acids, vitamins and minerals. Use under direct and continuing medical supervision.

Features

• Vanilla scent
• Volume: 1 lb.
• Kosher Dairy (OU-D), Halal
• Mixes easily and stays in suspension well
• Can be easily modified with preferred flavor enhancers

OA 2 has all the essential amino acids appropriate for patients with documented organic acidemias, as well as nonessential amino acids, carbohydrates, fats, essential fatty acids, vitamins and minerals

• 21 g protein equivalent/100 g powder.
• Isoleucine-, methionine-, threonine- and valine-free.
• Fat comprises approximately 20% of total Calories (9 g/100 g powder).
• The protein source is a mixture of L-amino acids optimized for blandness, free of isoleucine, methionine, threonine and valine.
• Has protein, linoleic and linolenic acid and vitamins and minerals not available from low-protein foods while supplying fewer calories than OA 1.

Ingredients: Corn syrup solids, sugar, amino acids (L-alanine, L-leucine, L-lysine hydrochloride, potassium aspartate, L-proline, L-arginine, glycine, L-phenylalanine, L-tyrosine, L-serine, L-histidine, L-tryptophan, L-cystine), soy oil, modified corn starch, calcium phosphate, sodium citrate, magnesium phosphate, potassium chloride and less than 1%: sodium phosphate, potassium citrate, choline chloride, ascorbic acid, taurine, inositol, ferrous sulfate, L-carnitine, zinc sulfate, niacinamide, vitamin E acetate, vitamin A palmitate, calcium pantothenate, cupric sulfate, manganese sulfate, vitamin B12, thiamin hydrochloride, vitamin B6 hydrochloride, riboflavin, folic acid, vitamin D3, chromic chloride, sodium molybdate, sodium iodide, sodium selenite, biotin, vitamin K1, ethyl vanillin.

Dilutions And Preparation

WARNING: The consumer’s health depends on carefully following the instructions below. Use only as directed by a medical professional. Improper hygiene, preparation, dilution, use or storage may result in severe harm. Powder medical foods are not sterile and should not be fed to those persons who might have immune problems unless directed and supervised by a medical professional.

The medical professional will provide the correct amount of powder to mix with water for consumption.

It is important to follow the directions below.

Measure the correct amount of water into a suitable container for mixing. Then add the required amount of product. Mix well until blended. Failure to follow these instructions could result in severe harm. Once prepared, product can spoil quickly. Either consume immediately or cover and store in refrigerator at 35–40°F (2–4°C) for no longer than 24 hours. Mix well before each use. Do not use prepared product if it is unrefrigerated for more than a total of 2 hours. Do not freeze prepared product. After feeding begins, use product within 1 hour or discard.

If instructed to use the scoop in the can, each unpacked, level scoop delivers approximately 14.5 g of powder. Store DRY scoop in can.

Refer to the product label for the most accurate information.

CAUTION: Mead Johnson Nutrition OA 2 is to be used only in the dietary management of children and adults with documented propionic acidemia and methylmalonic acidemia while under direct and continuing medical supervision.

WARNING: This product is nutritionally incomplete. Continuing medical supervision and frequent blood tests are required. OA 2 must be supplemented using other food sources of protein and fluid to provide enough isoleucine, methionine, threonine and valine to support dietary requirements of children and adults.

WARNING: Not for parenteral (I.V.) use.

Powder Storage: Store cans at room temperature. After opening can, keep tightly covered, store in dry area and use contents within 1 month. Do not freeze powder and avoid excessive heat.

Use by date on can end.