TYROS 2 is an iron-fortified medical food powder that is free of the essential amino acids phenylalanine and tyrosine for children and adults with documented tyrosinemia. This 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
TYROS 2 provides all the essential amino-acids appropriate for people with documented tyrosinemia, as well as nonessential amino acids, carbohydrates, fats, essential fatty acids, vitamins and minerals children and adults need.
- Iron fortified
- Vanilla scent
- Volume: 1 lb.
- Kosher Dairy (OU-D), Halal
- 22 g protein equivalent ⁄ 100 g powder
- Mixes easily and stays in suspension well
- Suitable for someone with lactose intolerance
- Can be easily modified with preferred flavor enhancers
- Vitamin and mineral levels appropriate for children and adults
- Higher level of protein equivalent than found in TYROS 1 (22 g vs. 16.7 g)
Ingredients: Corn syrup solids, amino acids (L-glutamine, L-leucine, potassium aspartate, L-lysine hydrochloride, L-proline, L-valine, L-isoleucine, L-alanine, L-arginine, L-threonine, L-serine, glycine, L-histidine, L-methionine, L-tryptophan, L-cystine), sugar, 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.
Preparation
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. Consume the prepared beverage immediately or cover and refrigerate. Use within 48 hours of preparation. Mix before drinking.
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 TYROS 2 is to be used only in the dietary management of children and adults with documented inborn errors of tyrosine metabolism including tyrosinemia type II while under direct and continuing medical supervision.
WARNING: This product is nutritionally incomplete. Continuing medical supervision and frequent blood tests are required. TYROS 2 must be supplemented using other food sources of protein and fluid to provide enough tyrosine and phenylalanine 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 a dry area and use contents within 1 month. Do not freeze powder and avoid excessive heat.
Use by date on can end.