Vitaflo Glycosade Starch Oral Supplement is a hydrothermally processed high amylopectin cornstarch which is use in the dietary management of hepatic Glycogen Storage Diseases (GSD) where the use of a long acting cornstarch is indicated.
Features:
- Suitable from 5 years of age
- A source of slow-release starch
- Flows easily through a feeding tube
- Mixes well into suitable food or drink
- Available in Unflavored and Lemon flavor
- Pack Size - 30 x 60 g (2.1 oz) packets
- Net Weight - 1.8 kg (63 oz) (3.9 lb)
- Glycosade can be taken as a drink or given as a bolus via feeding tube
- Specialized patented heat and moisture process for slower release starch
- Each 60g sachet has an equivalent carbohydrate content of 55g of uncooked cornstarch
Preparation:
- Measure there required amount of liquid into a container with a lid.
- Add the required amount of Glycosade to the container.
- Typically, a packet of Glycosade can be added to 120 ml (4 fl oz) of cold water or other suitable fluids.
- Close the lid tightly and shake until the powder is dissolved.
- Drink Glycosade straight away
NOTE: Donot heat or warm the Glycosade as this destroys the properties of the starch.
Precaution:
- For enteral use only.
- Not for use as a sole source of nutrition.
- Must only be given to patients with proven GSD under strict medical supervision.
- Glycosade may also be given through a feeding tube. Not intended for use as a continuous enteral feed. Administer as a bolus to prevent possible tube blockage.
Storage: Store in a cool dry place. Packets are designed for single use and should be used immediately once opened.
Nutritional Information |
|
Unflavored |
Lemon |
Units
|
per 100g |
per 60g (1 packet) |
per 100g |
per 60g (1 packet) |
Calories |
kcal |
352 |
212 |
352 |
212 |
Protein |
g |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Total Carbohydrates |
g |
88 |
53 |
88 |
53 |
Sugars |
g |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Total Fat |
g |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Unflavored - Ingredient: Cornstarch.
Lemon (artificially flavored) - Ingredients: Cornstarch, Natural and artificial flavor, Xanthan gum, Citric acid, Sucralose.
Osmolality:
Unflavored: 60 g (1 packet) + 120 ml (4 fl oz) water = 14 mOsm/kg
Lemon flavor: 60 g (1 packet) + 120 ml (4 fl oz) water = 19 mOsm/kg