Vitaflo Phenylalanine50 is a powdered phenylalanine amino acid medical food on a carbohydrate base intended for use in the dietary management of inborn errors of amino acid metabolism such as Tyrosinemia, and should be used under strict medical supervision to provide the specific amounts of phenylalanine that dietary modification alone cannot provide.
Features of Phenylalanine50 Amino Acid Medical Food:
- Single use
- For enteral use only
- Shelf Life - 24 months
- Suitable from 1 year of age
- Pack Size/Weight - 30 x 4g packets = 120g
- Use to be determined by the clinician or dietitian
- May be used in low protein diets in a variety of ways
Nutritional Information |
|
|
per 100g |
per 4g packet |
Calories |
kcal |
384 |
15 |
Protein Equivalent |
g |
1.0 |
0.04 |
L-Phenylalanine |
mg |
1250 |
50 |
Carbohydrate |
g |
95 |
3.8 |
Fat |
g |
0 |
0 |
Important Note:
- Not to be used as a sole source of nutrition.
- Must only be given to patients with proven inborn errors of amino acid metabolism under strict medical supervision.
How to Prepare: To be determined by the clinician or dietitian.
May be used in low protein diets in a variety of ways:
- Added to modular feeds
- Mixed in with protein substitute.
- Incorporated into other permitted food or drink.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Packets are designed for single use and should be used once opened.