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en-GB,HCU Lophlex Powder

HCU Lophlex Powder

HCU Lophlex is a Food for Special Medical Purposes for use under medical supervision. HCU Lophlex is a methionine-free amino acid-based powdered protein substitute, containing a balanced mix of essential and non-essential amino acids, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), vitamins, trace elements and some minerals. HCU Lophlex is for the dietary management of homocystinuria (HCU) in children aged 3 years onwards and adults, including pregnant women (in conjunction with standard folic acid supplementation). HCU Lophlex is available in 30 x 29g sachets in neutral flavour.

per 100g, per 29g


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ProductOrder Code
HCU-Lophlex Unflavoured 29G652279

GMS approved

Must be used under strict medical supervision. Not suitable as a sole source of nutrition. Not suitable for children under 3 years of age. Not suitable for tube feeding.

This product must be supplemented with natural protein, fluid and other nutrients in medically prescribed quantities to supply the methionine and general nutrition requirements of the patient. Please monitor micronutrient intake to ensure that individual’s intakes are optimal. HCU Lophlex contains only trace amounts of sodium and chloride.

The recommended intake should be determined by a clinician or dietitian only, and is dependent on the age, bodyweight and medical condition of the patient. The daily intake should be divided into equal portions and distributed throughout the day. Water or diluted drinks should be offered or taken at the same time. To ensure tolerance the product may initially need to be introduced at a lower concentration. Recommended feed concentration: 29g powder (1 sachet) made up with 65ml water to give a final volume of approximately 80ml. The quantity and dilution of this product can be adapted to the tolerance and preferences of the individual under supervision of a clinician or dietitian. 1. Wash your hands and clean all utensils. 2.Measure the recommended amount of cold water into a container with a screw top lid. 3.Empty the contents of 1 sachet into the container. Seal and shake well until the powder is dissolved. HCU Lophlex is best prepared with chilled water and consumed immediately after preparation. It can also be taken as a more concentrated drink, additional water or diluted drinks must be consumed at the same time. Do not boil and do not use a microwave oven to heat. Do not freeze.

L-leucine, L-lysine acetate, L-proline, dried glucose syrup, L-aspartic acid, L-tyrosine, L- glutamine, glycine, L-arginine, L-valine, L-serine, L-isoleucine, calcium hydrogen phosphate, L-alanine, L-threonine, L-phenylalanine, L-cystine, L-histidine, magnesium acetate, flavouring, choline bitartrate, L-tryptophan, oil from Crypthecodinium cohnii, stabiliser (E412), modified starch (E1450), potassium citrate, flavour enhancer (E330), calcium phosphate, taurine, sodium L-ascorbate, high oleic sunflower oil, inositol, potassium hydrogen phosphate, ferrous sulphate, L-carnitine, zinc sulphate, nicotinamide, DL-ɑ-tocopheryl acetate, artificial sweetener (sucralose), calcium D-pantothenate, copper sulphate, manganese sulphate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, thiamin hydrochloride, riboflavin, retinyl acetate, folic acid, potassium iodide, sodium molybdate, D-biotin, sodium selenite, chromium chloride, phytomenadione, cholecalciferol, cyanocobalamin.

Best before: see individual packaging.

Store in a cool, dry place. Once opened, use immediately. Packaged in a protective atmosphere.

Halal

This is intended to show suitability of products for religious or dietary reasons. Some products may be suitable for kosher or halal diets but only products with Kosher approval or Halal certification have been identified here. Some individual flavours/variants may not be suitable and for more information please call our Resource Centre.

Energy kcal
kcal
338
98
Energy kj
kj
1430
416
Protein g
g
68.9
20
Carbohydrate g
g
13.4
3.9
sugars g
g
1
0.3
lactose g
g
0
0
Fat g
g
1.4
0.42
saturates g
g
0.5
0.15
monounsaturates g
g
0.34
0.1
polyunsaturates
g
0.57
0.16
DHA mg
mg
520
150

Vitamin A µg
µg
982
285
Vitamin D µg
μg
27.6
8
Vitamin E mg (mg α-TE)
mg (mg α-TE)
14.9 (11.0)
4.31(3.20)
Vitamin K μg
μg
86
24.9
Thiamin mg
mg
1.46
0.42
Riboflavin mg
mg
1.72
0.50
Niacin mg (mg NE)
mg (mg NE)
24.5 (46.9)
7.10 (13.6)
Pantothenic acid mg
mg
6.9
2
Vitamin B6 mg
mg
2
0.58
Folic acid μg
μg
345
100
Vitamin B12 μg
μg
6.2
1.8
Biotin μg
μg
184
53.4
Vitamin C mg
mg
126
36.6

sodium mg (mmol)
mg (mmol)
<60(<2.61)
<17.4(<0.76)
Potassium mg (mmol)
mg (mmol)
345(8.82)
100(2.56)
Chloride
mg (mmol)
<50(1.41)
<14.5(<0.41)
Calcium
mg (mmol)
1276(31.8)
370(9.2)
Phosphorus mg (mmol)
mg (mmol)
966(31.2)
280(9.04)
Magnesium mg (mmol)
mg (mmol)
369(15.2)
107(4.4)
Iron mg
mg
18.3
5.30
Zinc mg
mg
13.4
3.9
Copper mg
mg
1.84
0.53
Manganese mg
mg
1.84
0.53
Molybdenum
μg
86.2
25
Selenium μg
μg
92.2
26.8
Chromium
μg
36.5
10.6
Iodine μg
μg
202
58.4

L-alanine
g
3.72
1.08
L-arginine
g
4.69
1.36
L-aspartic acid
g
5.38
1.56
L-cystine
g
3.1
0.90
Glycine
g
5.03
1.46
L-glutamine
g
5.1
1.48
L-histidine
g
2.69
0.78
L-isoleucine
g
4.28
1.24
L-leucine
g
7.24
2.1
L-lysine
g
4.9
1.42
L-methionine
g
-
-
L-phenylalanine
g
3.17
0.92
L-proline
g
6.34
1.84
L-serine
g
4.34
1.26
L-threonine
g
3.52
1.02
L-tryptophan
g
1.45
0.42
L-tyrosine
g
5.24
1.52
L-valine
g
4.62
1.34

Choline mg
mg
526
153
Inositol mg
mg
140
40.6
Osmolality mOsmol/kgH2O
mOsmol/kgH2O
2016
2016

 

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