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PKU GMPro
Product description
PKU GMPro is a Food for Special Medical Purposes for use under medical supervision PKU GMPro is a vanilla flavoured, nutritionally incomplete, low-phenylalanine* powdered drink mix containing glycomacropeptide (GMP), with essential and non-essential amino acids, carbohydrates, fat (including docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)), vitamins, minerals, trace elements, and soluble fibre.
PKU GMPro is a Food for Special Medical Purposes for use under medical supervision PKU GMPro is a vanilla flavoured, nutritionally incomplete, low-phenylalanine* powdered drink mix containing glycomacropeptide (GMP), with essential and non-essential amino acids, carbohydrates, fat (including docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)), vitamins, minerals, trace elements, and soluble fibre.
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Product
Order Code
PKU GMPro Powder 33.3g
638454
GMS approved
Contra-Indications
Not suitable as a sole source of nutrition. Not suitable for individuals with cow’s milk allergy.
Precautions
Must be used under medical supervision. For enteral use only. This product should not be used as a sole source of protein but must be given in conjunction with natural protein and other nutrients to supply the phenylalanine, fluid and general nutrition requirements of the patient in medically prescribed quantities. Use with caution in children aged 3-6 years. *PKU GMPro contains 18.0mg of phenylalanine per 33.3g sachet, this should be considered with the patient's diet. Only intended for use by individuals with phenylketonuria (PKU). Protein substitutes based on GMP are a natural source of phenylalanine.
Preparation and directions for usage
The quantity of feed and dilution should be determined by a clinician or dietitian only, and is dependent on the age, body weight and medical condition of the patient. The recommended feed concentration is 33.3g powder (1 sachet) made up with 80ml water to give a final volume of 100ml. A lower concentration may be required according to individual tastes and tolerance. Water or additional fluid should be offered at the same time to ensure adequate fluid intake. The health of the patient depends on carefully following the directions for preparation and use. 1. Wash your hands, clean all utensils. 2. Measure the required amount of cold water into a container and add the prescribed quantity of powder. 3. Cover and shake the product until the powder has dissolved. 4. Once reconstituted, store in refrigerator and use within 24 hours. Shake vigorously before consuming. 5. Shake or stir the product immediately before use. If given orally, best served chilled.
12 months. Best before date: see individual packaging.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Once reconstituted, store in refrigerator and use within 24 hours.
Suitability
Kosher and Vegetarian
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.
For the dietary management of proven phenylketonuria (PKU).
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