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PKU Anamix First Spoon packshot
  • Halal
  • Vegetarian

PKU Anamix First Spoon

PKU Anamix First Spoon is a Food for Special Medical Purposes for use under medical supervision. A low volume, semi-solid (spoonable), very low phenylalanine, amino acid based, powdered protein substitute, containing essential and non-essential amino acids, carbohydrate, vitamins, minerals and trace elements. For the dietary management of proven phenylketonuria, from the age of 6 months to 5 years.

Must be used under medical supervision. For enteral use only. Suitable for use from the age of six months to five years. Not suitable for use as a sole source of nutrition. This product should not be used as a sole source of protein but must be given in conjunction with a protein source e.g. breast milk, proprietary infant formula or additional sources of protein to supply the phenylalanine, fluid and general nutrition requirements of the infant/child in quantities as prescribed by a clinician or dietitian.

The recommended dosage and timing of intake is dependent on the age, bodyweight and medical condition of the patient, and should be determined by a dietitian or clinician only. The suggested feed concentration is 10mls of water plus a 12.5g sachet. The consistency of the product can be altered by adding more or less water as required. It is recommended that cooled boiled water be used when preparing the product for patients under the age of one year. This product should be prepared immediately prior to feeding and any remaining product should be discarded if not used within 1 hour. 1. Wash hands thoroughly and clean the preparation area.2. Pour the required amount of powder into a clean bowl.3. Gradually add the required amount of water whilst stirring with a clean feeding spoon. Mix until thickened. This may take several minutes. To alter the consistency, add more or less water as required.

Sugar, pregelatinised rice starch, L-arginine L-aspartate, dried glucose syrup, L-leucine, L-lysine acetate, L-tyrosine, L-glutamine, L-proline, calcium phosphate tri basic, L-valine, glycine, L-isoleucine, L-threonine, L-serine, L-histidine, L-alanine, potassium chloride, L-cystine, disodium hydrogen phosphate, L-tryptophan, tripotassium citrate, choline bitartrate, L-methionine, magnesium acetate, magnesium L-aspartate, high arachidonic acid oil from Mortierella alpina, high docosahexaenoic acid oil from Crypthecodinium cohnii, M-inositol, sodium caseinate (from cow’s milk), refined vegetable oil (sunflower), sodium ascorbate, ferrous sulphate, taurine, zinc sulphate, emulsifier (E471, soy lecithin), L-carnitine, DL- α tocopheryl acetate, L-ascorbic acid, calcium D-pantothenate, nicotinamide, manganese sulphate, copper sulphate, thiamine hydrochloride, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin, retinyl acetate, antioxidants (E304, E306), potassium iodide, chromium chloride, folic acid, phytomenadione, sodium selenite, sodium molybdate, D-biotin, cholecalciferol, cyanocobalamin. Allergy Advice: For allergens, see ingredients in bold.

12 months

Store in a cool, dry place (5-25°C). Opened sachets should be stored in an airtight container and used within 24 hours.

Nutrients Unit per 12.5g per 100g
Energy kcal 41 324
Energy kJ 172 1377
Protein g 5 40
Protein (% of total energy) 49.4 49.4
Carbohydrate g 4.8 38.4
Sugars g 3.2 25.2
Lactose g 0 0
Carbohydrate (% of total energy) 47.4 47.4
Fat g 0.15 1.15
Saturated fat g 0.04 0.33
Monounsaturates g 0.04 0.31
Polyunsaturates g 0.07 0.51
Docosahexanoic acid (DHA) mg 26 209
Fat (% of total energy) 3.3 3.3
% LCT 99.3 99.3
Fibre g 0 0
Choline mg 34.8 278
Inositol mg 37.4 299
L-alanine g 0.24 1.89
L-arginine g 0.41 3.29
L-aspartic-acid g 0.39 3.09
L-cystine g 0.16 1.24
Glycine g 0.37 2.93
L-glutamine g 0.54 4.3
L-histidine g 0.24 1.89
L-isoleucine g 0.37 2.93
L-leucine g 0.62 4.95
L-lysine g 0.43 3.41
L-methionine g 0.1 0.77
L-phenylalanine g 0.0016 0.013
L-proline g 0.45 3.57
L-serine g 0.27 2.17
L-threonine g 0.31 2.45
L-tryptophan g 0.12 0.96
L-tyrosine g 0.55 4.4
L-valine g 0.39 3.15
L-carnitine g 0.004 0.03
Taurine g 0.01 0.07
Vitamins Unit per 12.5g per 100g
Vitamin A (µg) 150 1196
Vitamin D mcg 3.3 26.4
Vitamin E (mg (α-TE)) 1.8 14.2
Vitamin K mcg 14.3 114
Thiamin mg 0.19 1.5
Riboflavin mg 0.19 1.5
Niacin mg (mg NE) 0.85 (2.9) 6.8 (22.8)
Pantothenic acid mg 1.1 8.4
Vitamin B₆ mg 0.19 1.5
Folic acid mcg 21 168
Vitamin B₁₂ mcg 0.46 3.7
Biotin mcg 7 55.6
Vitamin C mg 18.8 150
Minerals Unit per 12.5g per 100g
Sodium mg (mmol) 52 (2.3) 416 (18.1)
Potassium mg (mmol) 131 (3.4) 1048 (26.8)
Chloride mg (mmol) 80 (2.3) 640 (18)
Calcium mg (mmol) 157 (3.9) 1252 (31.2)
Phosphorus mg (mmol) 115 (3.7) 916 (29.5)
Magnesium mg (mmol) 22 (0.91) 176 (7.2)
Iron mg 3.1 24.8
Zinc mg 2.2 17.6
Copper mg 0.16 1.3
Manganese mg 0.16 1.3
Fluoride mg 0 0
Molybdenum mcg 4.6 36.8
Selenium mcg 5.9 47.2
Chromium mcg 5.3 42
Iodine mcg 31.8 254

Suitability

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