PKU EASY Liquid

PKU EASY Liquid1 is for use in the dietary management of Phenylketonuria (PKU) for ages 3 years and above.

PKU EASY Liquid is a flavoured, ready to drink, phenylalanine free protein substitute containing essential and non-essential amino acids, carbohydrate, vitamins, minerals, trace elements and omega-3 fatty acid.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION:

To be determined by the clinicial or dietician and is dependent on the age, body weight and medical condition of the patient. Each 130ml pouch provides the equivalent of 15 grams of protein.

PREPARATION GUIDELINES: 

  • PKU EASY Liquid is a ready to drink product. It is recommended to drink PKU EASY Liquid cold.
  • Shake well before drinking.
  • Once opened, drink immediately or recap, refrigerate and use within 24 hours.

PKU EASY Liquid is available in 2 different flavours: orange/citrus and mixed berries.

STORAGE:

Store in a cool, dry place.

PACK SIZE:

30 x 130 millilitres. 

SHELF LIFE:

Shelf life is 12 months.2

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

Must only be given to patients with proven PKU under strict medical supervision. Suitable from 3 years of age. Not for use as a sole source of nutrition. Diet must be supplemented with natural protein, water and other nutrients in prescribed quantities to supply phenylalanine, fluid and general nutritional requirements. For enteral use only.

PKU EASY LIQUID NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:1

Nutritional information

For 130 ml

Energy Value

366

kJ

 

87

kcal

Fat

0.5

g

of which saturates

< 0.1

g

Carbohydrate

5.5

g

of which sugars

0

g

Protein equivalent

15

g

Fibre

1.6

g

Salt

0.33

g

DHA

100

mg

EPA

14.6

mg

 

Vitamins:

Vitamin A (Retinol equivalent)

182.0

µg

Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)

0.5

mg

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.6

mg

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)

0.6

mg

Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)

1.0

µg

Folic acid

78

µg

Niacin

6.5

mg

Vitamin B5

1.8

mg

Biotin

39

µg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid)

23

mg

Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol equivalent)

3.5

µg

Vitamin E (Alpha tocopherol equivalent)

3.8

mg

Vitamin K1 (Phytomenadione)

24.7

µg

Minerals:

Calcium

280

7.0

mg

mmol

Phosphorus

221

7.1

mg

mmol

Magnesium

78

3.2

mg

mmol

Iron

5.2

mg

Zinc

4.3

mg

Copper

0.46

mg

Iodine

61

µg

Manganese

0.8

mg

Chromium

18.2

µg

Selenium

21.5

µg

Molybdenum

45.5

µg

Sodium

130

5.7

mg

mmol

Potassium

260

6.6

mg

mmol

Chloride

215

6.1

mg

mmol

Amino acids:

L-Alanine

0.84

g

L-Arginine

1.18

g

L-Aspartic Acid

1.72

g

L-Cystine

0.56

g

Glycine

1.86

g

L-Histidine

0.65

g

L-Isoleucine

1.12

g

L-Leucine

1.94

g

L-Lysine

1.19

g

L-Methionine

0.30

g

L-Proline

1.30

g

L-Serine

0.75

g

L-Threonine

1.30

g

L-Tryptophan

0.35

g

L-Tyrosine

1.86

g

L-Valine

1.32

g

L-Carnitine

19.02

mg

Taurine

26.00

mg

Phenylalanine

Absent

Osmolality Yellow : 130 ml = 1495 mOsl/kg

Osmolality Red : 130 ml = 1458 mOsl/kg

References

  1. PKU Easy Liquid Data Sheet. 
  2. Data on file. 
MAT-GAL-UK-000068
DATE OF PREPARATION: MARCH 2020

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