A flavorless, phenylalanine-free, powdered medical food containing vitamins and minerals for the dietary management of phenylketonuria (PKU) in individuals 4 years and older and adults, including pregnant women and women of child-bearing age.
This formulation is available in the US and Canada.
Main Features:
Flavorless
Phenylalanine-free coated amino acids
Now with vitamins and minerals
Replaces Phlexy-10 Add Ins
Contains other essential and non-essential amino acids, fat and micronutrients
Specially designed to be added to food
Add-Ins provides 10 g of protein equivalent per sachet (18.2 g)
Indications:
Phenylketonuria
Directions for Preparation and Use:
The daily amount of Add-Ins required to cover total daily protein requirement (other than phenylalanine) depends on age, body weight and individual metabolic status. The dose must be periodically adjusted by the physician or dietitian.
For best results stir Add-Ins powder gently into warm/cold foods (less than 60°C/140°F) and serve immediately. Allow hot foods to cool. Do not add to liquids. Do not microwave. Add-Ins should be used as part of the daily medical food requirements for PKU. SUGGESTIONS: add into applesauce, fruit cocktail, mashed potatoes, cooked vegetables, pastas, pudding, sorbets and low protein foods.
Precaution:
Must only be consumed by individuals with proven phenylketonuria while under strict medical supervision. Not suitable as a sole source of nutrition. Not for parenteral use.
Storage:
Store unopened pact at room temperature (<77°F). Once opened, content of individual sachets should be used immediately.
Shaw H et al. Phenylalanine (Phe) control in patients with phenylketonuria (PKU) consuming a novel metabolic medical food (Add-InsTM). Poster presentation at annual meeting of SSIEM (Society for the Study of Inborn Errors of Metabolism), Hamburg, Germany, 2007.
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