A nutritionally complete powder based on amino acids for use in conditions where there is severe impairment of the GI tract. 

 

Features:

• 0.89kcal/ml (20% w/v concentration).
• 2.5g protein equivalent per 100ml (20% w/v).
• Contains essential and non-essential amino acids, carbohydrate, fat, vitamins, minerals and trace elements.
• Individual 100g serve sachets.
• Unflavoured, flavouring may be added as required.

 

Important Notice:

• Not suitable for use in infants under one year of age.
• Not suitable as a sole source of nutrition for children under 5 years of age.
• Not for parenteral use.

 

Direction of Use:

• The quantity of feed should be determined by a clinician or dietitian only and is dependent on the age, bodyweight and medical condition of the patient.
• The recommended feed concentration is 20% w/v i.e. 100g powder made up to 500ml with water. A lower concentration may initially be required until recommended concentration is tolerated.
• Elemental 028 Extra is best served as a chilled drink and can be flavoured with appropriate flavourings.
• Once reconstituted, store in a refrigerator and use within 24 hours.

 

Storage:

• Store in a cool, dry place.
• Once sachet is opened, store in an airtight container and use within 2-3 days.
• Unopened shelf life is 24 months.

 

Indications:

Elemental 028 Extra Powder can be used in children from one year of age and adults as a sole source of nutrition or a supplement for the dietary management of conditions where there is severe impairment of the gastrointestinal tract such as:

• Crohn’s disease
• Short bowel syndrome
• Intractable malabsorption
• Bowel fistulae
• Radiation enteritis

 

Nutritional Information:

 

Ingredients:

Dried glucose syrup, refined vegetable oil (medium chain triglycerides (palm kernel and/or coconut oil), canola oil, hybrid safflower oil), L-lysine Laspartate, L-glutamine, L leucine, L-phenylalanine, L-arginine, trisodium citrate, L-proline, calcium phosphate dibasic, L-valine, glycine, L-isoleucine, L-threonine, N-acetyl L-methionine, L-histidine, emulsifiers (E471, E472e), Lserine, tripotassium citrate, L-alanine, magnesium acetate, potassium chIoride, L-tryptophan, choline bitartrate, dipotassium hydrogen phosphate, L-tyrosine, sodium chloride, calcium chloride, L-cystine, taurine, L-ascorbic acid, stabiliser (E405), L carnitine, ferrous sulphate, zinc sulphate, DL-alpha tocopheryl acetate, M-inositol, nicotinamide, calcium Dpantothenate, manganese sulphate, copper sulphate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, thiamin hydrochloride, riboflavin, vitamin A acetate, folic acid, sodium molybdate, chromium chloride, potassium iodide, sodium selenite, vitamin K₁, D-biotin, vitamin D₃, cyanocobalamin.