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DATACARD
HCU LV
Product description
A powder free from methionine, but containing a balanced mixture of the other essential and non-essential amino acids, vitamins, minerals and trace elements, with minimal carbohydrate.
A powder free from methionine, but containing a balanced mixture of the other essential and non-essential amino acids, vitamins, minerals and trace elements, with minimal carbohydrate.
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Product
Order Code
PIP Code
HCU-LV Tropical 27.8g Sachet
578786
322-5497
HCU-LV Unflavoured 27.8g Sachet
107170
322-5430
Precautions
Must be used under medical supervision. For enteral use only. 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 to supply the methionine, fluid and general nutrition requirements of the patient in quantities as prescribed by a clinician or dietitian. HCU LV contains only trace amounts of sodium, potassium and chloride.
Preparation and directions for usage
The recommended dosage is dependent on the age, bodyweight and medical condition of the patient, and should be determined by a clinician or dietitian only. Water or diluted drinks should be offered/taken at the same time as HCU LV. To ensure tolerance, the powder may initially need to be introduced at a lower concentration. To prepare the powder, pour 65mls of cold water into a container with a screw top lid. Empty the contents of the sachet into the container. Seal and shake well until the powder is dissolved. The powder is best prepared with chilled water and consumed immediately after preparation.
Store in a cool, dry place. Once reconstituted, the prepared drink should be stored in a refrigerator and use within 24 hours.
Suitability
Kosher and Vegetarian
Macro-Nutrients
Nutrients
Unit
per 100g
per 27.8g
Energy
kcal
314
87
Energy
kJ
1335
371
Protein
g
72
20
Carbohydrate
g
5
1.4
sugars
g
2.7
0.75
lactose
g
0.02
0.4
Fat
g
0.7
0.19
saturated fat
g
0.18
0.05
monounsaturates
g
0.05
0.01
polyunsaturates
g
0.47
0.13
Fibre
g
0.15
0.04
Vitamins
Nutrients
Unit
per 100g
per 27.8g
Vitamin A
µg
819
228
Vitamin D
µg
10.2
2.8
Vitamin E
mg (α-TE)
9.2
2.6
Vitamin K
µg
72
20
Thiamin
mg
1.2
0.3
Riboflavin
mg
1.4
0.4
Niacin
mg (mg NE)
20.5 (48.8)
5.7 (13.6)
Pantothenic Acid
mg
5.1
1.4
Vitamin B6
mg
1.7
0.5
Folic Acid
µg
717
199
Vitamin B12
µg
5.1
1.4
Biotin
µg
154
42.8
Vitamin C
mg
51.2
14.2
Minerals
Nutrients
Unit
per 100g
per 27.8g
Sodium
mg (mmol)
<10 (<5)
<5 (<1)
Potassium
mg (mmol)
<25 (<1)
<10 (<1)
Chloride
mg (mmol)
<5 (<1)
<1 (<1)
Calcium
mg (mmol)
1136 (28.4)
316 (7.9)
Phosphorus
mg (mmol)
881 (28.4)
245 (7.9)
Magnesium
mg (mmol)
305 (12.7)
85 (3.5)
Iron
mg
15.4
4.3
Zinc
mg
11.3
3.1
Copper
mg
1.5
0.42
Manganese
mg
1.5
0.42
Fluoride
mg
0
0
Molybdenum
µg
71.7
19.9
Selenium
µg
76.8
21.4
Chromium
µg
30.7
8.5
Iodine
µg
168
46.7
Amino-Acids
Nutrients
Unit
per 100g
per 27.8g
L-Alanine
g
3.3
0.92
L-Arginine
g
5.7
1.58
L-Aspartic-Acid
g
4.7
1.31
L-Cystine
g
2.1
0.58
Glycine
g
5
1.39
L-Glutamine
g
6.9
1.92
L-Histidine
g
3.2
0.89
L-Isoleucine
g
5.1
1.42
L-Leucine
g
8.7
2.42
L-Lysine
g
5.9
1.64
L-Methionine
g
0
0
L-Phenylalanine
g
3.8
1.06
L-Proline
g
6.2
1.72
L-Serine
g
3.8
1.06
L-Threonine
g
4.2
1.17
L-Tryptophan
g
1.7
0.47
L-Tyrosine
g
3.8
1.06
L-Valine
g
5.5
1.53
L-Carnitine
g
0.034
0.01
Taurine
g
0.256
0.07
Other nutrient information
Nutrients
Unit
per 100g
per 27.8g
Choline
mg
437
121
Inositol
mg
117
32.5
Important notice
HCU LV is a Food for Special Medical Purposes for the dietary management of hypermethioninaemia or vitamin B6 non-responsive homocystinuria in children 8 years and over and adults.
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