Features
- Nutricia Lophlex Powdered Medical Food provides 10gm of protein equivalent
- per sachet
- Osmolality: (mOsm/kg):
– Dilution: 1 to 5
– Orange: 1390
– Berry: 1340 - Age-appropriate DRI formulation
- Available in tropical flavor
- Phenylalanine-free
More Information
- Dosage and Administration:
– Use only under the direction of a physician or dietitian
– Lophlex must be consumed in conjunction with natural protein, fluid and other nutrients in quantities prescribed by a physician or dietitian to meet phenylalanine and general nutrition requirements
– Fat, carbohydrate and low protein sources may be used to supply needed calories and to fulfill essential fatty acid requirements
– Intake of Lophlex will vary depending on the age, body weight and medical condition of the individual
– Intake is adjusted to maintain normal growth and development
– Lophlex should be divided into equal portions and distributed throughout the day - Mixing Instructrions:
– Mix the contents of one sachet with a small amount of water to make a paste.
– Continue stirring while adding water to make up a final volume of approximately 70 mL (2.5 fl oz). This would be a 1 in 5 dilution.
– Lophlex may be taken in a more concentrated form either as a drink or paste. If so, water or diluted drinks should be offered at the same time.
– Lophlex is best prepared with chilled water and consumed immediately after preparation. - Precaution:
– Must only be used under strict medical supervision.
– Not intended for use as the sole source of nutrition.
– Not suitable for infants under one year of age.
– Not for parenteral use. - Storage:
– Store at room temperature away from sunlight.
