Oral nutritional supplement powder to be reconstituted with fluid. High in glutamine and antioxidants (vitamins C and E, beta-carotene, zinc, selenium), free from lactose, free from gluten, low in fibre. Orange variety: with sugar and sweetener. Ingredients:Glutamine Plus flavour Orange: L-glutamine, starch, orange juice concentrate, maltodextrin, stabilizer (E 414), flavouring, vitamin C, vitamin E, sweetener (sodium saccharin), zinc sulphate, β-carotene, sodium selenate. Glutamine Plus flavour Neutral: L-glutamine, maltodextrin, starch, stabilizer (E 414), vitamin C, vitamin E, zinc sulphate, β-carotene, sodium selenate.
Nutritional Information: See table.
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Indications/Uses
For the dietary management of patients in need of increased glutamine and antioxidants due to oxidative stress in surgery or in chronic inflammatory diseases.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Must be determined by the health care professional according to patients' needs. Recommended for supplementary nutrition 2-3 sachets (equivalent to 20-30 g glutamine) per day, ≥ 5 days.
Contraindications
Not suitable whenever enteral nutrition is not permitted such as in acute gastrointestinal bleeding, ileus and shock. Use with caution in severe organ failure with impaired metabolism and severe forms of malassimilation. Not suitable for patients with congenital inability to metabolise nutrients contained in Glutamine Plus.
Special Precautions
To be used under medical supervision. Not suitable as sole source of nutrition. Not suitable for children < 10 years. Not recommended for tube feeding.
Caution For Usage
Instruction for use: Once reconstituted, refrigerate and use within 24 hours. Can also be mixed with juices or food like yoghurt, apple puree etc. When prepared with a liquid other than water: consume immediately. Packed in a protective atmosphere.
Storage
Store dry and at room temperature.
Patient Counseling Information
Preparation: 1.) Pour 200 ml of preferably cool water into a clean container or shaker.
2.) Add content of one sachet.
3.) Mix thoroughly using a shaker or spoon. Stir again after 1 minute.
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