Ingredients:
Partially Hydrolysed Guar Gum (this is a low viscous galactomannan, which has been produced by controlled partial enzymatic hydrolysis). Gluten-free. Lactose-free.
Tin: may contain milk
Details:
OptiFibre® is a powdered soluble dietary fibre that mixes easily in hot and cold liquids and foods without affecting texture or taste and can be successfully administered via a PEG tube. It is a nutritionally incomplete Food for Special Medical Purposes for use under medical supervision. For the dietary management of patients with intestinal transit disorders.
Suitable for short bowel syndrome, intractable malabsorption, pre-operative preparation of patients who are undernourished, patients with proven inflammatory bowel disease, following total gastectomy, bowel fistulae, disease related malnutrition.
Recommended use:
This product is for oral consumption or via PEG.
Add 1 level scoop (~ = 5 g OptiFibre® ~ = 4.3g soluble fibre) to 200ml of liquid or 150g of food. Stir until the powder is fully dissolved.
The addition of OptiFibre® to the diet should be gradually increased to suit individual requirements. 5-25g of the product is recommended per day, or as recommended by a healthcare professional. For children from 3 to 10 years of age the fibre requirement is calculated by adding 5 to 10g to the child’s age, e.g. 5 years + (5 to 10g) = 10 to 15g fibre per day.1
1 serving = 1 scoop (contained in 250g canister) or 1 sachet. 1 scoop provides 4.3g of soluble fibre.
Warnings:
Do not take if you react sensitive or allergic to any of the ingredients
Store in a cool and dry place
Store out of the reach of children
To ensure optimum solubility, do not use in carbonated drinks
If you experience problems with the supplement please contact your health care professional
This I a dietary supplement and is not intended to treat, diagnose, cure or prevent any disease
Dietary supplement for special medical purposes; to be used under medical supervision