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Vitaflo UCD amino5 Unflavored (30x6g)
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⚠ FOOD FOR SPECIAL MEDICAL PURPOSES - UREA CYCLE DISORDERS (UCD)
💊 Essential Amino Acid Supplement
📦 Product Essentials
Product
UCD amino5
Manufacturer
Vitaflo
Type
Essential Amino Acid Supplement
Format
Powder Sachet
Flavour
Unflavoured
Medical Use
UCD & Essential AA Disorders
Age Range
From Birth
Sachet Size
6.6g
Fat Free
Yes (0g)
Carbohydrate Free
Yes (0g)
⚠️ Medical Information
Use Under Medical Supervision
For Enteral Use Only
Not Sole Source of Nutrition
Essential Amino Acid Supplement Only
✓
Fat Free
✓
Carbohydrate Free
✓
Suitable From Birth
Only for UCD or Essential AA Disorders
Essential Amino Acid Supplement: UCD amino5 is a powdered essential amino acid supplement. Contains ONLY essential amino acids (11 amino acids). No vitamins, minerals, fat, or carbohydrate. Designed to be mixed with protein substitute, added to modular feeds, or incorporated into other permitted food or drink.
🔥 Nutritional Highlights (Per 6.6g Sachet)
20
kcal per 6.6g sachet (302 kcal per 100g)
Protein Equivalent
5g per sachet
Carbohydrate
0g per sachet
Sugars
0g per sachet
Fat
0g per sachet
Salt
0g per sachet
Essential Amino Acids
11 amino acids
📦 Storage Instructions
Unopened: Store in a cool, dry place. Sachets: Designed for single use. If your dietitian/clinician prescribes less than one full sachet, any unused powder in a sachet must be tightly sealed and used within 24 hours. Prepared product: Consume immediately, or within 4 hours at room temperature, or within 24 hours if refrigerated. For bottle fed infants: Use immediately and discard any remaining product after 1 hour. Do not reheat once feeding has started.
Product Features
Essential Amino Acid Supplement - 11 Amino Acids
✓
Fat Free & Carbohydrate Free
✓
Suitable From Birth Onwards
Nutrition Facts - UCD amino5
UCD amino5 is a powdered essential amino acid supplement for the dietary management of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD) and other disorders where the use of essential amino acids is indicated, from birth onwards. Contains only essential amino acids with no vitamins, minerals, fat, or carbohydrate.
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Unit | Per 100g | Per Sachet (6.6g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | kcal | 302 | 20 |
| Energy | kJ | 1282 | 85 |
| Fat | g | 0 | 0 |
| - of which Saturates | g | 0 | 0 |
| Carbohydrate | g | 0 | 0 |
| - of which Sugars | g | 0 | 0 |
| Protein Equivalent | g | 75.4 | 5 |
| Salt | g | 0 | 0 |
Essential Amino Acid Profile
UCD amino5 contains ONLY essential amino acids (11 amino acids). No non-essential amino acids, vitamins, or minerals are included.
| Amino Acid | Unit | Per 100g | Per Sachet (6.6g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| L-Cystine | g | 2.86 | 0.19 |
| L-Histidine | g | 3.43 | 0.23 |
| L-Isoleucine | g | 13.73 | 0.91 |
| L-Leucine | g | 22.90 | 1.51 |
| L-Lysine | g | 12.53 | 0.83 |
| L-Methionine | g | 3.61 | 0.24 |
| L-Phenylalanine | g | 4.29 | 0.28 |
| L-Threonine | g | 7.85 | 0.52 |
| L-Tryptophan | g | 2.47 | 0.16 |
| L-Tyrosine | g | 7.44 | 0.49 |
| L-Valine | g | 13.74 | 0.91 |
Note: L-Leucine is the highest concentration amino acid at 22.90g per 100g.
Product Description
UCD amino5 is a powdered essential amino acid supplement for the dietary management of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD) and other disorders where the use of essential amino acids is indicated, from birth onwards. Each 6.6g sachet provides 5g protein equivalent from 11 essential amino acids.
Product Composition
What's Included
✓ 11 Essential Amino Acids
L-Cystine, L-Histidine, L-Isoleucine, L-Leucine, L-Lysine, L-Methionine, L-Phenylalanine, L-Threonine, L-Tryptophan, L-Tyrosine, L-Valine
What's NOT Included
✗ No vitamins
✗ No minerals
✗ No non-essential amino acids (e.g., no Glutamine, Alanine, Arginine, Glycine, etc.)
✗ No fat
✗ No carbohydrate
✗ No DHA/ARA
Important Notice
Precautions
- Use under medical supervision
- Not suitable for use as a sole source of nutrition
- Suitable from birth onwards
- Must only be given to individuals with UCD or other disorders where the use of essential amino acids is indicated
- Diet must be supplemented with natural protein, water and other nutrients in prescribed quantities to supply fluid and general nutrition requirements
- For enteral use only
Dosage and Administration
To be determined by the clinician or dietitian and is dependent on the age, body weight and medical condition of the patient.
Protein Equivalent
UCD amino5 (6.6g sachet) = 5g Protein Equivalent
Preparation Guidelines
To be determined by the clinician or dietitian. Can be used in the dietary management of UCD and other disorders where the use of essential amino acids is indicated in a variety of ways:
- Mixed in with protein substitute
- Added to modular feeds
- Incorporated into other permitted food or drink
The product should be freshly prepared and consumed immediately; if this is not possible, then all prepared product must be tightly covered and consumed within 4 hours if kept at room temperature, or within 24 hours if refrigerated. Shake before use.
For Bottle Fed Infants
- Sterilise feeding equipment according to manufacturer's instructions
- Follow the feed preparation instructions provided by your dietitian or clinician
Use immediately and discard any remaining product after 1 hour. Do not reheat once feeding has started.
Storage & Shelf Life
Unopened: Store in a cool, dry place.
Opened sachets: Sachets are designed for single use. If your dietitian/clinician prescribes less than one full sachet, any unused powder in a sachet must be tightly sealed, and used within 24 hours.
Manufacturer Information
Vitaflo International Ltd
Pack Size: 30 x 6.6g sachets = 198g
Available Flavours: Unflavoured
Prescribability: ACBS ✓