HyFIBER Liquid Mild Citrus (100x30ml)

Nutrition Facts - HyFIBER

Low volume liquid high fibre supplement with Fructooligosaccharides (FOS). For the dietary management of bowel transit disorders in tube fed patients.

Macronutrients

Minerals

Osmolality = 330 mOsm/kg water

Ingredients - HyFIBER

Product Description: HyFIBER is a low volume, carbohydrate-based liquid fibre 'food for special medical purposes' that contains 12g soluble fibre in each 30ml serving. Made from polydextrose and fructooligosaccharides (FOS), which are derived from inulin, HyFiber is presented in a mild citrus flavour and is suitable for the dietary management of bowel transit disorders.

Ingredients List

Water, Polydextrose, Fructooligosaccharides (FOS), Glycerin, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate.

Allergen Information

HyFIBER is lactose free and gluten free.

About FOS (Fructooligosaccharides)

Fructooligosaccharides bypass the small intestine, reaching the large intestine intact and forming short chain fatty acids which help to promote a healthy bowel.

Preparation & Usage - HyFIBER

Directions for Use

HyFIBER is a ready to use liquid and can be added without the need for pre-mixing, directly into hot or cold foods, drinks or supplements. HyFIBER can be administered with enteral tube feeds or taken orally.

Dosage

It is recommended that the addition of HyFIBER to the diet should be gradually increased to meet individual requirements:

• Start with 30ml per day for one week
• Increase to 60ml a day in split doses if required
• Bowel medication may need to be adjusted as the dose of HyFIBER is increased

Enteral Tube Feeding

1. Flush feeding tube with water
2. Administer 30ml of HyFIBER via enteral feeding tube using a suitable enteral syringe
3. Once infused, flush tube with water
4. Continue enteral tube feeding as prescribed

When to Use HyFIBER

Typical situations where it may be necessary to add HyFIBER into the diet include:

• When patients are not consuming the recommended amount of fibre from their normal diet
• When patients are being enterally tube fed using a non-fibre containing enteral feed
• When a bowel transit disorder such as constipation or diarrhoea occurs

Typical Reasons for Constipation

• Poor or inappropriate diet, resulting in low intake of fibre
• Decreased gut motility due to condition affecting the bowel, or age-related
• Neurogenic bowel caused by conditions such as diabetes, hypothyroidism, MS, spinal cord injury
• The effect of medications on the bowel, such as chemotherapy, opioids used for pain relief, iron supplementation, anticholinergics

Typical Reasons for Diarrhoea

• Poor or inappropriate diet, resulting in low intake of fibre
• Decreased gut motility due to condition affecting the bowel, or age-related
• The effect of medications on the bowel such as antibiotics, chemotherapy, radio-therapy, magnesium supplementation
• Intolerance to specific foods

Indications

For the dietary management of bowel transit disorders in tube fed patients.

Storage & Shelf Life

• Shelf Life: 24 months from date of manufacture
• Storage: Store unopened at room temperature (not exceeding 25°C)
• Once opened: Use immediately

Product Information

• Format: Single use sachets
• Pack Size: 100 x 30ml sachets
• Administration: Oral, enteral tube feeding, or added to food/drinks
• Manufacturer: Manufactured in the USA for Nutrinovo Limited