Physicians’ Elemental Dex Free

Description

Elemental Diet for Patients with Moderate to Severe Gastrointestinal/Digestive ImpairmentPhysicians Elemental Diet Dextrose Free is intended for use under medical supervision for the dietary management of patients with GI dysfunction.The elemental diet is designed for the dietary management of: Irritable bowel and Crohns disease Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) Moderate to severe impaired gastrointestinal function.Physicians Elemental Diet Dextrose Free contains a balanced blend of macronutrients fortified with essential vitamins, minerals, and electrolytes to assure comprehensive support as a sole source of nutritional intake for limited periods. It has been: Specifically formulated to contain free amino acids, partially hydrolyzed carbohydrate, and medium chain triglycerides to aid in their absorption from the GI lumen. Designed to maintain nutritional sustenance as a sole source of nutrition for up to four weeks. Produced as a strictly hypoallergenic formula, free from yeast, wheat, gluten, dairy products, fructose, sucrose, lactose, disaccharides, sorbitol, mannitol, xylitol, artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. Formulated with a well-tolerated flavor for improved patient adherenceDosing by Caloric NeedPhysicians Elemental Diet Dextrose Free should be used for 2-4 weeks. It was designed to maintain nutritional sustenance as a sole source of nutrition, and can be used as a half-elemental diet making dosing dependent upon the caloric needs of each patient. One scoop of Physicians Elemental Diet Dextrose Free = 35 grams, and 150 calories. Each 1,260g bag contains 36 scoops (5,400 calories).

Suggested Use

Recommended Use: Thoroughly mix each heaping scoopful (35 g) in 4-8 oz. (118-236 mL) chilled or room temperature water. Additional water may be added to the mixture or consumed separately as desired. Consume the mixture slowly over a period of 15 to 60 minutes or more, dependent upon individual comfort. Once mixed, any product that is not consumed after 60 minutes should be refrigerated for a maximum of 24 hours, then shaken or stirred prior to consumption. After opening, store remaining powder in a dry place at room temperature.

Dietary Considerations

Wheat FreeDairy/ Milk FreeGluten FreeSoy FreeYeast FreePreservative FreeCorn FreeFree of Artificial Colors/FlavorsLactose Free

Product Info

Serving Size:35 gServings Per Container:36DisclaimerAmount Per ServingCalories 150Calories from Fat 40Total Fat 40 gSaturated Fat 4 gTotal Carbohydrate 23 gSugars 1 gSodium 140 mgPotassium 150 mgVitamin A Beta Carotene 250 mcgVitamin C 20 mgCalcium 85 mgIron 1.5 mgVitamin D3 1.67 mcgVitamin E 6.7 mgVitamin K 10 mcgThiamin 0.5 mgRiboflavin (Riboflavin-5-phosphate) 0.56 mgNiacin 3.3 mgVitamin B6 (Pyridoxal-5-phosphate) 667 mcgFolate (as Quatrefolic (6S)-5-methyltetrahydrofolate glucosamine salt) 33 mcgVitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin) 0.5 mcgBiotin 50 mcgPantothenic Acid 3.3 mgCholine 33.35 mgPhosphorus 82.8 mgIodine 16.5 mcgMagnesium 33.5 mgZinc 2 mgSelenium 18 mcgCopper 167 mcgManganese 332 mcgMolybdenum 8.25 mcgChloride 164.6 mgtapioca maltodextrinmedium chain triglyceridesl-glutaminel-prolinenatural flavorl-aspartic acidl-serinel-arginine hydrochloridel-alaninepotassium citratel-leucinel-lysine hydrochloridedisodium phosphatel-valinel-glycinel-isoleucinel-threoninetricalcium phosphatel-tyrosinedimagnesium malatedicalcium malatel-phenylalaninecholine bitartratel-methioninel-histidinel-cysteine hydrochloridepotassium malatemagnesium citratel-tryptophanl-carnitine l-tartratesodium ascorbated-alpha tocopheryl acetateiron gluconatel-taurinezinc sulfatecalcium d-pantothenatebeta caroteneniacinamidesodium chloridesodium selenitemanganese citratephytonadionepyridoxyl-5-phosphatecholecalciferolriboflavin-5-phosphatethiamine hydrochloridecopper sulfateQuatrefolic ((6S)-5-methyltetrahydrofolate glucosamine salt)d-biotinsodium molybdatepotassium iodidemethylcobalaminOther ingredients:

Warnings

Medical Food intended for use under medical supervision. Not intended for use in children.Packaged by weight, not volume. Settling of contents may occur.Keep out of reach of children. Do not use if pouch is torn or open.