Use under medical supervision.HCU EASY Tablets are a slow release formulation with a concentrated content of amino acids, for the dietary management of HCU. HCU EASY Tablets are a methionine free medical food, protein substitute tablet containing essential and non-essential amino acids.1
DOSAGE1
To be determined by the clinician or dietician, dependent on the age, body weight and medical condition of the patient. 11 tablets contain the equivalent of 10 grams of protein.
ADMINISTRATION GUIDELINES1
HCU EASY Tablets are to be swallowed whole with liquid.
STORAGE
Store in a cool, dry place.
PACK SIZE
6 x 77 tablets.
SHELF LIFE1
Shelf life is 18 months. Once opened, the product should be consumed within one month.
IMPORTANT NOTICE1
Must only be given to patients with proven Homocystinuria (HCU) under strict medical supervision. Suitable from 3 years of age. Not for use as a sole source of nutrition. Diet must be supplemented with natural protein, water and other nutrients in prescribed quantities to supply methionine, fluid and general nutritional requirements. For enteral use only.
HCU EASY TABLETS NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION1
| Nutritional Information | Unit | 100g |
| Energy | KJ | 1703 |
| Kcal | 402 | |
| Protein Equivalent | g | 73 |
| Amino Acids | g | 88 |
| Carbohydrate | g | 6.5 |
| of which sugars | g | 0.6 |
| Fat | g | 3.9 |
| of which saturated | g | 3.9 |
| Fibre | g | 3.4 |
| Amino Acids | 100 g |
| L-Alanine | 3.18 g |
| L-Arginine | 5.18 g |
| L-Aspartic Acid | 12.62 g |
| L-Carnitine | 0.09 g |
| L-Cystine | 2.37 g |
| L-Glutamine | 7.12 g |
| Glycine | 5.07 g |
| L-Histidine | 3.45 g |
| L-Isoleucine | 5.29 g |
| L-Leucine | 8.63 g |
| L-Lysine | 5.97 g |
| Methionine | 0.00 g |
| L-Phenylalanine | 4.31 g |
| L-Proline | 4.96 g |
| L-Serine | 3.88 g |
| Taurine | 0.15 g |
| L-Threonine | 3.77 g |
| L-Tryptophan | 1.83 g |
| L-Tyrosine | 4.24 g |
| L-Valine | 5.71 g |