Product
HCU EASY Microtabs Plus
For the dietary management of Homocystinuria (HCU).
HCU EASY Microtabs Plus are a methionine free protein substitute tablet containing vitamins, minerals and essential and non essential amino acids.
Indications¹
HCU EASY Microtabs Plus are suitable to be used in the dietary management of proven Homocystinuria (HCU) in patients aged 3 years and above under strict medical supervision.
Dosage¹
Dosage to be determined by the clinician or dietitian and is dependent on the age, body weight and medical condition of the patient.
The measuring cup included inside the box should be used to measure the dosage of microtabs.
Please fill the cup with microtabs up to the 25 ml mark. This will equate to 20 g of microtabs.
20 grams of microtabs = 10 grams of protein equivalent.
Administration¹
HCU EASY Microtabs Plus are small, coated, slow-release tablets which are to be swallowed whole with liquid.
They can also be taken with cold foods such as custard, jam or fruit puree. Due to the coating, which is used to improve the palatability of the product, HCU EASY Microtabs Plus should not be chewed or crushed, and have minimal smell and taste. The inner matrix of the tablets includes ethylcellulose in a specific composition which results in the slow release of the amino acids through the gastrointestinal tract.
HCU EASY Microtabs Plus Per 20g¹
- 67 kcal
- 0,30 g fat from various excipients
- 3,76 g carbohydrates from various excipients
- 10 g protein equivalent
- 3,20 g fibre
Storage¹
Store in a cool, dry place below 25 °C.
Pack Size¹
6 x 100 g
Shelf Life¹
18 months. Once opened, the product should be consumed within one month.
Important Notice¹
- Must only be given to patients with proven 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. Not for parenteral use.
- Use in pregnancy only after consultation with your physician or dietician.
Nutritional Information
| Nutritional Information | Per 100 g | per 20 g |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 1405 KJ | 281 KJ |
| 333 kcal | 67 kcal | |
| Fat | 1,5 g | 0,30 g |
| of which saturates | 1,3 g | 0,26 g |
| Carbohydrate | 18,78 g | 3,76 g |
| of which sugars | 0,74 g | 0,15 g |
| Fibre | 15,99 g | 3,20 g |
| Protein | 53,1 g | 10,6 g |
| Protein Equivalent | 50 g | 10 g |
| Salt | 2,3 g | 0,46 g |
| Aminio Acids | Per 100 g | Per 20 g |
|---|---|---|
| L-Alanine | 2,17 g | 0,43 g |
| L-Arginine | 3,46 g | 0,69 g |
| L-Aspartate | 5,19 g | 1,04 g |
| L-Cystine | 2,00 g | 0,40 g |
| Glycine | 4,90 g | 0,98 g |
| L-Glutamine | 3,26 g | 0,65 g |
| L-Histidine | 2,17 g | 0,43 g |
| L-Isoleucine | 3,75 g | 0,75 g |
| L-Leucine | 7,50 g | 1,50 g |
| L-Lysine | 3,89 g | 0,78 g |
| L-Methionine | 0 g | 0 g |
| L-Phenylalanine | 1,00 g | 1,00 g |
| L-Proline | 3,92 g | 0,78 g |
| L-Serine | 2,42 g | 0,48 g |
| L-Threonine | 3,75 g | 0,75 g |
| L-Tryptophan | 1,17 g | 0,23 g |
| L-Tyrosine | 5,50 g | 1,10 g |
| L-Valine | 3,85 g | 0,77 g |
| L-Carnitine | 0,057 g | 0,011 g |
| Taurine | 0,085 g | 0,017 g |
| Vitamin | Per 100 g | Per 20 g |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 665 (578.5 RE^) μg | 133 (115.7 RE^) μg |
| Vitamin D | 35 μg | 7,00 μg |
| Vitamin E | 18 mg | 3,6 mg |
| Vitamin K* | 58,5 μg | 11,7 μg |
| Vitamin C | 105 mg | 21 mg |
| Thiamin | 1,0 mg | 0,2 mg |
| Riboflavin | 1,25 mg | 0,25 mg |
| Niacin | 40 mg | 8,00 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 1,25 mg | 0,25 mg |
| Folic Acid | 300 μg | 60 μg |
| Vitamin B12 | 4,25 μg | 0,85 μg |
| Biotin | 40 μg | 8,00 μg |
| Pantothenic acid | 5 mg | 1 mg |
* Vitamin K as K2 ^1mg retinyl acetate = 870 ug RE
| Minerals | Per 100 g | Per 20 g |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 920 mg | 184 mg |
| Potassium | 500 mg | 100 mg |
| Calcium | 1000 mg | 200 mg |
| Phosphorus | 760 mg | 152 mg |
| Magnesium | 312,5 mg | 62,5 mg |
| Iron | 18,0 mg | 3,6 mg |
| Zinc | 11,25 mg | 2,25 mg |
| Copper | 1,25 mg | 0,3 mg |
| Manganese | 1,25 mg | 0,25 mg |
| Selenium | 75 μg | 15 μg |
| Chromium | 100 μg | 20 μg |
| Molybdenum | 58,57 μg | 12 μg |
| Iodine | 225 μg | 45 μg |
| Other | Per 100 g | Per 20 g |
|---|---|---|
| Choline | 375 mg | 75 mg |
References
- HCU EASY Microtabs Plus Datasheet