THICK & EASY Instant thickening powder, 225 g

Area of application

Thick & Easy Instant Thickening Powder is a dietary food for special medical purposes.It is used to feed patients with swallowing disorders, such as those that can occur in neurological diseases such as stroke, Parkinson's disease or multiple sclerosis, as well as in oncological diseases.

Mode of action

The instant thickening powder makes it easier to take liquids if you have difficulty swallowing.It releases 98% of the bound liquid and reaches the desired consistency after one minute.The product is tasteless, lactose-free and gluten-free.

Active ingredients / ingredients / ingredients

Thick & Easy Instant Thickening Powder contains modified corn starch (E 1442) and maltodextrin.The nutritional declaration per tablespoon (4.5 g) and per 100 g is as follows:

Energy: 70 kJ (16.8 kcal) / 1561 kJ (373 kcal)

Protein: 0.02g / 0.4g

Carbohydrates: 4.2g / 92.6g

Fat: less than 0.01g / less than 0.1g

Sodium: 8mg / 174mg

Contraindications

Thick & Easy Instant Thickening Powder is not suitable for general contraindications to enteral nutrition, such as:B. Intestinal atony, ileus, acute gastrointestinal bleeding.It is also not suitable for severe malassimilation or congenital metabolic defects or intolerance to one of the ingredients it contains.The product is not suitable for children.

Dosage

To use, the powder is sprinkled into the desired amount of liquid and stirred with a fork or whisk.After stirring, the mixture should rest for a minute to reach the desired consistency.The following quantities are recommended for 100 ml of liquid:

Syrupy: 1 tablespoon (4.5 g)

Honey-like: 1.5 tablespoons (7 g)

Pudding-like: 2 tablespoons (9 g)

Notes

No prescription is required for this product.It should only be used under medical supervision and is not suitable for exclusive nutrition.The powder should be stored at room temperature and in a dry place.After removing the powder, the can should be closed again and protected from odors.Thick & Easy Instant Thickening Powder should be kept out of the reach of children.Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced, varied diet and healthy lifestyle.