Description
Food for Special Medical Purposes. ProZero™ is a protein free, liquid blend of carbohydrate and fat.
Indication
ProZero is for the dietary management of inborn errors of protein metabolism and kidney disease.
Unflavoured ProZero is suitable from 6 months of age.
Dosage and administration
To be determined by the clinician or dietitian and is dependent on the age, body weight and medical condition of the patient.
Preparation Guidelines
Shake well before use. Best served chilled. ProZero can be used in a similar way to milk:
- As a drink.
- On permitted cereal.
- Added to tea or coffee.
- In permitted recipes.
Click here to access the ‘VitafriendsPKU’ website to view recipes using ProZero Unflavoured suitable only for individuals with inborn errors and metabolism.
Click below to access the recipes for ProZero Unflavoured suitable only for individuals with kidney disease;
Important Notices
Use under medical supervision. Not suitable for use as a sole source of nutrition. ProZero Unflavoured: Suitable from 6 months of age onwards. Must only be given to patients with inborn errors of protein metabolism or kidney disease under strict medical supervision. For enteral use only.
Allergen Declaration
Contains milk products (milk sugar (lactose) and milk fat).
ProZero Unflavoured is suitable for a vegetarian diet and is not suitable for a vegan diet.
Nutritional Information (ProZero Unflavoured)
| ProZero Unflavoured | |||
| Per 100ml | Per 250ml carton | ||
| Energy | kJ | 278 | 696 |
| kcal | 67 | 167 | |
| Fat | g | 3.8 | 9.5 |
| of which saturates | g | 2.2 | 5.5 |
| Carbohydrate | g | 8.1 | 20 |
| of which sugars | g | 3.5 | 8.8 |
| Protein or protein equivalent | g | 0 | 0 |
| Salt | g | 0.08 | 0.21 |
| Vitamins, minerals & trace elements | |||
| Vitamin A (RE) | μg | 35 | 88 |
| Sodium | mg | 33 | 83 |
| mmol | 1.4 | 3.5 | |
| Potassium | mg | <10.0 | <25.0 |
| mmol | <0.3 | <0.6 | |
| Chloride | mg | 40 | 100 |
| mmol | 1.1 | 2.8 | |
| Calcium | mg | <6.0 | <15 |
| mmol | <0.15 | <0.38 | |
| Phosphorus | mg | <2.0 | <5.0 |
| mmol | <0.06 | <0.2 | |
Osmolality:
ProZero Unflavoured: 200 mOsm/kg
ProZero Unflavoured: 175 mOsm/l
Ingredients
Water, Maltodextrin, Anhydrous Milk Fat, Lactose (Milk), Emulsifier (E472c), Starch, Sodium Chloride, Antioxidant (E307).
Storage
Unopened, store in a cool, dry place. Once opened, recap, refrigerate and consume within 48 hours. ProZero Unflavoured: For infants under 12 months of age use within 24 hours of opening.
