PKU EASY Microtabs Plus

PKU EASY Microtabs Plus – A food for special medical purposes

Important note: Use only under medical supervision.

PKU Easy Microtabs Plus are a phenylalanine free protein substitute containing vitamins, minerals and essential and non essential amino acids and are suitable to be used in the dietary management of proven Phenylketonuria (PKU) in patients aged 3 years and above under strict medical supervision.

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 = 10 grams of protein equivalent.

PKU 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, PKU 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.