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An amino acid-based powdered phenylalanine-free infant formula with iron, containing other essential and non-essential amino acids, carbohydrate, fat, vitamins, minerals, arachidonic acid (ARA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). 
For the dietary management of Phenylketonuria (PKU).

PKU start is suitable in infants and toddlers.

FOR USE UNDER MEDICAL SUPERVISION.

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Features

Up-to-date nutritional profile containing all essential vitamins and minerals:

  • Consistent with scientific evidence in infant formula nutrition1-3and PKU management4

  • Includes DHA and ARA to help support brain and eye development.5,6

Infants with PKU demonstrate good tolerance, growth, and metabolic control in clinical evaluations.7

 

References:

1. EFSA NDA Panel, Scientific Opinion on the essential composition of infant and follow-on formulae. EFSA Journal. 2014; 12(7):3760.
2. Raiten D, Talbot J, Waters J. Assessment of nutrient requirements for infant formulas: [LSRO report]. J Nutr. 1998; 28(11).
3. Koletzko B, Baker S, Cleghorn G, et al. Global standard for the composition of infant formula: recommendations of an ESPGHAN coordinated international expert group. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2005; 41(5), 584-99.
4. Singh RH, Cunningham AC, Mofidi S, et al. Updated, web-based nutrition management guideline for PKU: An evidence and consensus based approach. Mol Genet Metab. 2016; 118(2):72-83.
5. Birch EE, et al. The DIAMOND (DHA Intake and Measurement Of Neural Development) Study: a double-masked, randomized controlled clinical trial of the maturation of infant visual acuity as a function of the dietary level of docosahexaenoic acid. Am J Clin Nutr. 2010; 91(4):848-59.
6. Agostoni C, et al. Plasma long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids and neurodevelopment through the first 12 months of life in phenylketonuria. Dev Med Child Neurol. 2003; 45(4):257-61.
7. Yilmaz O, Cochrane B, Wildgoose J, et al. Phenylalanine free infant formula in the dietary management of phenylketonuria. Orphanet J Rare Dis. 2023: 18;16.

PKU start™

per 100 g

  • 490

    Calories

  • 14.3 g 

    Protein Equivalent

  • 52 g

    Carbohydrate

  • 25 g

    Total Fat

  • 110 mg

    DHA

Ordering & Reimbursement Information

Product

Packaging

Product Number

Reimbursement Code

HCPCS Code

PKU start™

4 x 400 g cans 

25900

12539-0025-90

B4162