PKU start™
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.
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.
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
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490
Calories
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14.3 g
Protein Equivalent
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52 g
Carbohydrate
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25 g
Total Fat
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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 |
