Physicians' Elemental Diet™ Dextrose Free

Elemental Diet for Patients with Moderate to Severe Gastrointestinal/Digestive Impairment Physicians’ Elemental Diet Dextrose Free is intended for use under medical supervision for the dietary management of patients with GI dysfunction. The elemental diet is designed for the dietary management of: • Irritable bowel and Crohn’s disease• Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)• Moderate to severe impaired gastrointestinal function.Physicians’ Elemental Diet Dextrose Free contains a balanced blend of macronutrients fortified with essential vitamins, minerals, and electrolytes to assure comprehensive support as a sole source of nutritional intake for limited periods. It has been: • Specifically formulated to contain free amino acids, partially hydrolyzed carbohydrate, and medium chain triglycerides to aid in their absorption from the GI lumen.• Designed to maintain nutritional sustenance as a sole source of nutrition for up to four weeks.• Produced as a strictly hypoallergenic formula, free from yeast, wheat, gluten, dairy products, fructose, sucrose, lactose, disaccharides, sorbitol, mannitol, xylitol, artificial colors, flavors or preservatives.• Formulated with a well-tolerated flavor for improved patient adherenceDosing by Caloric Need Physicians’ Elemental Diet Dextrose Free should be used for 2-4 weeks. It was designed to maintain nutritional sustenance as a sole source of nutrition, and can be used as a half-elemental diet making dosing dependent upon the caloric needs of each patient. One scoop of Physicians’ Elemental Diet Dextrose Free = 35 grams, and 150 calories. Each 1,260g bag contains 36 scoops (5,400 calories).

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Suggested Use:Mix each heaping scoopful (33.3 g) in 7-8 oz. (207-236 mL) of cold or room temperature water. Sip the mixture slowly over a period of 15 to 60 minutes based on individual comfort. Additional water may be added to the mixture as desired. Storage: Once mixed, any product that is not consumed after 60 minutes should be refrigerated for up to 24 hours, then stirred prior to consumption. After opening, store remaining powder in a dry place at room temperature.

Warning
Medical food intended for use under medial supervision.
Not intended for use in children.
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not use if open or torn. Keep tightly sealed. Store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat and direct sunlight.