Kabi Glutamine

Support mucosal integrity

Oral glutamine supplement for the dietary management of patients with, or at risk of, malnutrition in particular for those with increased glutamine needs e.g. anti-cancer therapy related mucositis, inflammatory bowel disease or short bowel syndrome.

Neutral flavour for flexibility.

Details

To be determined by a healthcare professional according to patients’ needs.
Recommended for supplementary nutrition 2 – 3 sachets (40 – 60 g equivalent to 20 – 30 g glutamine) per day, ≥ 5 days.
Recommendation for cancer patients to start 3 – 5 days prior to chemo- or radiation therapy and continue for ≥ 5 days thereafter.

  • High in glutamine (10 g per sachet)
  • Single dose powder sachets – for hygienic and convenient handling
  • Lactose-free and gluten-free
  • Flavour: Neutral – flexible for use with various foods and drinks

Food for special medical purposes
Oral nutritional supplement powder to be reconstituted with fluid. High in glutamine, low in fibre. For the dietary management of patients with increased glutamine needs due to cancer therapy related mucositis, inflammatory bowel disease or short bowel syndrome. Can also be used for tube feeding.

30 x 20 g Sachets

Recommended for use in various conditions including:
  • Chemo- or radiation therapy induced mucositis
  • Trauma, burns or surgery
  • Inflammatory bowel disease
  • Short bowel syndrome

 Per 20 g Sachet% Energy Distribution
Energy74 kcal-
Protein0 g0 %
Glutamine10,0 g54 %
Fat0 g0 %
Carbohydrates8,0 g43 %
Fibre*1,2 g3 %

*Source: stabiliser (E 414)