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FontActiv Clear Thickener

Instant food and drink thickening powder designed for the dietetic management of patients with dysphagia.

Based on xanthan gum.
Adjustable thickness (nectar/honey/pudding)
Gluten free and low lactose
Flavour: Neutral
Package: 6×250 g tins

Indications and dosage

INDICATIONS

Adult patients with dysphagia because of:

  • Ageing (frail elderly)
  • Head and neck oncological patients
  • Alzheimer
  • Parkinson
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Stroke
  • Maxillofacial surgery

*Not suitable for parenteral administration
*Use under medical supervision
*Not to be used as a sole source of nutrition
*Not suitable for children under 3 years

RECOMMENDED DAILY DOSE

Daily dosage depends on patient’s needs.

How to use

Add the amount according to the desired consistency, and afterwards the liquid to be thickened. Add the liquid as fast as possible to enhance the thickener hydratation. Stir vigorously for 20-30 seconds with a fork. Let rest approximately 3 minutes before consuming.

Desired consistency (for 100 ml of liquid):

  • Nectar-like: 1 spoon (1,8 g)
  • Honey-like: 2 spoons (3,6 g)
  • Pudding: 3 spoons (5,4 g)

For pureed food add an appropriate amount of FontActiv Clear Thickener to achieve the consistency desired.

Conservation: Store in a cool and dry place. Once opened, use within 2 months.

Nutritional information

AVERAGE CONTENT Per 100 g Per 1,8 g = 1 spoon
(Nectar-like)
Per 3,6 g = 2 spoons
(Honey-like)
Per 5,4 g = 3 spoons
(Pudding)
Energy kcal/KJ 300/1259
Fat g 0 0 0 0
Of which saturates g 0 0 0 0
Carbohydrates g 57 1 2 3
Of which sugars g 5.1 0.1 0.2 0.3
Of which added sugar g 0 0 0 0
Fibre g 32 0.6 1.2 1.8
Protein g 2.0 0.04 0.07 0.11
Salt g 3.3 0.06 0.12 0.18
MINERALS
Sodium mg 1341 24 48 72
Potassium mg 500 9 18 27

Ingredients: : Maltodextrin, xanthan gum, potassium chloride.

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