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OptiFibre Powder 250g

Product code: 2528800
£16.99
(incl VAT)
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OptiFibre Powder is soluble dietary fibre that blends with hot or cold drinks without affecting taste or texture for the dietary management of patients with intestinal transit disorders. This powder is a nutritionally incomplete Food for Special Medical Purposes for use under medical supervision.
  • 250g soluble powder fibre.
  • Supports gut transit function.
  • For dietary management of patients with intestinal transit disorders.
  • Can be mixed with hot or cold drinks/food.
  • Does not affect texture or taste.
  • Gluten free and suitable for halal diets.
Directions for Use:
To be used under medical supervision. Suitable for children above 3 years old.

Take 5-25g of OptiFibre daily or as recommended by a healthcare professional. All prepared products should be tightly covered and consumed within 6 hours at room temperature, or within 24 hours if refrigerated.
Start with the lowest dosage and increase dosage gradually to suit individual requirements.
Total dietary fibre intake should not exceed 35g per day.
For full details on how & when to increase dosage as while as recommended children intake click here.

Adults: Add 1 level scoop (= 5g OptiFibre = 4.3g soluble fibre) into 200ml (min 100ml) of liquid or 150g of food. Stir until the powder is fully dissolved. Do not use with carbonated drinks.

Children: For children, it is recommended to start with half a scoop per day.

Cautions:
  • Not suitable for children >3 years of age.
  • Do not exceed 35g of OptiFibre daily.
  • The addition of fibre can cause distension, bloating or flatulence. If this occurs decrease dosage and any further addition of the product.
  • Not suitable as a sole source of nutrition.
  • For optimal solubility, do not use in carbonated drinks or sparkling water.
  • Once opened, use within 8 weeks.
Ingredients:
Partially Hydrolysed Guar Gum.
May contain Milk. Contains natural occurring sugars.

Nutrition Information
Typical ValuesPer 100gPer 5g Serving
Energy816kJ/202kcal41kJ/10kcal
Fat0g0g
Carbohydrate6g0.30g
-of which, sugar6g0.30g
Fibre86g4.3g
Protein<1.5g<0.075
Salt<0.5g<0.025g
Minerals
Sodium<200mg/8.7mmol<10mg/4.3mmol
Potassium<500mg/13mmol<25mg/0.65mmol