Protifar is a Food for Special Medical Purposes for use under medical supervision. Protifar is a powdered, unflavoured, high protein supplement for the dietary management of patients with hypoproteinaemia, as a protein supplement for those unable to meet their protein requirements from normal food and drink, or for patients with increased protein requirements, e.g., burns, wound healing.
Features
- 2.2g protein and 34mg of calcium per scoop (2.5g)
- Neutral flavour to enable mixing into food or fluids
and cooking without significantly altering the flavour or
texture
- Low mineral content
- Gluten Free
Indications:
- Disease-related malnutrition
- Patients with high protein requirements, such as:
- Hypoproteinaemia
- Pressure ulcers
- Burns
- Anorexia
- Protein supplement in Renal Support and HIV
- Poor appetite due to trauma, surgery, or Chemotherapy
Precautions
Protifar is not suitable for the following:
- Patients with Galactosemia
- Patients with Cow’s Milk Allergy
