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An amino acid-based powdered phenylalanine-free infant formula with iron, containing other essential and non-essential amino acids, carbohydrate, fat, vitamins, minerals, arachidonic acid (ARA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). 
For the dietary management of Phenylketonuria (PKU).

PKU start™ is suitable for infants and toddlers.

FOR USE UNDER MEDICAL SUPERVISION.

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Features

Up-to-date nutritional profile containing all essential vitamins and minerals:

  • Consistent with scientific evidence in infant formula nutrition1-3and PKU management4

  • Includes DHA and ARA to help support brain and eye development.5,6

Infants with PKU demonstrate good tolerance, growth, and metabolic control in clinical evaluations.7

 

References:

1. EFSA NDA Panel, Scientific Opinion on the essential composition of infant and follow-on formulae. EFSA Journal. 2014; 12(7):3760.
2. Raiten D, Talbot J, Waters J. Assessment of nutrient requirements for infant formulas: [LSRO report]. J Nutr. 1998; 28(11).
3. Koletzko B, Baker S, Cleghorn G, et al. Global standard for the composition of infant formula: recommendations of an ESPGHAN coordinated international expert group. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2005; 41(5), 584-99.
4. Singh RH, Cunningham AC, Mofidi S, et al. Updated, web-based nutrition management guideline for PKU: An evidence and consensus based approach. Mol Genet Metab. 2016; 118(2):72-83.
5. Birch EE, et al. The DIAMOND (DHA Intake and Measurement Of Neural Development) Study: a double-masked, randomized controlled clinical trial of the maturation of infant visual acuity as a function of the dietary level of docosahexaenoic acid. Am J Clin Nutr. 2010; 91(4):848-59.
6. Agostoni C, et al. Plasma long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids and neurodevelopment through the first 12 months of life in phenylketonuria. Dev Med Child Neurol. 2003; 45(4):257-61.
7. Yilmaz O, Cochrane B, Wildgoose J, et al. Phenylalanine free infant formula in the dietary management of phenylketonuria. Orphanet J Rare Dis. 2023: 18;16.

PKU start™

per 100 g

  • 490

    Calories

  • 14.3 g 

    Protein Equivalent

  • 52 g

    Carbohydrate

  • 25 g

    Total Fat

  • 110 mg

    DHA

Ordering & Reimbursement Information

Product

Packaging

Product Number

Reimbursement Code

HCPCS Code

PKU start™

4 x 400 g cans 

25900

12539-0025-90

B4162