Resource OptiFibre is a powdered soluble dietary fibre that mixes easily in hot and cold liquids and foods without affecting texture or taste.
It is a nutritionally incomplete Food for Special Medical Purposes for use under medical supervision.
Features and Nutritional Information
- Resource OptiFibre can help maintain normal bowel function
- Soluble in water
- Made from Partially Hydrolysed Guar Gum
- Does not alter taste, aroma or colour which leads to improved patient compliance
- Mixes quickly and easily into liquids and soft/puréed foods
- Suitable for PEG administration
- Maximum consumption should be 32g per day of fibre
- ACBS approved. Indicated for short bowel syndrome, intractable malabsorption, pre-operative preparation of patients who are undernourished, patients with proven inflammatory bowel disease, following total gastrectomy, bowel fistulae, disease related malnutrition
- Available in 250g canisters with a re-sealable lid - contains a 5g scoop, which provides 4g of fibre
- Also available in a box of 16 x 10g sachets
- Not suitable for children under 3 years of age
- Must be used under medical supervision.
Indications
ACBS approved, prescribable on FP10 (GP10 in Scotland) for the following indications:
short bowel syndrome, intractable malabsorption, pre- operative preparation of patients who are undernourished, patients with proven inflammatory bowel disease, following total gastectomy, bowel fistulae, disease related malnutrition.
short bowel syndrome, intractable malabsorption, pre- operative preparation of patients who are undernourished, patients with proven inflammatory bowel disease, following total gastectomy, bowel fistulae, disease related malnutrition.
Contraindications
Not suitable for parenteral nutrition or as a sole source of nutrition.
Unsuitable for children under 3 years of age.
Total dietary fibre intake should not exceed 32g per day.
Unsuitable for children under 3 years of age.
Total dietary fibre intake should not exceed 32g per day.
Precautions
Must be used under medical supervision.
The addition of fibre can cause distension, bloating or flatulence.
If this occurs during the initial phase of intervention, decrease the dosage and slow down the addition of the product.
The addition of fibre can cause distension, bloating or flatulence.
If this occurs during the initial phase of intervention, decrease the dosage and slow down the addition of the product.
Ingredients
Partially Hydrolysed Guar Gum (this is a low viscous galactomannan, which has been produced by controlled partial enzymatic hydrolysis).
Gluten free.
Lactose free
Gluten free.
Lactose free
Homeopathy & Veterinarian
