Metabolic formulas are
specialty formulas designed for specific medical
requirements. There are several types of formula in
this class, depending on the condition they are designed
for. The following are a few of the formulas in this
class.
Calcio XD - Designed for Hypercalcemia, as may occur in
infants with Williams syndrome, osteopetrosis and when a
low-calcium/vitamin D-free formula is needed.
Cyclinex-1 - Nutrition support of infants and toddlers
with a urea cycle disorder, gyrate atrophy of the choroid
and retina, or HHH syndrome.
Hominex-1 - Nutrition support of infants and toddlers
with vitamin B6-nonresponsive homocystinuria.
I-Valex-1 - Nutrition support of infants and toddlers
with isovaleric acidemia or other disorders of leucine
catabolism.
Ketonex-1 - Nutrition support of infants and toddlers
with branched-chain ketoaciduria (maple syrup urine
disease--MSUD) and beta-ketothiolase deficiency.
Phenex-1 - Nutrition support of infants and toddlers
with phenylketonuria (PKU) or hyperphenylalaninemia.
Pro-Phree - Nutrition support of infants and toddlers
requiring reduced protein intake, specific mixture of
L-amino acids or increased energy, minerals and vitamins.
Propimex-1 - Nutrition support of infants and toddlers
with propionic or methylmalonic acidemia.
RCF - For persons who are unable to tolerate the type or
amount of carbohydrate in milk or infant formulas; or
seizure disorders requiring a ketogenic diet.
Tyrex-1 - Nutrition support of infants and toddlers with
tyrosinemia type I, II or III.
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