Description
Food for special medical purposes useful for increasing the viscosity of foods.
The product, thanks to its thickening action, is indicated for the dietary management of subjects suffering from dysphagia or in cases of swallowing difficulties indicated by the doctor.

Ingredients
Vegetable-based thickening powder based on carob seed flour.

Gluten and lactose free.

Nutritional characteristics

Average values	100 g
Energy	1,175 kJ / 282 kcal
Fats of which saturated fatty acids	0.6 g 0.0 g
Carbohydrates of which sugars	40.9 g 38.5 g
Proteins	4.2 g
Dietary fiber	48.3 g
Sodium	0.125 g

How to use
According to the doctor's instructions, taking into account the age, body weight and clinical conditions of the subject.
As an anti-regurgitation:
- If breastfeeding: Pour 1 or 2 scoops into 100 ml of water and stir until the liquid thickens. Take a teaspoon of this gel and offer it to the infant a little at a time before feeding.
- If formula feeding: Prepare the formula in the bottle and then add the appropriate amount. Close the bottle and shake.
As a thickener: Take the desired amount and slowly add it to the liquid to be thickened. Stir until completely dissolved.

Preparation as an anti-regurgitation

number of measuring spoons of powdered milk	ml of water	number of Medigel measuring spoons
2-3	60-90 ml	½ measuring cup
3-4	90-120 ml	1 measuring cup
5	150 ml	1 + ½ measuring spoons
6	180 ml	1 + ½ measuring spoons
7	210 ml	2 measuring cups

Preparation as a thickener

ml of water	number of Medigel measuring spoons	consistency
100 ml	1 measuring cup	Slightly dense
100 ml	1 + ½ measuring spoons	Moderately dense
100 ml	2 measuring cups	Dense

Conservation
Store in a cool, dry place away from light and direct sources of heat.
The reconstituted product can be stored in the refrigerator and used within 24 hours.
Shelf life when packaging is intact: 36 months.

Format
100 g.

Code 3100000082