METAX
XPhe Infant Mix
Amino acid mixture for infants with PKU from birth
Medical Condition
Phenylketonuria (PKU), hyperphenylalaninaemia (HPA)
Age Group
Infants
Dosage Form
Powder for reconstitution as a drink
Packaging
500 g tin
Storage Conditions
Composition (key components)
Highly purified phenylalanine-free L-amino acids; carbohydrates (predominantly lactose); a fat component containing DHA and LC-PUFAs; vitamins, minerals and trace elements
XPhe Infant Mix is a Food for Special Medical Purposes (FSMP) designed for infants with phenylketonuria (PKU) or hyperphenylalaninaemia (HPA) from birth. The formula is based on highly purified L-amino acids free from phenylalanine and provides the protein equivalent without excess phenylalanine intake.
The product contains:
carbohydrates (predominantly lactose)
a fat component containing DHA (docosahexaenoic acid)
long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFAs)
vitamins, minerals and trace elements matched to the nutritional needs of the first year of life
The formula can be used in combination with breast milk, standard infant formula, or low-protein weaning foods, according to the patient's individual dietary plan.
KEY BENEFITS
Phenylalanine-free
For infants from birth
Contains DHA and LC-PUFAs
Highly purified L-amino acids
Contains vitamins and trace elements
Suitable for combination feeding
Format: 500 g tin
The role of XPhe Infant Mix in PKU dietary therapy
XPhe Infant Mix replaces the portion of dietary protein that cannot be obtained from an infant's natural food sources due to impaired phenylalanine metabolism. Controlling phenylalanine levels in early life is critical for preventing neurological complications and supporting the child's normal development.
