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BCAD 2 Medical Food
BCAD 2 is a medical food powder that is free of the branched chain amino acids, isoleucine, leucine, and valine.
It’s specially designed for the dietary management of children and adults with maple syrup urine disease (MSUD).
BCAD 2 provides all other essential amino acids, as well as nonessential amino acids, carbohydrates, fat, essential fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals.
- Isoleucine-, leucine-, and valine-free
- 24 g of protein equivalents per 100 g of powder
- Suitable for someone with lactose intolerance
- Pleasant vanilla scent & can be easily enhanced with other flavors
- Mixes easily & stays blended well
- Use under direct & continuing supervision of a doctor
Available Formats and Sizes
BCAD 2 Medical Food is available in 1 lb powder cans. If you want to stock up on BCAD 2 Medical Food you can purchase this formula in a case of 6.
nutrients
Normal Dilution; per 100 g Powder
*WARNING: This protein is incomplete since it does not contain the essential amino acids isoleucine, leucine, and valine.
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minerals
Mead Johnson Nutrition BCAD 2 is to be used only in the dietary management of children and adults with documented maple syrup urine disease or other inborn errors of branched chain amino acid metabolism while under direct and continuing medical supervision.
WARNING: This product is nutritionally incomplete. Continuing medical supervision and frequent blood tests are required. BCAD 2 must be supplemented using other food sources of protein and fluid to provide enough isoleucine, leucine and valine to support dietary requirements of children and adults.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARATION AND USE
Your medical professional will provide the correct amount of powder to mix with water for consumption. *
It is important to follow the directions below.
Measure the correct amount of water into a suitable container for mixing. Then add the required amount of BCAD 2. Mix well until blended. Consume the prepared beverage immediately or cover and refrigerate. Use within 48 hours of preparation. Mix before drinking.
*If instructed to use the scoop in the can, each unpacked, level scoop delivers approximately 14.5 g of powder. Store the DRY scoop in this can.
POWDER STORAGE: Store cans at room temperature. After opening can, keep tightly covered, store in a dry area and use contents within 1 month. Do not freeze powder and avoid excessive heat.
Use by date on bottom of can.
WARNING: Not for parenteral (I.V.) use.
Last updated: 2/13/12