Nestlé Health Science
ARGINAID is a fat free arginine powder designed for people with chronic wounds. Suitable for oral or tube feed use and provides 0.11 kcal/mL.

ARGINAID powder is a medical food arginine module specially formulated for the dietary management of altered physiologic or metabolic conditions that respond to increased arginine intake.
Nitrogen information:
- One serving of ARGINAID powder provides 4.5g of the amino acid L-arginine (1.4 grams nitrogen)
- A single amino acid does not meet the dietary requirement for protein.

Mixes quickly and easily with water.

Clinical Indications:

• Burn injury
• Diabetic ulcers
• Pressure ulcers
• Skin breakdown
• Ulcers on legs and feet
• Chronic and slow to heal wounds (i.e. take more than 4-6 weeks to heal)

Features:

Based on 1 sachet plus 237mL water.

Ingredients:

L-arginine Powder, Citric and Malic Acids, Sodium Ascorbate, Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E source), and less than 2% of Aspartame (sweetener)*, Acesulfame Potassium (sweetener), Natural and Artificial Flavour, Colour (Beet Juice, Turmeric and Annatto Extracts).  *Phenylketonurics: Contains Phenylalanine

Usage:

Store unopened power packets at room temperature. After mixing, cover and refrigerate any unused portions. Use within 24 hours. Stir briskly before use.

ORAL FEEDING

Mix content of single-serving packet with 6-8fl oz of water, stir briskly and consume.

TUBE FEEDING
Mix one packet of ARGINAID with 120-180mL warm water. Mix and administer by syringe down the feeding tube.

DOSAGE
Take 2 servings of ARGINAID per day. Take for a minimum of 2 weeks or until the wound has healed.
Servings may vary according to individual assessment by a qualified health care provider.

 Nutritional Information:

Note:  Contains 4.5g per packet of the amino acid L-arginine - a key building block of protein 

Specifications:

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