Multi-Thick Instant Food Thickener by Abbott Nutrition 250g

Multi-Thick by Abbott Nutrition is a modified maize starch instant food and fluid thickener , approved for the dietary management of patients with dysphagia.

Presentation

Multi-Thick is available in a 250g can which can be resealed.

A 250g Multi-Thick tin contains approximately 90 scoops (each level-scoop is 2.7g)

Multi-Thick thicken up powder can be mixed into a wide range of both foods and fluids , such as warm and cold drinks , pureed food and oral nutritional supplements.

Uses

Food for Special Medical Purposes, for use under medical supervision. For oral use as a food and fluid thickener.

Precautions

• Please consult a healthcare professional for advice on the amount of Multi-thick required to thicken food and fluids to the appropriate consistency.
• Multi-thick is intended for use as a food and fluid thickener only and is not intended to contribute significantly to nutritional intake.

Contra-Indications

• Not for parenteral (intravenous) use.
• Do not use in children under 1 year of age except in cases of failure to thrive.

Storage

• Store unopened at room temperature.
• Opened tins should be resealed using the lid provided and stored in a cool, dry place (not in the refrigerator).
• Use within 6 weeks of opening.
• If not used promptly after mixing with liquids or food, cover, refrigerate and use within 24 hours.

Directions for Use

• Use the enclosed scoop to add the required amount of thickener.
• Multi-thick may be mixed directly into prepared foods such as cold and warm drinks, pure?ed foods, mashed potatoes or sip feeds (oral nutritional supplements).
• For best results, sprinkle the desired amount of powder onto the food or drink and stir briskly with a fork or whisk until fully mixed.
• For thickening sip feeds (oral nutritional supplements) use a whisk or shaker to mix and allow to stand for 5 minutes before use. 

INGREDIENTS
Modified maize starch (E1442) (contains sulphur dioxide)

Lactose & Gluten Free