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F-75 is milk based powdered therapeutic diet. Reconstituted F-75 milk provides an energy
density of approximately 75 kcal/100ml. It is intended for phase 1 (stabilization) treatment of
children with Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM). Each canister contains 400g of F-75
Therapeutic milk powder in cartons of 24 canisters and comes with a scoop.
General Description
F-75 is therapeutic milk diet with added vegetable fat, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. It
comes as powder packed in a canister to prepare a liquid therapeutic diet with an energy density
of approximately 75kcal/100 ml.
Intended Use
The F-75 liquid therapeutic diet is intended for stabilization phase of treatment of children
diagnosed with SAM. It is intended to stabilize the child’s metabolism and support rehydration.
The specified quantity of powdered therapeutic milk is mixed with the specified quantity of
water boiled and cooled down to not below 70˚C to obtain a defined quantity of liquid
therapeutic diet with an energy density of approximately 75 kcal/ 100ml.
F75 must be administered under medical supervision. A cautious approach is required because of
child's fragile physiological state and reduced homeostatic capacity; hence, F-75 is not designed
for weight gain. (WHO. Guideline: Updates on the management of severe acute malnutrition in
infants and children. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2013:4)
Target Population: Children diagnosed with SAM, in the initial phase of their treatment.
Technical Specifications:
General quality
Milk based white or pale yellowish fine powder; free from impurities, coloured particles, caking
or lumps.
Ingredients: Malt dextrin (carbohydrate), vegetable oils, saccharose, skim milk powder or other
dairy powder, emulsifier (eg lecithin) vitamin and mineral premix.
Use previously boiled water that is not below 70°C (cooled for not less than 3-5minutes after
boiling) to prepare the milk. Cool the prepared milk to feeding temperature before administering.
The resulting liquid therapeutic diet contains an energy density of approximately 75kcal/100ml.
WARNING: This low iron diet is not suitable for long term feeding of well-nourished children.
It is only to be used in accordance with recommendations and supervision of skilled health
personnel in hospitals or therapeutic feeding centres. It should never be distributed to families or
communities.
Shelf Life:
Shelf life unopened; minimum 12 months from date of manufacture.
(Shelf life is specific to each supplier)
Logistics Information:
Material safety data sheet information (MSDS): N/A
Packaging and labeling: preparation instructions included on the label or a leaflet
Weight per carton containing 24 Canisters: 14 kg
Volume per carton containing 24 Canisters: 0.04640m3
Component of a Kit: no
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