## Description
Souvenaid is a Food for Special Medical Purposes formulated for the dietary management of early Alzheimer’s disease. It is intended for use under medical supervision and is designed to be taken in addition to the normal diet. For enteral/oral use only; not for intravenous administration.
### Intended use
- Dietary management of early Alzheimer’s disease; use under medical supervision
- For enteral/oral use only; not for intravenous use
- Not suitable as a sole source of nutrition
### Formats and serving
- Ready‑to‑drink liquid: 125 mL single‑serve bottle; take once daily; shake well; best served chilled
- Powder: 30 g (3 scoops) with 100 mL water to yield ~122 mL; take once daily; consume immediately; best served chilled
### Flavours
- Liquid: Vanilla, Strawberry, Cappuccino
- Powder: Vanilla & Banana; Lemon & Orange (availability may vary by market)
### Key composition (Fortasyn Connect)
- DHA 1200 mg and EPA 300 mg per serving
- Uridine 5′‑monophosphate (UMP) 625 mg
- Choline 400 mg
- Phospholipids 106 mg
- B vitamins plus vitamins C and E, and selenium
### Typical nutrition per serving
#### Ready‑to‑drink liquid (per 125 mL)
- Energy 125 kcal (≈525 kJ); Protein 3.75 g; Carbohydrate 16.5 g (Sugars 8.0 g; Lactose <0.031 g); Fat 4.9 g (Saturates 1.6 g); Fibre 0 g
- Minerals (approx.): Sodium 125 mg; Potassium 188 mg; Calcium 100 mg; Phosphorus 88 mg; Magnesium 25 mg; Chloride 156 mg
- Includes vitamins A, D, E, K, C, B‑complex; trace elements incl. iron, zinc, manganese, copper, iodine, molybdenum, selenium, chromium. Amounts may vary by flavour/market; see label
#### Reconstituted powder (per ~122 mL)
- Energy 133 kcal (556 kJ); Protein 3.3 g; Carbohydrate 17.3 g (Sugars 9.4 g; Lactose 3.6 g); Fat 5.5 g (Saturates 1.8 g; Polyunsaturates 2.3 g incl. EPA 300 mg and DHA 1200 mg)
- Phospholipids 106 mg; UMP 625 mg; Choline 400 mg
- Minerals (approx.): Sodium 200 mg; Potassium 247 mg; Calcium 82 mg; Phosphorus 153 mg; Magnesium 26 mg; Chloride 63 mg
- Includes vitamins A, D, E, K, C, B‑complex; trace elements as above
### Dietary characteristics and allergens
- Contains ingredients from milk, fish, and soy (allergens)
- Liquid: gluten‑free; low lactose per bottle
- Powder: contains lactose
- Not suitable for patients with galactosaemia
- People with diabetes: contains carbohydrate; monitor blood glucose with usual care guidance
- Reported low glycaemic index for Vanilla and Strawberry liquid flavours (~50)
### Ingredients (typical)
#### Liquid (example: Vanilla)
- Water; maltodextrin; sugar; fish oil; milk proteins; flavouring; UMP (sodium salt); stabilisers/thickeners (microcrystalline cellulose, sodium carboxymethylcellulose); choline chloride; soy lecithin; acidity regulator (e.g., citric acid); mineral salts; vitamins and trace elements; colour (e.g., curcumin)
#### Powder (Vanilla & Banana)
- Dried omega LCPUFAs (tuna fish oil, glucose syrup, sodium caseinate [milk], antioxidants); whey protein (milk); dipotassium phosphate; emulsifier (471); anti‑caking agent (551); skim milk powder; maltodextrin; sugar; flavours (contain soy); choline bitartrate; UMP; soy lecithin; added minerals and vitamins
### Directions for use
- Liquid: 1 bottle (125 mL) once daily; shake well; best served chilled
- Powder: Add 3 scoops (30 g) to 100 mL water, stir with a fork until mixed, and consume immediately; best served chilled
### Precautions
- Use under medical supervision
- For enteral/oral use only; not for intravenous use
- Not suitable as a sole source of nutrition
- Not suitable for individuals with milk, fish, or soy allergies
- Not suitable for patients with galactosaemia
### Storage
- Liquid: Store in a cool, dry place. Once opened, refrigerate and use within 24 hours
- Powder: Store in a cool, dry place. After opening, keep tin airtight and use contents within two weeks; use by the date on the tin
