About Mead Johnson HCY 2 Medical Food Powder for Homocystinuria
HCY 2 is a medical food powder that is free of the essential amino acid methionine for children and adults with documented homocystinuria. The product has all other essential amino acids as well as nonessential amino acids, carbohydrates, fats, essential fatty acids, vitamins and minerals. Use under direct and continuing medical supervision.
HCY 2 has all the essential amino acids appropriate for patients with documented homocystinuria, as well as nonessential amino acids, carbohydrates, fats, essential fatty acids, vitamins and minerals.
Key Benefits & Features
- Methionine-free
- Cystine level is similar to the sum of cystine and methionine found in cow’s milk
- 22 g protein equivalent/100 g powder
- Vitamin and mineral levels appropriate for children and adults
- Suitable for someone with lactose intolerance
- Vanilla scent
- Can be easily modified with preferred flavor enhancers
- Mixes easily and stays in suspension well
- Kosher Dairy (OU-D), Halal
Mead Johnson HCY 2 Medical Food Powder for Homocystinuria FAQs
What is HCY 2 and who is it for?
HCY 2 is a methionine-free medical food powder designed for children and adults with diagnosed homocystinuria. It provides essential nutrients while excluding methionine.
What are the key benefits of HCY 2?
HCY 2 is methionine-free, has a cystine level similar to cow's milk, provides adequate protein, vitamins, and minerals, is suitable for lactose intolerance, and has a pleasant vanilla scent.
How is HCY 2 used?
HCY 2 should be used under direct medical supervision. It can be easily mixed with preferred flavor enhancers and stays in suspension well.
How should I prepare this product?
A 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 product. 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 DRY scoop in can.
How should I store this product?
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.
Ingredients
Corn syrup solids, amino acids (L-glutamine, L-leucine, L-lysine hydrochloride, potassium aspartate, L-proline, L-valine, L-isoleucine, L-alanine, L-arginine, L-threonine, L-phenylalanine, L-tyrosine, L-serine, L-cystine, glycine, L-histidine, L-tryptophan), sugar, soy oil, modified corn starch, calcium phosphate, sodium citrate, magnesium phosphate, potassium chloride and less than 1%: sodium phosphate, potassium citrate, choline chloride, ascorbic acid, taurine, inositol, ferrous sulfate, L-carnitine, zinc sulfate, niacinamide, vitamin E acetate, vitamin A palmitate, calcium pantothenate, cupric sulfate, manganese sulfate, vitamin B12, thiamin hydrochloride, vitamin B6 hydrochloride, riboflavin, folic acid, vitamin D3, chromic chloride, sodium molybdate, sodium selenite, sodium iodide, biotin, vitamin K1, ethyl vanillin.