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Determining the Dose of SON Formula to Meet Protein Intake Needs

Purpose: To dose a patient with SON formula (Master Amino Acid Plan, International Nutrition Research) to meet protein intake requirements.

Description

SON Formula tablets (Master Amino Acid Pattern, International Nutrition Research) is a patented dietary protein substitute that provides the essential amino acids. It is rapidly absorbed and utilized after administration. It is more nutritious than dietary protein by several measures and results in release of smaller amounts of nitrogen catabolites.


To maintain the body in nitrogen balance:

 

dose of SON formula in mg/day =

= (body weight in kilograms) * 400

 

To substitute for other sources of dietary protein:

 

dose of SON formula per day in grams =

= (dietary protein requirements per day in grams) * 0.4

 

The caloric intake associated with SON formula:

 

Kcal for SON intake =

= (grams SON formula) * 0.04

 

SON formula tablets contain 1,000 mg per tablet for oral administration.


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