MICRONUTRIENTS POWDER, enrich. food, neutral, sachet, 1g

NST NFOSMNPFNES01

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Former Code(s): NFOSZNL0015 NFOSMINUS01 NFOSMNPFNS01
Article is intended to be used with children (<12 years) ONLY.
The order of this product needs to be justified and is only acceptable under certain conditions.
Thermosensitive codes are defined for storage and transportation temperature requirements of the products.
OC subscriptions: included in supply or field order tools (e.g. UniField)
SC subscriptions: included in supply or field tools
OC validations: approved for procurement and use by an OC for international or local orders specifying context and activity in Medical Standard Lists (MSL)

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MICRONUTRIENTS POWDER, 1g sachet

Definition

Multiple Micronutrients Powder (MNP) (vitamins and minerals) used as a supplement to balance the nutritional deficiencies in the complementary diet of breastfed infants and young children aged 6-59 months.

Fine, granular, off white, slightly yellow, odourless powder with tiny speckles; having a bland taste which has minimal impact on the taste, smell or colour of the food when mixed.

To be added to and mixed with the semi-solid complementary food of the child.

Example: MixMe

Specifications

Technical specifications

Mineralsper 1 g (dose per sachet)
Iron (Fe) (mg)10
Zinc (Zn) (mg)4.1
Iodine (I) (µg)90
Copper (Cu) (mg)0.56
Selenium (Se) (µg)17
Vitaminsper 1 g (dose per sachet)
Retinol (Vit A) (µg)400
Cholecalciferol (Vit D) (µg)5.0
Ascorbic acid (Vit C) (mg)30
Thiamin (Vit B1) (mg)0.5
Riboflavin (Vit B2) (mg)0.5
Pyridoxine (Vit B6) (mg)0.5
Colabamin (Vit B12) (µg)0.9
Folic acid (Vit B9) (µg)90
Niacin (Vit B3) (mg)6.0
Tocopherol (Vit E) (mg)5.0

Excipient:

The formulation should be based on anhydrous dextrose, maltodextrin (DE 11-14) or other suitable carrier, with the addition of silica dioxide, tricalcium phosphate or other suitable flow agents.

Packaging & Labelling

Primary and secondary packaging must protect the hygienic and nutritional qualities of the product during transport, handling, storage under MSF field conditions.

  • Primary packaging (unit packaging): 1 g aluminium sachet
  • Secondary packaging: box of 30 sachets

For more information on packaging labelling, refer to the CHECKLIST CONTROL UPON RECEIPT specialised food.

Instructions for use

Mix the sachet contents with a small portion of solid or semi-solid food just before serving.

Recommended dosage: 1 sachet per child per day.

Storage

  • Below 30°C, Protect from sunlight ‐ Protect from humidity
  • Shelf life: 24 months from the manufacturing date stated on the packaging.

Follow the procedure QA-NFOS-SOP3 Storage of specialised food (NFOS)

For procedures related to Quality Control, refer to Preliminary remarks on specialised food

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