2. Q: Does Proteinex® contain fat, sugar, or carbohydrates?
A: Proteinex® has no fat, or no carbohydrates. Proteinex® contains no sugar, and this is very important because diabetes is the first mortality cause in renal patients.

3. Q: What is the content of Sodium and Potassium in Proteinex® per serving?
A: In Proteinex®, the content of sodium is 4mg and potassium 11mg (per serving). In Proteinex®-18, the content of sodium is 5mg and potassium 13mg (per serving). It is an important fact because hypertension is the second mortality cause for renal patients.

4. Q: What is the content of Nitrogen?
A: The content of Nitrogen is 2% for each 15gm (30CC)

5. Q: Can Proteinex® be mixed?
A: For adults it can be mixed with apple sauce, apple juice, grape juice, and crystal light for gastric bypass patients.

6. Q: Does Proteinex® clog feeding tubes?
A: Proteinex® does not clog feeding tubes. The tubes should be flushed with water before and after the use of Proteinex®.

7. Q: What is the Osmolality?
A: Osmolality is 1494MOSM/KG (Proteinex®) and 550-600 MOSM/KG (Proteinex®-18)

8. Q: What pharmacies is it available?
A: Please visit our Where to Buy link, locations may vary.

9. Q: What States are covered by Medicaid?
A: Proteinex® Liquid is covered in various states. Proteinex® liquid fall under the following HCPCS code B4155.

10. Q: Are any new flavors coming out?
A: Llorens Pharmaceutical is evaluating the possibility of other flavors to the line of Proteinex®-18.

11. Q: How many servings are Proteinex® Chewable Tablets?
A: The recommend dose for the chewable tablets is 6 tablets for 6 grams of protein.

12. Q: Is Proteinex® Kosher?
A: The protein source used for Proteinex® comes lean part of the porcine (skin). The pharmaceutical gelatin has been specially prepared and approved as Kosher and Pareve for year round and Passover use in accordance with Jewish Law and may be used for all Pharmaceutical purposes.

13. Q: Do you need a prescription?
A: Proteinex® is a protein supplement that does not need a prescription but it is recommended consulting of a healthcare professional.