Information about UniFiber® for Renal Dietitians
UniFiber® is the only fiber supplement on the market that is totally insoluble. Therefore, it offers important benefits for your renal patients.
UniFiber®:
- Is sodium, potassium, phosphorus and gluten free
- Contains less than one net carb per serving
- Has less than 4 calories per serving
- Has no minimum fluid requirement (can be mixed in food rather than liquid)
- Is tasteless, non-gelling and grit free
- Does not cause gas or bloating
- Cannot cause a bowel obstruction or choking hazard
- Can be taken with other medications (does not block their absorption)
UniFiber® is very versatile. Your patients can add it to liquids, stir it in soft foods or add it to their favorite recipes. Click here for recipes that can be used by renal patients. These recipes indicate the amount of UniFiber® that can be added in order to increase fiber intake without having to increase fluid intake. UniFiber® does not change the taste of cooked or baked foods.
If you would like to receive samples of UniFiber® for your patients, please click here. We will be happy to send samples to you.
When you receive your samples, you will also receive a UniFiber® recommendation pad. Although UniFiber® is available without a prescription, it is generally kept behind the pharmacy counter. Please give your patients one sheet of the recommendation pad and instruct them to give the sheet to their pharmacist. This sheet gives the pharmacist important ordering information so that they can have UniFiber® in stock for your patient within one business day.
Patients may also purchase UniFiber® online at alavenpharm.com or you may sell UniFiber® directly from your facility. If you are interested in selling UniFiber® direct, please call toll free (888) 317-0001 ext. 10122.
After reviewing the benefits, you will see why UniFiber® is an excellent choice for fiber therapy for your patients.
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