AVONIL POWDER
A conventional PKU treatment that provides the amino acids, vitamins and minerals needed each day, while following a highly-controlled diet.
AVONIL POWDER
A conventional PKU treatment that provides the amino acids, vitamins and minerals needed each day, while following a highly-controlled diet.
Avonil Powder
- Contains all essential amino acids except Phe,
plus multiple vitamins and minerals - For children, adults and maternal PKU
- Also suitable for hyperphenylalaninemia (HPA)



Avonil is available as an odour and flavourless powder, to be mixed with water or juice. It must be supplemented with a low protein diet. When patients follow a special low protein diet and take Avonil, all the essential amino acids except Phe are put back into their diet. Avonil must be taken every day with a meal.
Avonil powder contains low sugar content, reducing the risk of contributing to being overweight or obese. The powder should be divided into three or more doses to take throughout the day with food.
Recommended
For children and adults, including maternal PKU. Suitability must be determined by a specialist doctor or dietician.
Dosage
The recommended dosage depends on lean body mass, physical activity and the ability to metabolise natural protein. A metabolic doctor or clinical dietician should calculate the correct daily dosage. For full details, download the data sheet.
This information is provided for guidance only. Treatment changes and protocols should always be undertaken with a clinical dietician, doctor or healthcare professional.