TNS Dosage Chart for People with Down's Syndrome

 Child weight  Euro- TNS version 5 Teaspoonfuls of Linseed Oil Teaspoonfuls of Fish Oil
      Small scoops at mealtime* to be taken daily to be taken daily
Up to 15 lbs up to 1st 1lb up to 6.7Kg 1 0.25 0.25
15-25 lbs 1st 1lb - 1st 11 lb 6.7Kg - 11.2Kg 1.5 0.5 0.25
25-35 lbs 1st 11 lb - 2st 7 lb 11.2Kg - 15.7Kg 2 1 0.5
35-50 lbs 2st 7 lb - 3st 8lb 15.7Kg - 22.4Kg 2.5 1 0.75
50-70 lbs 3st 8 lb - 5 st 22.4Kg - 31.4Kg 3.5 1 1
70-160 lbs 5st - 11st 6 lb 31.4Kg - 71.7Kg 4 2 1
160 lbs - ADULT  11st 6 lb - ADULT 71.7Kg - ADULT 1 large scoop 2 1 or 2

Please note that for the correct dose, the powder should be level in the scoops. 
* The Euro-TNS regime is based on 3 doses per day, to be taken at mealtimes. 
If necessary, the total daily number of scoops may be divided into 2 doses per day. 
The powder is best mixed with juice, yoghurt or similar foodstuffs.
IN ORDER TO MAKE THE SUPPLEMENT MORE PLEASANT TO TAKE, ADD TO YOGURT (OR JUICE)  AND ALLOW TO DISSOLVE FOR 5 – 10 MINUTES, STIRRING OCCASIONALLY. (IT DOES MAKE A DIFFERENCE!)
Please note that the large 5ml scoop, is equivalent to 5 of the small 1ml scoops,  and should only be used for children over 160lb or adults. Use the small 1ml scoop for children. 

Notes:

A note about silica gel 

Some people have reported that they have accidentally broken the sachet of silica gel and spilled the contents in the pot of Euro-TNS. The function of silica gel is to absorb moisture and prevent the TNS from getting too damp. Chemically, Silica gel is very similar to silica (quartz or white sand). It is quite harmless. If someone does swallow a large amount, it is a good idea to drink a glass of water.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Richard Phethean on 01224 869251 (Phone and Fax.) 

E-mail: richard@beannachar.org

Beannachar, Banchory-Devenick, Aberdeen AB12 5YL 

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