How Safe Is Souvenaid®?

Souvenaid® contains nutrients that are naturally present in food. Results from three clinical studies showed Souvenaid® was very well tolerated and had a positive safety profile.1-4

SOUVENAID® & OTHER MEDICATION

Souvenaid® has been tested as an add-on therapy to standard medications for Alzheimer’s disease. No adverse events were reported as a result of taking Souvenaid® along with these medications.4

Many patients who have been involved in clinical trials with Souvenaid® were also taking medications for other conditions. The use of Souvenaid® in combination with these other medications was not associated with any side effects in these patients.

SOUVENAID® & OTHER MEDICAL CONDITIONS

  • Souvenaid® is not suitable as a sole source of nutrition and should be used in addition to normal dietary intake.
  • People who have an allergy to milk protein, fish oil or soy may not be able to consume Souvenaid®.
  • Souvenaid® is not suitable for people with galactosaemia.
  • Souvenaid® is free from gluten-containing ingredients (<20mg/kg).
  • Souvenaid® is low lactose (<300mg/kg).
  • People with diabetes can consume Souvenaid®. However, Souvenaid® does contain carbohydrates and, as with other foods containing carbohydrate, it is advisable for people with diabetes to monitor their blood glucose levels in consultation with their diabetes medical team.
  1. Soininen H et al. Lancet Neurol 2017; 16: 965–975.
  2. Scheltens P et al. Alzheimers Dement 2010; 6: 1–10.e1.
  3. Scheltens P et al. J Alzheimers Dis 2012; 31: 225–236
  4. Shah RC et al, Alzheimer’s Research & Therapy 2013; 5; 59