An instant thickening agent that can be used with both liquids and food to help manage dysphagia.
Resource® ThickenUp® Clear is designed specifically for the dietary management of patients with swallowing difficulties:
- Supports safe and effective dysphagia management1-5
- Easy to use – thickens and stabilises rapidly, remains clear and lump free over time
- Keeps natural flavour and aroma of food and drinks
- Can be used in hot, cold or fizzy liquids including tea, coffee, sparkling water and cola
- Can be used in patient’s favourite recipes such as roast dinner and fish pie
- Three times winner ‘Favourite Thickened Drink’ during the IDDSI festivals 2022, 2023 & 2024*
Resource® ThickenUp® Clear is a Food for Special Medical Purposes for the dietary management of patients with dysphagia (swallowing difficulties). Must be used under medical supervision. For oral consumption only. Must only be consumed when mixed with food or drink. Unsuitable as a sole source of nutrition. Only suitable from 3 years onwards.
Product | Product Format | PIP Code | Nestlé Line Code | Case Size |
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Resource ThickenUp Clear | 127g tin (with 1.2g scoop) | 355-4433 | 12502419 | 12 |
Resource ThickenUp Clear | 1.2g stick pack (24 sticks per box) | 358-3382 | 12138070 | 12 |
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An instant thickening agent that can be used with both liquids and food to help manage dysphagia.
Mixing Resource® ThickenUp® Clear with drinks is simple, just make sure these steps are followed exactly for a smooth consistency
If you are unsure about the recommended fluid consistency consult a Speech and Language Therapist for further advice.
Resource® ThickenUp® Clear should only be used under medical supervision. A Speech and Language Therapist should be consulted for advice on fluid consistency.
Nestlé Health Science proudly offer a product Sample Service, delivering direct to your patients. To request your sample of Resource® ThickenUp® Clear, simply click on the button below and follow the short sign up process. This will allow you to request your Resource® ThickenUp® Clear sample as well as other Nestlé Health Science product samples available via the service.
We understand that choosing your dysphagia partner encompasses more than just choosing a thickener.
We provide our partners with a comprehensive, bespoke and flexible support package, empowering care home teams to feel confident in taking responsibility for residents with dysphagia.
Your free package can include...
- Tailored digital care home Safety Briefings - choose the time and book online.
- Support from our specialist dysphagia team.
- Nestlé Health Science sample service, with quick delivery.
- A full suite of dysphagia resources on the N+ Education Hub.
- On-demand advice for rolling out your dysphagia care plan.
Manage dysphagia without compromise.
Maltodextrin (corn, potato), xanthan gum, potassium chloride.
Gluten free. Halal certified. Kosher certified.
Product | Product Format | PIP Code | Nestlé Line Code | Case Size |
---|---|---|---|---|
Resource ThickenUp Clear | 127g tin (with 1.2g scoop) | 355-4433 | 12502419 | 12 |
Resource ThickenUp Clear | 1.2g stick pack (24 sticks per box) | 358-3382 | 12138070 | 12 |
Suitable for patients requiring thickening of liquid or food for the dietary management of dysphagia due to conditions such as stroke, Parkinson’s disease, muscular dystrophy, motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis, neurological disorders caused by injury or disease, and malignancies of the oral cavity and throat.
Precautions
Suitable for children 3 years and above. Unsuitable as a sole source of nutrition. For oral consumption only. Must only be consumed when mixed with food or drink.
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Nestlé's Resource ThickenUp Clear is an instant thickening agent that can be used to help with swallowing difficulties.
*Three times voted “Favourite Thickened Drink” during the one-day IDDSI Festival at Sheffield in 2022, Derby in 2023 and Middlesex in 2024 based on thickened IDDSI level 2 non-alcoholic mocktail prepared. Each event was attended by approximately 200 healthcare professionals including care home managers, speech and language therapists and dietitians.
References:
- Hibberd J. Acceptance, compliance, and tolerance of a novel xanthan gum-based thickener on oropharyngeal dysphagia patients. Dysphagia 2011;26(4):432-475
- Steele CM, et al. Development of a non-invasive device for swallow screening in patients at risk of oropharyngeal dysphagia: results from a prospective exploratory study. Dysphagia 2019;34:698-707
- Vilardell N, et al. A comparative study between modified starch and xanthan gum thickeners in post-stroke oropharyngeal dysphagia. Dysphagia 2016; 31(2):169-79
- Rofes L, et al. The effects of a xanthan gum-based thickener on the swallowing function of patients with dysphagia. Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics 2014;39(10):1169-79
- Leonard RJ, et al. Effects of bolus rheology on aspiration in patients with dysphagia. journal of the academy of nutrition and dietetics 2014;114(4):590-4
Resource® ThickenUp® Clear is a Food for Special Medical Purposes for the dietary management of patients with dysphagia (swallowing difficulties) and must be used under medical supervision.
The Nestlé Health Science Sample Service is available to healthcare professionals only, who require sample products for professional evaluation when they have no sample product or if a patient has insufficient product to cover their needs. This service is not intended as a long term solution for a patient. A sample product should only be requested for a patient if deemed suitable following a professional evaluation from an appropriate healthcare professional.
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