Add one sachet of OPTIFAST VLCD to 200-250mL of cold or warm water. Stir, blend or shake to dissolve. Do not use boiling water. All prepared products should be tightly covered and consumed within 4 hours at room temperature or within 24 hours if refrigerated. Note: Discard any unfinished product that has been heated.

By purchasing this product, you acknowledge that OPTIFAST VLCD is for the dietary management of overweight and obesity and must be used under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Very Low Energy Diets are not recommended for use by pregnant or lactating women, infants, children, adolescents and the elderly. People over 65 years and those with existing medical conditions, please consult your healthcare professional before use.

Very Low Energy Diet or Very Low Calorie Diet products must be used under medical supervision. It is important to maintain adequate daily fluid intake while using the food.  It is not recommended for pregnant, nursing, or lactating women or use by infants, children, adolescents and elderly, other than under medical supervision. The food may be suitable for use as a sole source of nutrition when consumed according to the directions for use on the label.

OPTIFAST VLCD is for the dietary management of overweight and obesity and must be used under the supervision of a healthcare professional. A program of regular light exercise enhances wellbeing, and therefore likelihood of success. Total diet replacement for the dietary management of overweight and obesity. OPTIFAST Program is intended for use as part of the management of people who are obese or overweight when there is associated secondary pathology e.g. non-insulin dependent diabetes, hypertension, osteoarthritis, hypothyroidism corrected by replacement therapy, gynaecological disorders, hyperlipidaemia or where obesity is an impediment to surgery. Very low energy diets are not recommended for use by pregnant or lactating women, infants, children, adolescents and elderly. People over 65 years and those with existing medical conditions, please consult your healthcare professional before use. Very low energy diet should not be used by people with acute heart disease, advancing renal disease, advanced hepatic disease or overt psychosis.