Swicko & Souro — Patient Tool Handout
Behavioral wellness companion · Not a medical device · Free web scanner
What it is: A free, gamified barcode scanner that helps CKD patients spot hidden sodium, phosphate additives, and potassium salt substitutes — using visual units instead of clinical math. Educational use only; not medical advice. Mobile meal logs stay on the device; the website may use optional email accounts — see swickoandsouro.com/privacy.
What it is NOT
- Not an FDA-regulated medical device
- Does not diagnose, treat, or prescribe
- Does not diagnose, treat, or prescribe
- Not a substitute for your dietary plan
Two patient tracks
- Sodium Aware — earlier CKD, general wellness
- Strict Limits — advanced CKD/dialysis; tighter K & P thresholds (KDOQI 2020)
- Dialysis mode includes fluid tracker (default 1.50 L/day)
Key features for patients
- Barcode scan via OpenFoodFacts label data
- Flags "PHOS" additives & potassium chloride
- Non-shame mascot coaching (motivational interviewing tone)
- Streaks reward logging habits, not points for logging alone
Privacy & wellness framing
- App meal logs stored on device (AsyncStorage)
- Web: optional email account; see Privacy Policy
- Mascot metaphor: "Swicko's kidney shield" (not "your kidneys")
- Not a medical device or HIPAA-covered service
- Confirm limits with nephrologist / dietitian
Swicko & Souro is a behavioral wellness companion, not medical advice. Thresholds align with published guidelines (KDOQI 2020, FDA Daily Values) but must be individualized. © 2026 Swicko & Souro. Questions: swickoandsouro.com/contact