A ready-to-use, energy dense, shot-style oral nutritional supplement. A protein-free, long chain triglyceride fat emulsion.

Features:

• 5kcal/ml, 135kcal per 30ml shot.
• Designed to be used in medication pass nutritional supplement program (3 x 30ml shots).
• Mixes into food or fluids to increase energy density.
• Protein and fibre free.

Indications:

For the dietary management of:

• Disease-related malnutrition.
• Patients with higher energy requirements, such as patients with HIV, cystic fibrosis or COPD.
• Patients with renal disease.
• Patients requiring a fluid restriction.

Important Notice:

• Not suitable as a sole source of nutrition.
• Not for parenteral use.
• Not suitable for patients with galactosaemia.
• Flavoured Calogen (strawberry) is not suitable for infants and children under 3 years of age. Product may need diluting in patients under 5 years of age.
• Neutral Calogen may require dilution for use in patients under 5 years of age.

Directions for Use:

• Shake well before use.
• Usage to be determined by a healthcare professional.
• Suggested intake: 3 x 30ml Calogen per day, decanted during medicine rounds.

Storage:

• Store in a cool, dry place.
• Not suitable for freezing.
• Once opened, close the bottle and store in a refrigerator for max 14 days.
• Discard unused contents after 14 days.

Ordering Information:

Ingredients:

Calogen: Vegetable oils (rapeseed oil, sunflower oil), demineralised water, emulsifier (citric acid esters of mono and diglycerides of fatty acids).

Allergen & Cultural Information:

• Does not contain: wheat, egg, nuts, lupins.
• Halal certified.
• No Kosher forbidden ingredients.
• No gluten containing ingredients. No detectable gluten when tested to a sensitivity level of less than 5 parts per million (<5 ppm i.e. <5mg/kg).
• Low lactose (lactose <2g/100g).

References:

1. Hubbard, G, Bolch, R. Holdoway, A. Beams, A. Kerr, A. Robertson, D Stratton, R. A randomised controlled trial of the effects of an energy dense supplement on energy intake, appetite and blood lipids in malnourished community-based elderly patients. J Hum Nutr Diet. 2008;21:373-406.

Additional Information:

Peanut (Arachis hypogaea), Almond (Amygdalus communis L .), Hazelnut Corylus avellana), Walnut (Juglans regia), Cashew (Anacardium occidentale), Pecan nut (Carya illinoiesis (Wangenh.) K. Koch), Brazil nut (Bertholletia excelsa), Pistachio nut (Pistacia vera), Macadamia nut and Queensland nut (Macadamia ternifolia), and products thereof.

More Questions:

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