Fresubin 5kcal Shot Neutral (4 x 120ml)

Fresubin 5kcal Shot Lemon:@@: A high energy liquid fat emulsion with long and medium chain triglycerides. Consisting of fat (rapeseed oil and MCT) and carbohydrate (sucrose).

Lactose and gluten free.

Fresubin® 5kcal Shot is a high calorie (5.0 kcal/ml), oral nutritional supplement (fat emulsion) with long and medium chain triglycerides. Fresubin® 5kcal Shot is a Food for Special Medical Purposes, ready to use and presented in a 120ml EasyBottle.

It is available in two flavours: Neutral and Lemon.

CONTRA-INDICATIONS

FOR ENTERAL USE ONLY NOT SUITABLE WHERE ENTERAL NUTRITION IS NOT PERMITTED NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN UNDER THREE YEARS OF AGE

PRECAUTIONS

SHOULD ONLY BE USED UNDER MEDICAL SUPERVISION NOT SUITABLE AS A SOLE SOURCE OF NUTRITION INTAKE SHOULD NOT EXCEED 50% OF PATIENTS’ TOTAL ENERGY NEEDS

INDICATIONS FOR USE

For the dietary management of patients with or at risk of disease related malnutrition, in particular for patients with increased energy needs or low volume tolerance. Fresubin® 5kcal Shot is a Food for Special Medical Purposes. Fresubin® 5kcal Shot is prescribable on FP10/GP10 for the following indications: For the dietary management of disease related malnutrition, short bowel syndrome, intractable malabsorption, pre-operative preparation of malnourished patient, dysphagia, proven inflammatory bowel disease, following total gastrectomy, bowel fistula.

DOSAGE

Dosage should be calculated by a clinician or dietitian according to individual requirements. As a guide: For supplementary nutrition: 3-4 x 30ml per day will provide (450 – 600 kcal).

STORAGE

Store in a cool place, do not store above 25°C. Once opened, can be stored for up to 14 days in a refrigerator.

SHELF LIFE

12 months.