Calogen Banana 500ml

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Description Calogen is a Food for Special Medical Purposes for use under medical supervision. Calogen is a high energy, long chain triglyceride fat emulsion. Calogen can be used to supplement or fortify the diet of patients who are unable to meet their energy requirements from normal food & drink. Calogen is suitable for patients requiring electrolyte restrictions, can be used to replace milk in protein restricted diets, & can be used as an energy enhancer in tube & sip feeds. Calogen is available in 200ml & 500ml plastic bottles, in 3 flavours: Neutral, Banana, Strawberry. Indications For enteral use only. ACBS approved, prescribable on Form FP10 (GP10 in Scotland) for the following indications: Disease related malnutrition; malabsorption states, or other conditions requiring fortification with a high fat supplement with or without fluid restriction. Contraindications Not for intravenous use. Strawberry & Banana flavours are not suitable for children under 3 years of age. Not suitable as a sole source of nutrition. Only to be used as a supplement to the normal diet or in conjunction with other oral nutritional supplements containing vitamins & minerals. Precautions Must be used under strict medical supervision. Directions for use Shake well before opening. Dosage determined by a clinician or dietitian & is dependent on the age, bodyweight, & medical condition of the patient. The recommended dose is 3 x 30ml per day, unless specified by a clinician or dietitian. Can be taken undiluted or diluted with milk, water, or mixed into foods. Neutral Calogen is suitable for infants, children, & adults however, it may need to be diluted for children under 5 years. Storage Store in a cool, dry place (18-25C) & away from direct sunlight. Once opened, Calogen should be stored in a refrigerator (Shelf life Unopened: 1 year. Best before date: see side of bottle. Banana Flavour Vegetable Oils (Canola Oil, Sunflower Oil), Demineralised Water, Sucrose, Emulsifier (E472 (c)), Flavour (Vanilla), Flavour (Banana), Colour (E160a). AVERAGE CONTENTSUNIT per 100ml per 90ml (3 x 30ml usual recommended daily intake)* Energy: kcal 468 421 k J 1925 1733 Protein: g 0 0 Carbohydrates: g 4.4 4.0sugar g 4.0 3.6 Fat: g 50 45saturates g 5.3 4.8monounsaturates g 30.4 27.4polyunsaturates g 14.3 12.9% LCT % 100 100 Ratio n 6:n 3 5:02 5:02 Dietary fibre: g 0 0sodium mg (mmol) 7 (0.3) 6.3 (0.3)chloride mg (mmol) 0.1 (0.003) 0.09 (0.003) Water: g 43 38.7osmolarity m Osm/l 180 180osmolality m Osm/kg H2O 415 415potential renal solute load m Osm/l 3 3