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. Neutral Vegetable Oils (Canola Oil, Sunflower Oil), Demineralised Water, Emulsifier (E472 (c)). AVERAGE CONTENTSUNIT per 100ml per 90ml (3 x 30ml for usual recommended daily intake)* Energy: kcal 450 405 k J 1850 1665 Protein: g 0 0 Carbohydrates: g 0.1 0.09sugar g 0 0 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 46 41.4osmolarity m Osm/l 0 0osmolality m Osm/kg H2O 5 5potential renal solute load m Osm/l 3 3