Fresubin 5kcal Shot Lemon (4 X 125ml)

Description

Fresubin 5kcal Shot Lemon 4x120ml bottles

Small Appearance - MAXIMUM ENERGY

Low volume, very high energy oral supplement

• Very high energy density
• Based on fat
• With medium-chain triglycerides
• Low volume solution: 3/4 dosages of 30ml each per day
• Convenient 120ml bottle
• Two delicious flavours
• Suitable for supplemental oral nutrition

Fresubin 5kCal Characteristics

Energy density: 5 kCal (calories) / ml

Energy Distribution

Protein: 0%

Fat: 96.8%

Carbohydrates: 3.2%

Fibre: 0%

Water content: 40ml / 100ml

Flavours: 

Fresubin 5kCal Lemon 120ml

Fresubin 5kCal Neutral 120ml

Indications

Low volume, very high energy fat supplement for patients with or at risk of malnutrition, especially with anorexia, low volume tolerance and / or additional energy needs. Exemplary patient groups:

• Elderly patients

• Patients with chronic wasting diseases like cancer

• Peri-operative patients

• Patients with renal or liver disease

Dosage

For supplementary nutrition: 3-4 x 30 ml spread over the day.

Dose should be determined by a clinician or dietician. As a guide: For supplementary nutrition 3–4 x 30 ml spread over the day. The intake should not exceed 50 % of patients’ total energy needs.

Contra-Indications

Not suitable where enteral nutrition is not permitted, such as in acute gastrointestinal bleeding, gut atonia, ileus and others. Not suitable for patients with severe forms of malassimilation. Not suitable for patients with congenital inability to metabolise nutrients contained in Fresubin®    5kcal SHot. In patients with severe forms of organ failure such as severe liver or kidney insufficiency, Fresubin®    5kcal SHot should be used with caution.

Handling & Storage

Store at room temperature.

Opened containers may be stored for 24 h at room temperature and for 14 days in the refrigerator.

Shake well before use.

Drink slowly.

Important Notes

Must be used under medical supervision.

Not suitable as the sole source of nutrition.

Suitable for energy supplementation only.

Assure adequate protein and micronutrient supply.

Not suitable for children < 3 years. Not for parenteral use.

Ingredients - Fresubin 5kCal Lemon

Water, rapeseed oil, medium-chain triglycerides (MCT), sucrose, emulsifier (E 472c), flavourings?, stabiliser(E 460), thickener (E 415)