An unflavoured liquid consisting of protein (milk and soya), fat (rapeseed, sunflower and fish oils), carbohydrate, vitamins, minerals and trace-elements.

Free from gluten

Lactose free

Presentation

Nutritionally complete, 1.5kcal/ml, liquid, ready to use tube feed. Fibre free. Presented in a 500ml crown cork bottle and 500ml, 1000ml and 1500ml EasyBag.

Contra-Indications

NOT FOR PARENTERAL USE

NOT SUITABLE WHERE ENTERAL NUTRITION IS NOT PERMITTED

NOT SUITABLE FOR INFANTS UNDER ONE YEAR OF AGE

Precautions

SHOULD ONLY BE USED UNDER MEDICAL SUPERVISION

NOT SUITABLE AS A SOLE SOURCE OF NUTRITION FOR CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS OF AGE

Indications for use

Fresubin energy is intended for the dietary management of patients at risk of malnutrition with high energy requirements and/or fluid restriction.

Fresubin energy is prescribable on FP10/GP10 for the following indications:

•   short bowel syndrome

•   intractable malabsorption

•   pre- operative preparation of patients who are undernourished

•   patients with proven inflammatory bowel disease

•   following total gastrectomy

•   bowel fistulae

•   disease related malnutrition

  Dosage

  Dosage should be calculated by a clinician or dietitian according to individual requirements.

  As a guide, for complete nutrition 1500ml Fresubin energy provides 2250kcal and 84g protein and meets the average adult recommended daily requirements for vitamins, minerals and trace-elements.

  When commencing tube feeding, it is recommended that the full dosage of Fresubin energy is introduced gradually over 2 3 days.

  Storage

  Store in a cool place, do not store above 25°C.

  Once opened, can be stored for up to 24 hours in a refrigerator.

  Shelf Life

  Bottle: 18 months from date of manufacture.

  EasyBag: 12 months from date of manufacture.

  
  

  Energy Distribution

  Protein 15%

  Fat 35%

  Carbohydrate 50%

  Ingredients

  Water, maltodextrin, milk protein, vegetable oils, acidity regulators (E 332, E 170, E 530), potassium chloride, fish oil (with soya lecithin), calcium phosphate, sodium citrate, magnesium chloride, emulsifiers (soya lecithin, E 471), choline hydrogen tartrate, vit. C, iron sulphate, zinc sulphate, vit. E, niacin, manganese chloride, pantothenic acid, sodium fluoride, copper sulphate, vit. B2, vit. B6, vit. B1, vit. A (with fish gelatine), beta-carotene, folic acid, chromium chloride, sodium selenite, sodium molybdate, potassium iodide, vit. K1, biotin, vit. D3, vit. B12.