Calogen is a Food for Special Medical Purposes for use under medical supervision. Calogen is a high energy (4.5kcal/ml), long chain triglyceride (LCT) fat emulsion. Calogen can be used to supplement or fortify the diet of patients who are unable to meet their energy requirements from regular dietary intake. Calogen is suitable for patients requiring electrolyte restrictions, can be used to replace milk in protein restricted diets and can be used as an energy enhancer in tube feeds and oral nutritional supplements.
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 and electrolyte restriction.
CONTRA-INDICATIONS
Strawberry and banana flavours are not suitable for children under 3 years of age. Not suitable for patients with galactosaemia.
PRECAUTIONS
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 and minerals. Must be used under strict medical supervision.
SHELF LIFE
12 months. Best before date: see side of bottle.
STORAGE
Store in a cool, dry place (5-25??C) and away from direct sunlight. Once opened, close the bottle and store in a refrigerator for a maximum of 14 days. Calogen is not suitable for freezing. Always replace lid after use.
INGREDIENTS
Neutral flavour: vegetable oils (rapeseed oil, sunflower oil), demineralised water, emulsifier (citric acid esters of mono and diglycerides of fatty acids). Strawberry flavour: vegetable oils (rapeseed oil, sunflower oil), demineralised water, sugar, emulsifier (citric acid esters of mono and diglycerides of fatty acids), flavouring, colour (carmine) (E120). Banana flavour: vegetable oils (rapeseed oil, sunflower oil), demineralised water, sugar, emulsifier (citric acid esters of mono and diglycerides of fatty acids), flavourings, colour (beta-carotene) (E160a).?áAllergy Advice: For allergens, see ingredients in?ábold.
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