Supportan

Nutritional Information: See table.

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Ingredients: Water, milk protein, maltodextrin, sucrose, fish oil (with soya lecithins), vegetable oils (safflower oil, sunflower oil), medium chain triglycerides (MCT), inulin (from chicory), wheat dextrin, potassium citrate, flavouring, emulsifiers (E 471, soya lecithins), sodium citrate, sodium chloride, vit. C, magnesium oxide, iron pyrophosphate, magnesium citrate, zinc sulphate, vit. E, manganese chloride, pantothenic acid, niacin, copper sulphate, vit. B₂, vit. B₆, sodium fluoride, vit. B₁, β-carotene, vit. A, folic acid, chromium chloride, potassium iodide, sodium molybdate, sodium selenite, vit. K₁, biotin, vit. D₃, vit. B₁₂.

Nutrition support in oncology.

1.5 kcal/mL, high protein oral nutritional supplement for the dietary management in case or at risk of malnutrition, in particular with cancer, chronic catabolic disease and or cachexia.
Formulated according to ESPEN and ESMO guidelines for cancer patients.
High protein (27 energy %) to compensate for an increased protein turnover and to maintain muscle mass.
Higher fat to carbohydrate ratio (40:31 energy %) for insulin resistant cancer patients.
High in eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) from fish oil (2 g per RDD) to counteract weight and muscle loss and support immune function.
Food for special purposes.
For the dietary management in case/risk of malnutrition, esp. with cancer, chronic catabolic diseases and/or cachexia. Nutritionally complete, high energy (1.5 kcal/mL), high protein oral nutritional supplement with fibre.
High in EPA and DHA from fish oil, high in fat, with MCT. Clinically free from lactose, gluten free.

2 bottles/day for supplementary nutrition or ≥5 bottles/day for complete nutrition, or as advised by a healthcare professional.

To be used under medical supervision. Suitable as sole source of nutrition.
If used for complete nutrition consider high fish oil levels. Not suitable for children <3 years. Use with caution in children <6 years. Not suitable in case of galactosaemia.
Additional Considerations: Not suitable whenever enteral nutrition is not permitted such as in acute gastrointestinal bleeding, ileus and shock. Use with caution in severe organ failure with impaired metabolism and severe forms of malassimilation.
Not suitable for patients with congenital inability to metabolise nutrients contained in Supportan Drink.

Instructions for use: Best served chilled. Shake well before use.

At room temperature. Once opened, refrigerate and use within 24 hours.

Enteral/Nutritional Products

V06DB - Fat/carbohydrates/proteins/minerals/vitamins, combinations ; Used as general nutrients.