An unflavoured liquid consisting of protein (milk and soya), fat (rapeseed, sunflower and fish oils), carbohydrate, fibre (inulin, oat grain and resistant starch), vitamins, minerals and trace elements.
Presentation
Nutritionally complete, 1.5kcal/ml, liquid, ready to use tube feed containing a mixed fibre blend (2/3 fermentable and 1/3 non- fermentable fibre). Presented in a 500ml, 1000ml and 1500ml EasyBag.
Free from gluten
Lactose-free
Contra-Indications
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
preoperative 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 fibre 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 fibre is introduced gradually over 2 3 days.
Storage
Store in a cool place, do not store above 25C.
Once opened, can be stored for up to 24 hours in a refrigerator.
Shelf Life
12 months from date of manufacture.
Energy Distribution
Protein 15%
Fat 35%
Carbohydrate 50%
Ingredients
Water, maltodextrin, milk protein, vegetable oils, inulin (from chicory), oat fibre, starch-containing resistant starch, potassium chloride, acidity regulators (E 332, E 170, E 530), fish oil (with soya lecithin), sodium citrate, emulsifiers (soya lecithin, E 471), magnesium citrate, choline chloride, calcium phosphate, vit. C, iron sulphate, zinc sulphate, vit. E, niacin, manganese chloride, pantothenic acid, copper sulphate, sodium fluoride, vit. B2, vit. B6, vit. B1, vit. A (with fish gelatine), -carotene, folic acid, potassium iodide, sodium selenite, chromium chloride, sodium molybdate, vit. K1, biotin, vit. D3, vit. B12.
