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Nutrition and Dietetics Drug Data - A-Z (English)

Drug Class Description

Fat supplements (Foods (ACBS approved)).

Generic Name

Emulsion

Drug Description

Calogen is a Food for Special Medical Purposes for use under medical supervision. Calogen is a high energy, long chain triglyceride fat emulsion. Calogen can be used to supplement or fortify the diet of patients who are unable to meet their energy requirements from normal food and drink. 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 and sip feeds.

Presentation

Calogen is available in 200ml and 500ml plastic bottles, in 3 flavours: Neutral, Banana, Strawberry.

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 f o rtification with a high fat supplement with or without fluid restriction.

Adult Dosage

Shake well before opening. Dosage determined by a clinician or dietitian and is dependent on the age, bodyweight, and medical condition of the patient. The recommended dose is 3 x 30ml per day, unless specified by a clinician or dietitian. Can be taken undiluted or diluted with milk, water, or mixed into foods.

Child Dosage

Neutral Calogen is suitable for infants, children, and adults however, it may need to be diluted for children under 5 years.

Contra Indications

Not for intravenous use. Strawberry and Banana flavours are not suitable for children under 3 years of age. 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.

Special Precautions

Must be used under strict medical supervision.

Manufacturer

SHS

Updated

15 April 2009

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