Description

Nutricia Calogen Extra (Neutral) is a ready‑to‑use, energy‑dense long‑chain triglyceride (LCT) fat emulsion enriched with protein, vitamins and minerals. It is fibre‑free and low in lactose, designed for measured “shots” or for mixing into foods and drinks. Supplied in a 200 ml ergonomic plastic bottle with a resealable, easy‑open cap, and a 40 ml measuring cup for accurate dosing. Neutral flavour/presentation.

Energy density and osmolality

• 4 kcal/ml (400 kcal per 100 ml; 160 kcal per 40 ml shot)
• Osmolality: 810 mOsmol/kg H2O

Macronutrient profile

• Per 100 ml: Protein 5 g (casein 4 g; whey 1 g); Carbohydrate 4.5 g (sugars 3.5 g; lactose <0.025 g); Fat 40.3 g (saturates 3.9 g; monounsaturates 24.8 g; polyunsaturates 11.6 g; ω6:ω3 ≈5:1); Fibre 0 g; Water ~48 ml
• Per 40 ml shot: Energy 160 kcal; Protein 2 g (casein 1.6 g; whey 0.4 g); Carbohydrate 1.8 g (sugars 1.4 g; lactose <0.01 g); Fat 16.1 g (saturates 1.6 g; monounsaturates 9.9 g; polyunsaturates 4.6 g); Fibre 0 g; Water ~19 ml

Micronutrients

• Enriched with essential vitamins (A, D, E, K, C and B‑complex) and minerals/electrolytes including potassium, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium and chloride, plus trace elements and choline/inositol.

Ingredients (Neutral)

Water; vegetable oils (rapeseed, sunflower); cow’s milk protein caseinates; sugar; potassium citrate; whey protein hydrolysate (from cow’s milk); tricalcium phosphate; magnesium hydrogen phosphate; flavouring (soy masking); magnesium carbonate; citric acid; choline chloride; sodium L‑ascorbate; potassium chloride; maltodextrin; stabilisers (microcrystalline cellulose, sodium carboxymethylcellulose); sweetener (sucralose); ferrous lactate; inositol; zinc sulphate; sodium selenite; nicotinamide; retinyl acetate; copper gluconate; manganese sulphate; D‑biotin; calcium D‑pantothenate; cholecalciferol; chromium chloride; pteroylmonoglutamic acid; cyanocobalamin; pyridoxine hydrochloride; thiamin hydrochloride; potassium iodide; sodium molybdate; riboflavin; phytomenadione.

Allergen and dietary information

• Contains milk (cow’s milk protein)
• No gluten‑containing ingredients; tested <5 ppm gluten
• Low lactose
• No wheat, egg, nuts or lupins
• No Halal/Kosher‑forbidden ingredients (not a certification claim)

Indications (dietary management)

• Disease‑related malnutrition; high energy requirements
• When fluid/volume or residue restriction is needed

Directions for use and typical intake

• Shake well; best served chilled; use the 40 ml cup for dosing
• Typical regimen: 3 × 40 ml shots per day (120 ml/day) in divided doses, or as directed by a healthcare professional
• May be taken undiluted or mixed into foods and fluids

Important notices

• Food for Special Medical Purposes; for enteral use only; use under medical supervision
• Not suitable as a sole source of nutrition; not for parenteral use
• Not suitable for patients with galactosaemia or cow’s milk protein allergy
• Not suitable for infants and children under 3 years; use with caution in children 3–6 years; may require dilution for patients under 5 years

Storage

• Store in a cool, dry place; do not freeze
• After opening: reseal and refrigerate; use within 48 hours
• Wash the measuring cup after use; discard unused contents after 48 hours