Description
A ready-to-drink, high energy, high protein oral nutritional supplement by Nutricia, designed for patients requiring nutrient-dense support in a low-volume format. Each 125 ml ergonomic, resealable plastic bottle provides 300 kcal and 18 g protein. Fibre-free and vitamin/mineral enriched, it is intended for enteral use only and should be used under medical supervision. Osmolality is approximately 900 mOsmol/kg H2O.
Presentation
- Bottle volume: 125 ml (ergonomic, resealable).
- Fibre-free; vitamin/mineral enriched; osmolality ≈900 mOsmol/kg H2O.
Flavours
- Vanilla, Mocha, Strawberry, Neutral, Hot Tropical Ginger, Cool Red Fruits.
- Neutral, Hot Tropical Ginger, and Cool Red Fruits are designed to help address taste alterations associated with cancer treatment.
Key features
- Energy dense: 300 kcal per 125 ml (≈2.4 kcal/ml).
- High protein: 18 g per bottle (≈24% energy) from milk proteins.
- Low-volume format to support compliance.
- Low lactose (≤2 g/100 g).
Intended use / indications
- Dietary management of disease-related malnutrition (e.g., cancer, post‑trauma, cystic fibrosis, burns, dementia, COPD).
- For patients with high energy and protein requirements and/or when fluid restriction may be indicated (e.g., some liver or renal conditions).
Nutritional information (Vanilla; per 125 ml; values may vary by flavour)
- Energy: 300 kcal (1263 kJ)
- Protein: 18 g (casein ≈16.8 g; whey ≈1.3 g)
- Carbohydrate: 30.5 g (sugars 16.6 g; lactose ≈0.38 g)
- Fat: 11.8 g (saturates 1.1 g; monounsaturates 7.1 g; polyunsaturates 3.5 g; ω‑6:ω‑3 ≈5:1)
- Fibre: 0 g; Water: ≈78.8 ml
- Minerals: Na 50 mg; K 131 mg; Ca 438 mg; P 375 mg; Mg 68.8 mg; Cl 75 mg; Ca:P ≈1.2:1
- Vitamins: A 325 µg RE; D 2.6 µg; E 4.6 mg α‑TE; K 20 µg; C 37.5 mg; Thiamin 0.56 mg; Riboflavin 0.6 mg; Niacin 4.5 mg NE; B6 0.66 mg; B12 1.4 µg; Folic acid 100 µg; Pantothenic acid 2 mg; Biotin 15 µg
- Trace/other: Fe 2.6 mg; Zn 3 mg; Mn 0.79 mg; Cu 438 µg; I 57.5 µg; Se 17.5 µg; Mo 25 µg; Cr 16.3 µg; F 0.24 mg; Choline 138 mg
Ingredients (Vanilla)
Water; cow’s milk proteins (micellar casein isolate, milk protein caseinates); maltodextrin; sugar; vegetable oils (rapeseed, sunflower); minerals; emulsifier (soy lecithin); vanilla flavouring; choline chloride; vitamin and trace element premix; colour (curcumin). Minor variations by flavour.
Allergen and dietary information
- Contains: cow’s milk protein and soy.
- Does not contain: wheat, egg, nuts, lupins.
- No gluten‑containing ingredients; tested <5 ppm gluten.
- Low lactose. Halal certified; Kosher approval in some markets (except flavours containing carminic acid).
Directions and storage
- Ready to drink; shake well; best served chilled.
- Intake to be determined by a healthcare professional.
- Store in a cool, dry place. After opening, close, refrigerate, and use within 24 hours.
Important notices / contraindications
- Food for Special Medical Purposes; for enteral use only; not for parenteral use.
- Not suitable as a sole source of nutrition.
- Not suitable for patients with galactosaemia or cow’s milk protein allergy.
- Use with caution in impaired renal function; monitor fluid intake.
- Not suitable for children under 6 years; use with caution in children aged 6–10 years.