Description

What it is

An energy‑dense, small‑volume, ready‑to‑drink oral nutritional supplement formulated for patients with renal disease who require fluid/volume and selected mineral restriction. Classified as a Food for Special Medical Purposes and intended for use under medical supervision.

Who it’s for

• Renilon 4.0 (Apricot): Pre‑dialysis/conservative management of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and disease‑related malnutrition where low protein and reduced selected minerals are required.
• Renilon 7.5 (Caramel): Patients receiving dialysis with disease‑related malnutrition who require moderate protein with reduced selected minerals.

Key features

• Energy density: 2 kcal/mL (approximately 250 kcal per 125 mL bottle) to help meet energy needs in a small volume.
• Fibre‑free, whey‑protein based; low lactose; no gluten‑containing ingredients (tested <5 ppm).
• Reduced minerals: sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium.
• Enriched with antioxidant‑related micronutrients (e.g., carotenoids, vitamin E, riboflavin, vitamin B6, folic acid, vitamin B12; amounts vary by variant).

Nutritional profile by variant

Renilon 4.0 (Apricot; pre‑dialysis)

• Protein: 5 g per 125 mL bottle (≈8% energy); low‑protein formulation.
• No preformed vitamin A; no added fibre.
• Small 125 mL volume supports fluid restriction.

Renilon 7.5 (Caramel; dialysis)

• Protein: ≈9.1 g per 125 mL (≈15% energy); carbohydrates ≈25 g (sugars ≈6 g); fat ≈12.5 g; fibre 0 g.
• Selected reduced minerals per 125 mL: sodium ≈85 mg, potassium ≈30 mg, phosphorus ≈7.5 mg (with low chloride, calcium, and magnesium).
• ω6:ω3 ≈6.7:1; elevated antioxidant‑related micronutrients versus standard ONS.
• No preformed vitamin A and no vitamin D; low lactose.
• Osmolality ≈580 mOsm/kg H2O; water ≈89 mL.

Format and packaging

• 125 mL ergonomic, resealable plastic bottle; typically supplied in cartons of 24 bottles.

Directions for use and storage

• Shake well and serve chilled. Use as directed by a healthcare professional.
• Store unopened in a cool, dry place. After opening, close, refrigerate, and use within 24 hours.

Allergens and dietary information

• Contains milk (whey) and soy (carotenoids component).
• Low lactose; no gluten‑containing ingredients (tested <5 ppm).
• Halal certified. Kosher status may vary by market; check the label.

Important notices

• Food for Special Medical Purposes. Must be used under medical supervision.
• Not suitable as a sole source of nutrition. Not for parenteral use.
• Not suitable for patients with galactosaemia or with cow’s milk protein allergy.
• Not for infants and children under 3 years; use with caution in young children as advised by a healthcare professional.