Description
Overview
Nutricia Renilon 7.5 is a ready-to-drink, high-energy (2 kcal/mL), moderate‑protein, fibre‑free oral nutritional supplement formulated as a Food for Special Medical Purposes. It is intended for the dietary management of disease‑related malnutrition in adults with renal disease receiving dialysis and for patients requiring fluid/volume and selected mineral restriction. Presented in a 125 mL resealable bottle (Caramel flavour), with whey protein as the protein source, low lactose, and an osmolality of ~580 mOsm/kg H2O. Use under medical supervision.
Nutritional profile (per 125 mL bottle)
- Energy ~249 kcal (≈2 kcal/mL)
- Protein ~9.1 g (≈15% energy), whey-based
- Carbohydrate 25 g (sugars ~6 g; lactose ~0.08 g)
- Fat 12.5 g (saturates ~1.1 g; monounsaturates ~9.0 g; polyunsaturates ~2.4 g); omega‑6:omega‑3 ≈ 6.7:1
- Fibre 0 g
- Selected minerals (reduced): sodium ~85 mg (≈3.7–3.8 mmol); potassium ~30 mg (≈0.8 mmol); chloride ~11.3 mg; calcium ~6.3 mg; phosphorus ~7.5 mg; magnesium <1.3 mg
- Vitamins: no preformed vitamin A; vitamin D 0 µg; vitamin E ~6.3 mg α‑TE; vitamin K ~13.8 µg; vitamin C ~7.5 mg; thiamin ~0.4 mg; riboflavin ~0.49 mg; niacin ~4.5 mg NE; vitamin B6 ~1.25 mg; vitamin B12 ~0.6 µg; folic acid ~125 µg; pantothenic acid ~1.4 mg; biotin ~10 µg
- Trace/other: iron ~2.5 mg; zinc ~2.5 mg; copper ~500 µg; manganese ~0.9 mg; iodine ~35 µg; chromium ~15 µg; molybdenum ~18.8 µg; selenium ~20 µg; fluoride ~0.3 mg; carotenoids ~0.56 mg; choline ~50 mg; L‑carnitine ~18.8 mg; taurine ~18.8 mg
Key features
- High energy in a small volume to support fluid restriction
- Moderate protein suitable alongside dialysis diets
- Reduced sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium, phosphorus and magnesium
- Fibre‑free; low lactose
- Elevated antioxidant‑related micronutrients versus standard ONS
- Resealable 125 mL bottle; Caramel flavour
Ingredients and allergens
- Ingredients: demineralised water; maltodextrin; vegetable oils (sunflower, rapeseed); whey protein (milk); fructose; carotenoids (β‑carotene, lutein, lycopene; contain soy); caramel flavour; tri choline citrate; colour (sulphite ammonia caramel/E150d); permitted pH adjusters (e.g., potassium hydroxide, sodium citrate); taurine; L‑carnitine; vitamins and minerals.
- Contains: milk and soy
- Low lactose (<2 g/100 g; ~0.08 g per bottle)
- No gluten‑containing ingredients; tested <5 ppm gluten
- Halal certified; Kosher approval in some markets
Intended use
- Dietary management of malnutrition in adults with renal disease receiving dialysis
- For patients needing fluid/volume and selected mineral restriction
Directions for use
- Shake well; best served chilled
- Use as directed by a healthcare professional
Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place
- Once opened, close, refrigerate and use within 24 hours
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 suitable for infants and children under 3 years; use with caution in children aged 3 years and over