Fresubin® 5kcal Shot

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Fresubin® 5kcal Shot

Fresubin® 5kcal Shot is a very high energy fat emulsion with long and medium chain triglycerides. 

Features

  • High caloric (5.0kcal/ml)
  • Based on fat with medium chain triglycerides
  • Low volume solution:3-4 x 30ml per day will provide (450 – 600kcal in 90-120ml)
  • Convenient 120ml bottle
  • Low in fibre
  • Lactose and gluten free
  • Suitable for vegetarians and vegans
  • Suitable only for supplementary nutrition
  • Flavours:
    • Lemon
    • Neutral

The signs/names marked with ® are registered trademarks of the Fresenius Group in selected countries.​

Indications

Fresubin® 5kcal Shot is prescribable on FP10/GP10 for the following indications: For the dietary management of disease related malnutrition, short bowel syndrome, intractable malabsorption, pre-operative preparation of malnourished patients, dysphagia, proven inflammatory bowel disease, following total gastrectomy, bowel fistula.

Contra-indications

  • For enteral use only 
  • Not suitable for children under 3 years of age 
  • Not suitable as a sole source of nutrition

Precautions

  • Should only be used under medical supervision
  • Suitable for energy supplementation only - ensure adequate protein and micronutrient supply

Packaging

4 x 120ml EasyBottle

Dosage

Recommended daily dosage
For supplementary nutrition​ 3–4 Doses (30 ml) 450–600 kcal​
Doses spread over the day; intake should not exceed 50% of patient's total energy needs.
The product is not suitable as a sole source of nutrition.

 

Product Characteristics

Energy density 5.0 kcal/ml
Energy disribution
Protein 0 % energy
Fat 96.8 % energy
Carbohydrates 3.2 % energy
Fibre 0 % energy
Water 40 ml/100 ml