SUPPORTAN® TUBE FEED  
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SUPPORTAN® TUBE FEED



Product Features Supportan® Tube Feed
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DESCRIPTION
An unflavoured liquid consisting of protein (milk), fat (MCT, Sunflower oil, Safflower oil and fish oil), carbohydrate (Maltodextrin and Sucrose), fibre (inulin and wheat dextrin), vitamins, minerals and trace elements.

Free from gluten and lactose.

PRESENTATION
Nutritionally complete 1.5 kcal/ml liquid, ready to use tube feed. Presented in 500ml EasyBags


CONTRA-INDICATIONS
NOT FOR PARENTERAL USE
NOT SUITABLE WHERE ENTERAL NUTRITION IS NOT PERMITTED
NOT SUITABLE FOR INFANTS UNDER ONE YEAR OF AGE

PRECAUTIONS
MUST ONLY BE USED UNDER MEDICAL SUPERVISION

For complete nutrition, particularly for long term use, special medical advice is recommended related to high protein and high fish oil intake and lower sodium content. It is recommended to monitor sodium status regularly. Consider sodium supplementation.


INDICATIONS FOR USE
Supportan® is intended for the dietary management of patients with pancreatic cancer and lung cancer.


DOSAGE
Dosage should be calculated by a clinician or dietitian according to individual requirements.

Supportan® is to be used as a nutritional supplement for the dietary management of patients with pancreatic and lung cancer.
As a guide the recommended intake is 500ml per day.

When commencing tube feeding it is recommended that the full dosage of Supportan® is introduced gradually over 2-3 days.


STORAGE
Store at room temperature.
Once opened, use within 24 hours.

SHELF-LIFE
9 months from date of manufacture

Fresenius Kabi Parenteral Nutrition Study Day 2010
19.08.2010
The First Ever Pre-thickened Oral Nutritional Supplement
At last, the reassurance of a pre-thickened supplement - Fresubin® thickened.
05.03.2010