Calogen Neutral 200ml

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only and should not be routinely prescribed in primary care. RED drugs may be used within ULHT or LPFT subject to approval for use

Calogen can not be taken as a sole source of nutrition but is used in combination with food and drink to gain and/or maintain a healthy weight. The Calogen range includes 3 flavours, Neutral, Banana, Strawberry which are enriched in vitamins and minerals , introducing 900 calories per a Calogen 200ml drink to provide maximum healthy weight gain. Calogen has 450 calories per 100ml. Calogen is a Food for Special Medical Purposes for use under medical supervision. Calogen is a high energy, long chain triglyceride fat emulsion which can be used for patients requiring electrolyte restrictions, can be used to replace milk in protein restricted diets, and can be used as an energy enhancer in tube and sip feeds. Calogen is available in 200ml and 500ml plastic bottles Peterborough and Stamford Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust or the Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation TrustUseful if the patient needs additional calories with or without protein. For those who do not tolerate sip feeds, they can be added to food or drink. These products do not contain vitamins or minerals and should only be used under the supervision of a dietitian.

This product must be taken in large amounts to be effective and have no vitamin, mineral or protein content - should be used under dietetic supervision. Not for intravenous use. Not suitable for children under 3 years of age. Not suitable as a sole source of nutrition. Only to be used as a supplement to the normal diet. Not suitable for patients with galactosaemia. Adult Malnutrition Management and Oral Nutritional Supplement (ONS) Prescribing Guidance in Primary Care 2021Calogen is a 4.5kcal/ml, ready-to-drink, milkshake style oral nutritional supplement / weight gain drink. There are 900 calories per bottle of 200ml. within each trust. ULHT and LPFT reserve the right to determine whether or not RED drugs will be used within their trusts. RED classification This will signify that a product has been approved for use within secondary or tertiary care, or by a primary care hosted specialist service Medicines that should be initiated by a specialist and prescribed by primary care prescribers only under a shared care protocol. Prior agreement must be obtained by the specialist from the primary care provider before prescribing responsibility is transferred.

Calogen can be stored at ambient temperature (18 - 25°C). Once opened, Calogen should be stored in a refrigerator (<5°C) and used within 14 days. Calogen is not suitable for freezing. Always replace container cap after use. Not suitable as a sole source of nutrition. Not suitable for children under 3 years of age. Not suitable for patients with galactosaemia.This will signify that a product is not recommended for prescribing in both primary and secondary care. All new