Emsogen
Nutritional value per serving
Serving Information
Amount per 100 grams / 100 ml of product
Description
Emsogen is a powdered elemental feed consisting of a mixture of essential and non-essential amino acids, carbohydrate, fat (83% MCT), vitamins, minerals and trace elements. Available in Orange flavour (contains colours and sweeteners) or Unflavoured. A food for special medical purposes.
Indications and Prescribability
Emsogen can be used as a supplementary feed for the dietary management of severe malabsorption where long chain triglycerides are poorly tolerated. It can also be used for overnight feeding in cystic fibrosis where the need for pancreatic enzymes is reduced. Emsogen can be used in children over 5 years and adults as a sole source of nutrition, when supplemented with α-linolenic acid.
Suggested Intake
The quantity of Emsogen should be determined by a clinician or a dietitian only and is dependent on the age, bodyweight and medical condition of the patient being treated.
Preparation & Administration
The recommended dilution is 20% w/v (1 in 5 i.e. 20g made up to 100ml).
For sip or tube feeding:
1. Wash hands.
2. Add small amount of water to the prescribed amount of Emsogen. Stir with a fork until a smooth paste is achieved.
3. Continue stirring whilst adding water up to the required volume.
Emsogen is now ready for use.
Emsogen is best presented as a chilled drink.
Unflavoured Emsogen may be flavoured with a separate flavour from SHS flavour range.
Precautions
Use under medical supervision.
Not for parenteral use.
Not suitable for infants.
Not suitable for use as a sole source of nutrition unless supplemented with a source of α-linolenic acid such as walnut oil.
Precautions
Store in a cool dry place.
Once opened a sachet should be stored in an airtight container and used within 2 - 3 days.
Pack Size
Emsogen is available in packs of 10 x 100g sachets.
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