Calogen Neutral 200ml

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Adult Malnutrition Management and Oral Nutritional Supplement (ONS) Prescribing Guidance in Primary Care 2021 within each trust. ULHT and LPFT reserve the right to determine whether or not RED drugs will be used within their trusts. RED classification For enteral use only. ACBS approved, prescribable on form FP10 (GP10 in Scotland) for the following indications: disease related malnutrition; malabsorption states, or other conditions requiring fortification with a high fat supplement with or without fluid and electrolyte restriction.

Useful 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 will signify that a product is not recommended for prescribing in both primary and secondary care. All newCalogen 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 Red ULM - Unlicensed medicines for specialist use only, in accordance with position summary. GP’s should not be asked to prescribe these products.

For enteral use only. GMS listed. ACBS approved for the following indications: disease related malnutrition; malabsorption states; other conditions requiring fortification with a high fat supplement with or without fluid restriction. 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.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. Not suitable as a sole source of nutrition. Not suitable for children under 3 years of age. Not suitable for patients with galactosaemia.

Inform primary care of need to prescribe using a TTO chart if in patient or Treatment Advice Note (TAN) if Outpatient. Store in a cool, dry place (5-25°C) and away from direct sunlight. Once opened, close the bottle and store in a refrigerator for a maximum of 14 days. Calogen is not suitable for freezing. Always replace lid after use. 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. Colagen High Energy:@@: Calogen is a Food for Special Medical Purposes for use under medical supervision. Calogen is a high energy (4.66kcal/ml), long chain triglyceride (LCT) fat emulsion. Calogen can be used to supplement or fortify the diet of patients who are unable to meet their energy requirements from regular dietary intake. Calogen is suitable 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 feeds and oral nutritional supplements.This product must be taken in large amounts to be effective and have no vitamin, mineral or protein Amber Share Care - Drugs suitable for generalist use, in accordance with position summary, normally following specialist initiation and stabilisation. Ongoing division of responsibility for drug and disease monitoring between specialist and GP by a Shared Care Guideline (SCG). If no SCG in place status reverts to red. This will signify a product that is approved for initiation in either primary or secondary care within licensed indications. Store in a dry, cool place (18-25°C) and away from direct sunlight. Once opened, Calogen Extra should be stored in a refrigerator (<5°C) and used within 48 hours. Calogen Extra is not suitable for freezing. Always replace container lid after use. Wash cup thoroughly after use.