Calogen Extra Oral Nutritional Supplement

Description

Calogen Extra (Neutral) by Nutricia is a ready-to-use, energy-dense long-chain triglyceride (LCT) fat emulsion oral nutritional supplement. It is enriched with protein, vitamins and minerals and contains no added fibre. Classified as Food for Special Medical Purposes; for enteral use only and to be used under medical supervision. Supplied in a 200 ml bottle with a resealable, easy-open cap and a 40 ml measuring cup for shot-style dosing. Can be taken undiluted or mixed into foods and fluids.

Indications (dietary management)

• Disease-related malnutrition
• High energy requirements
• Fluid/volume restriction
• Residue restriction

Key features

• Energy density: 4 kcal/ml (400 kcal/100 ml; 160 kcal per 40 ml shot)
• Predominantly fat-based (LCT) with added protein, vitamins and minerals
• No added fibre; suitable for small-volume dosing
• Low lactose; gluten-free by ingredient (tested <5 ppm)

Nutritional information

• Energy: 400 kcal/100 ml; 160 kcal/40 ml
• Protein: 5 g/100 ml; 2 g/40 ml (from cow’s milk caseinates ~4 g and whey protein hydrolysate ~1 g per 100 ml)
• Carbohydrate: 4.5 g/100 ml; 1.8 g/40 ml (of which sugars 3.5 g/100 ml; 1.4 g/40 ml)
• Lactose: <0.025 g/100 ml; <0.01 g/40 ml; Fibre: 0 g
• Fat: 40.3 g/100 ml; 16.1 g/40 ml (saturates 3.9 g; monounsaturates 24.8 g; polyunsaturates 11.6 g per 100 ml; ω6:ω3 ≈5:1)
• Minerals/electrolytes (per 100 ml): Na 70 mg; K 535 mg; Ca 223 mg; P 197 mg; Mg 90 mg; Cl 80 mg; Ca:P ≈1.1:1
• Vitamins (per 100 ml): A 210 µg-RE; D 3 µg; E 6 mg α-TE; K 31 µg; C 30 mg; thiamin 0.40 mg; riboflavin 0.40 mg; niacin 5.1 mg NE; B6 0.55 mg; B12 0.80 µg; folate 105 µg
• Trace elements (per 100 ml): Fe 3.0 mg; Zn 3.5 mg; Mn 0.71 mg; Cu ~0.37 mg; I 46 µg; Se 23 µg; Cr 11 µg; Mo 20 µg
• Other (per 100 ml): choline 100 mg; inositol 11 mg; osmolality 810 mOsmol/kg H2O; water ~48 ml

Ingredients (Neutral)

Water; vegetable oils (rapeseed, sunflower); cow’s milk protein caseinates; sugar; whey protein hydrolysate; minerals (potassium citrate, calcium and magnesium phosphates, magnesium carbonate, potassium chloride); acidity regulator (citric acid); choline chloride; stabilisers (microcrystalline cellulose, sodium carboxymethylcellulose); vitamin and trace element mix (ascorbate, niacinamide, retinyl acetate, cholecalciferol, phylloquinone, riboflavin, thiamin, pyridoxine, folic acid, cyanocobalamin, biotin, pantothenate); ferrous lactate; zinc sulphate; copper gluconate; manganese sulphate; chromium chloride; potassium iodide; sodium selenite; sodium molybdate; maltodextrin; sweetener (sucralose); inositol; flavouring.

Allergen and dietary information

• Contains milk
• No gluten-containing ingredients; tested <5 ppm
• Low lactose; no added fibre

Directions for use

• Shake well and serve chilled
• Typical intake: 3 × 40 ml shots (120 ml/day, ~480 kcal) as directed by a healthcare professional
• Take undiluted or mix with foods/fluids; may require dilution for children under 5 years

Important notices

• Use under medical supervision; for enteral use only; not for parenteral use
• Not suitable as a sole source of nutrition
• Contraindicated in galactosaemia or cow’s milk protein allergy; not for infants <3 years; use with caution in children 3–6 years

Storage

• Store in a cool, dry place
• After opening: reseal, refrigerate and use within 48 hours; wash the measuring cup after use; discard unused contents; do not freeze