Fresubin 5kcal Shot

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Fresubin 5kcal Shot is a very high-energy oral nutritional supplement for the dietary management of people with, or at risk of, disease-related malnutrition, particularly those with increased energy requirements or poor tolerance of larger volumes.

It provides 5 kcal per ml, allowing a substantial amount of additional energy to be delivered in a very small volume. Fresubin 5kcal Shot is a fat emulsion containing long-chain and medium-chain triglycerides (MCT) and is designed to supplement the normal diet rather than provide complete nutrition.

Key features:

• Very high energy – 5 kcal/ml

• 150 kcal per 30ml shot

• 600 kcal per 120ml bottle

• Provides 450–600 kcal from just 90–120ml per day when used at the usual supplementary dosage

• High-fat formulation containing long-chain and medium-chain triglycerides (MCT)

• 96.8% of energy from fat

• Low-volume option for people who struggle with larger nutritional supplements

• Lactose-free

• Gluten-free

• Milk protein-free

• Suitable for vegetarians and vegans

• Available in Neutral and Lemon

• Ready to use

• 4 × 120ml EasyBottles

Suitable for:

• People with, or at risk of, disease-related malnutrition

• Increased energy requirements

• Poor appetite or reduced food intake

• People with low-volume tolerance

• Conditions requiring additional high-energy dietary fortification

• Malabsorption states where a high-fat supplement has been recommended

• People requiring additional energy where fluid or volume intake may be restricted

Directions:

Fresubin 5kcal Shot is ready to use.

Dosage should be determined by a doctor, dietitian or other appropriately qualified healthcare professional according to individual nutritional requirements.

As a guide for supplementary nutrition:

• 30ml per dose

• 3–4 doses daily

• Provides approximately 450–600 kcal per day

Small doses should be spread throughout the day.

Fresubin 5kcal Shot can be taken on its own or, where appropriate, added to suitable foods, drinks or other nutritional supplements.

Important information:

• Food for Special Medical Purposes (FSMP)

• Must be used under medical supervision

• For supplementary nutrition only

• Not suitable as a sole source of nutrition

• Intake should not exceed 50% of the patient's total energy requirements

• For enteral use only

• Not suitable where enteral nutrition is not permitted

• Not suitable for children under 3 years of age

• Individual nutritional requirements and dosage should be assessed by a healthcare professional

• Store in a cool place below 25°C

• Once opened, refrigerate and use within 14 days

• Shake according to the product instructions before use

• Do not use after the expiry date

Available flavours:

• Neutral

• Lemon

Product details:

• Product type: High-energy oral nutritional supplement / fat emulsion

• Energy density: 5 kcal/ml

• Energy per 30ml: 150 kcal

• Energy per 120ml bottle: 600 kcal

• Protein: 0% of energy

• Fat: 96.8% of energy

• Carbohydrate: 3.2% of energy

• Fibre: 0% of energy

• Fat sources: Rapeseed oil and medium-chain triglycerides (MCT)

• Nutritionally complete: No

• Suitable as sole source of nutrition: No

• Suitable for vegans: Yes

• Suitable for vegetarians: Yes

• Milk protein-free: Yes

• Lactose-free: Yes

• Gluten-free: Yes

• Pack size: 4 × 120ml EasyBottles

• Classification: Food for Special Medical Purposes (FSMP)

• Manufacturer: Fresenius Kabi

Fresubin 5kcal Shot provides a very high amount of energy in a small volume, making it particularly useful for people who require substantial dietary energy supplementation but have difficulty consuming larger volumes.

This product is a Food for Special Medical Purposes and must be used under medical supervision. It is not nutritionally complete and should not provide more than 50% of total daily energy requirements. Dosage and suitability should be determined by a doctor, dietitian or other qualified healthcare professional.