Supportan Drink Full Prescribing Information, Dosage & Side Effects

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Contraindications Special Precautions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Presentation/Packing

Full Prescribing Info

Contents

Enteral nutrition.

Description

Final Nutrient Profile: See Tables 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7.

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Indications/Uses

For the dietary management of patients with or at risk of malnutrition in particular with cancer, chronic catabolic disease and/or cachexia.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Must be determined by the health care professional according to patients' needs. Recommendation for supplementary 2 bottles (600 kcal)/day or complete nutrition ≤5 bottles (1500 kcal)/day.

Contraindications

Not suitable whenever enteral nutrition is not permitted such as in acute gastrointestinal bleeding, gut atonia, ileus and others; it is not suitable for patients with severe forms of malassimilation and patients with congenital inability to metabolise nutrients contained in Supportan Drink; In patients with severe forms of organ failure such as severe liver or kidney insufficiency, Supportan Drink should be used with caution depending on the patient's tolerance of nitrogen.

Special Precautions

To be used under medical supervision. Suitable as sole source of nutrition. If used for complete nutrition, consider high fish oil and protein levels. Not suitable for children < 3 years. Use with caution in children < 6 years. Not suitable for patients with galactosaemia. Ensure adequate fluid intake.

Storage

Room temperature.

MIMS Class

Enteral/Nutritional Products

ATC Classification

V06DB - Fat/carbohydrates/proteins/minerals/vitamins, combinations ; Used as general nutrients.

Presentation/Packing

Form

Supportan Drink oral liqd

Packing/Price

(cappuccino, tropical fruits, pineapple-coconut flavour) 200 mL x 1's

Supportan Drink

Manufacturer:

Fresenius Kabi

Distributor:

Zuellig

The Glory Medicina