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Supportan

Supportan

Manufacturer:

Fresenius Kabi

Distributor:

Zuellig
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Per 100 mL Fat 6.7 g [saturated fatty acids 2.8 g (medium chain triglycerides 1.6 g), monounsaturated fatty acids 1.6 g, polyunsaturated fatty acids 2.3 g (EPA 0.5 g, DHA 0.21 g)], carbohydrate 11.6 g [sugars 6.5 g (lactose ≤0.5 g)], fibre 2 g, protein 10 g, salt 0.12 g, osmolarity 380 mosmol/L, water 76 mL. Vit & other substances: Vit A 213 mcg RE, β-carotene 63 mcg RE, vit D 2.5 mcg, vit E 3.75 mg α-TE, vit K 21 mcg, vit C 18.8 mg, thiamin 0.3 mg, riboflavin 0.4 mg, niacin 3.17 mg NE, vit B6 0.43 mg, folic acid 62.5 mcg, vit B12 0.75 mcg, biotin 9.4 mcg, pantothenic acid 1.5 mg, caffeine 0.60 mg. Minerals, trace elements & other nutrients: Na 47.5 mg, K 128 mg, Cl 50 mg, Ca 203 mg, P 120 mg, Mg 26 mg, Fe 2.5 mg, Zn 2 mg, Cu 0.38 mg, Mn 0.5 mg, fluoride 0.25 mg, Se 13.5 mcg, chromium 12.5 mcg, molybdenum 18.8 mcg, iodine 37.5 mcg, choline 2.5 mg. Energy: 150 kCal
Indications/Uses
Dietary management of patients w/ or at risk of malnutrition, in particular those w/ cancer, chronic catabolic diseases &/or cachexia.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Supplementary nutrition 2 bottles (600 kCal)/day. Complete nutrition ≥5 bottles (1,500 kCal)/day.
Contraindications
Not suitable whenever enteral nutrition is not permitted eg, in acute GI bleeding, ileus & shock. Patients w/ congenital inability to metabolise nutrients contained in Supportan.
Special Precautions
Consider high fish oil levels if used for complete nutrition. Severe organ failure w/ impaired metabolism & severe forms of malassimilation. Not suitable in case of galactosaemia. Childn <6 yr. Not suitable for childn <3 yr.
MIMS Class
Enteral/Nutritional Products
ATC Classification
V06DB - Fat/carbohydrates/proteins/minerals/vitamins, combinations ; Used as general nutrients.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Supportan Drink
Packing/Price
(EasyBottle) (cappuccino flavour) 200 mL x 1's
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