Fresubin 2kcal Drinks are oral nutritional supplements with a high energy density (400 kcal per EasyDrink – 2.0 kcal/ml).
Fresubin 2kcal Drinks provide a balanced fatty acid profile to support the cardiovascular system, blood vessels and the immune system.
An intake meeting daily requirements for vitamins and trace elements is ensured from 3 EasyDrinks per day.
Product features:
- High-calorie (2.0 kcal/ml)
- High in protein (10 g/100 ml)
- With fibre
- Flavours apricot-peach, forest fruit, vanilla and neutral: without fibre; flavours chocolate, cappuccino and lemon: with fibre
- 6 different flavours + 1 neutral flavour
- Low in lactose
- Gluten-free
Dosage:
- Average daily dose for supplementary nutrition: 1–2 EasyDrinks
- Average daily dose for exclusive nutrition: 4–5 EasyDrinks
Storage of the nutrition
- Optimal storage conditions at room temperature (15°C to 25°C).
- Refrigerated storage (up to 4°C) is possible for 3 months without loss of quality; however, Fresubin 2kcal Drink Chocolate should not be stored below 15°C.
- Storage at higher temperatures (up to 40°C) is possible for up to 1 month. Storage at higher temperatures (up to 40°C) generally causes faster and greater creaming, a more pronounced drop in pH, a darker colour, and accelerated vitamin degradation.
- Opened containers can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
Indications:
Enteral nutrition is generally indicated when there is no or limited ability to consume sufficient normal food, in particular in cases of:
- Increased energy and nutrient requirements
- Catabolic diseases
- Impaired wound healing
- Fluid restriction (e.g. in renal insufficiency during dialysis)
- Loss of appetite
- Convalescence
- Chronic inflammatory bowel diseases
Contraindications:
- General contraindications to enteral nutrition such as intestinal atony, ileus, acute gastrointestinal bleeding.
- Not suitable in cases of severe malabsorption.
- Relative contraindication in hepatic insufficiency, renal insufficiency, acute pancreatitis depending on status.
- Not suitable in congenital metabolic disorders or intolerance to any ingredient contained in Fresubin 2kcal Drink or Fresubin 2kcal fibre Drink.
- In severe organ failure such as severe hepatic or renal insufficiency, Fresubin 2kcal Drink or Fresubin 2kcal fibre Drink should be used with caution depending on the patient’s nitrogen tolerance.
- Not suitable for children under 1 year of age.
Contents:
- 4x EasyDrink fibre Chocolate
This item is an EU import with a blue cap.
Fresubin oral nutritional supplement is a cost-effective alternative to Fortimel.
