SupportanSolution
Rx- Generic:
- EPA + DHA + High Protein
- Company:
- Radiant Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- Dosage form:
- Solution
- Pack size:
- 200 ml bottle (Cappuccino)
৳ 660/unit
Description
Supportan Solution is a solution manufactured by Radiant Pharmaceuticals Ltd. in Bangladesh. Its active ingredient is EPA + DHA + High Protein.
Indications
Food for special medical purposes: For the dietary management in case/risk of malnutrition, esp. with cancer, chronic catabolic diseases and/or cachexia. Nutritionally complete, high energy (1,5 kcal/ml), high protein oral nutritional supplement with fibre. High in EPA and DHA from fish oil, high in fat, with MCT. Clinically free from lactose, gluten free.
Contraindications
Not suitable whenever enteral nutrition is not permitted such as in acute gastrointestinal bleeding, ileus and shock. Use with caution in severe organ failure with impaired metabolism and severe forms of malassimilation. Not suitable for patients with congenital inability to metabolise nutrients contained in Supportan Drink.
Composition
Ingredients (Flavour Pineapple-Coconut): Water, milk protein, maltodextrin, sucrose, fish oil (with soya lecithins), vegetable oils (safflower oil, sunflower oil), medium chain triglycerides (MCT), inulin (from chicory), wheat dextrin, potassium citrate, flavouring, emulsifiers (E 471, soya lecithins), sodium citrate, sodium chloride, vit. C, magnesium oxide, iron pyrophosphate, magnesium citrate, zinc sulphate, vit. E, manganese chloride, pantothenic acid, niacin, copper sulphate, vit. B2, vit. B6, sodium fluoride, vit. B1, ß-carotene, vit. A, folic acid, chromium chloride, potassium iodide, sodium molybdate, sodium selenite, vit. K1, biotin, vit. D3, vit. B12
Dosage & Administration
2 bottles/day for supplementary nutrition or ≥5 bottles/day for complete nutrition, or as advised by a healthcare professional.
To be used under medical supervision. Suitable as sole source of nutrition. If used for complete nutrition consider high fish oil levels. Not suitable for children <3 years. Use with caution in children < 6 years. Not suitable in case of galactosaemia.
Best served chilled. Shake well before use. Packaged in a protective atmosphere.
Storage Conditions
At room temperature. Once opened refrigerate and use within 24 hours.
Disclaimer: This information is for reference only. Always consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.
At a glance
EPA + DHA + High Protein is a nutritional supplement used for special medical purposes, particularly for dietary management in case/risk of malnutrition with cancer, chronic catabolic diseases and/or cachexia.
Indications
- Food for special medical purposes: Dietary management in case/risk of malnutrition, especially with cancer, chronic catabolic diseases and/or cachexia
Dosage
Supplementary nutrition: 2 bottles/day.
Complete nutrition: ≥5 bottles/day, or as advised by a healthcare professional.
Use under medical supervision. Suitable as sole source of nutrition.
Side effects
Generally well tolerated. Discontinue use and consult doctor if any adverse reaction occurs.
Precautions & warnings
- Use under medical supervision.
- Not suitable when enteral nutrition is not permitted (acute GI bleeding, ileus, shock).
- Use with caution in severe organ failure, impaired metabolism and severe malassimilation.
- Not suitable for galactosaemia patients.
- Not suitable for children <3 years.