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Polycal Powder 400g
SKU :
PIPOLY400G
PIP-Code :
276816
EAN :
8712400748209
Polycal Powder is a non-sweet, unflavoured carbohydrate supplement for the dietary management of disease related malnutrition, as an energy supplement for patients who are unable to meet their energy requirements from normal food and drink.
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PIPOLY400G
£8.50
£0.03 per g
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Description
Polycal Powder 400g
Polycal Powder is a non-sweet, unflavoured carbohydrate supplement for the dietary management of disease related malnutrition, as an energy supplement for patients who are unable to meet their energy requirements from normal food and drink. Polycal Powder comes in a 400g re-sealable tin with a scoop that holds approximately 5g of powder (20kcal).
Polycal Powder is fat and protein free and low in minerals so is suitable for patents with such dietary restrictions. It is also free from sucrose, lactose, fructose and galactose, so is suitable for patients with such carbohydrate intolerances.
Polycal Powder is also suitable for those with the following conditions: Alzheimer's Disease, Cancer / Oncology, Cerebral Palsy, Cow's Milk Allergy, Critical Care: Burns etc, Crohn's Disease / IBD, Cystic Fibrosis, Dementia / Alzheimers, Gastrointestinal problems, Leg Ulcers / Wound care, Malabsorption / Maldigestion, Malnutrition / Undernutrition, Neurological: Multiple Sclerosis etc., Parkinson's Disease, Poor appetite / Anorexia, Respiratory Disease / COPD, Stroke / CVA, Swallowing Problems / Dysphagia, Weight Loss in Older Adults.
Polycal Powder is a non-sweet, unflavoured carbohydrate supplement for the dietary management of disease related malnutrition, as an energy supplement for patients who are unable to meet their energy requirements from normal food and drink. Polycal Powder comes in a 400g re-sealable tin with a scoop that holds approximately 5g of powder (20kcal).
Polycal Powder is fat and protein free and low in minerals so is suitable for patents with such dietary restrictions. It is also free from sucrose, lactose, fructose and galactose, so is suitable for patients with such carbohydrate intolerances.
Polycal Powder is also suitable for those with the following conditions: Alzheimer's Disease, Cancer / Oncology, Cerebral Palsy, Cow's Milk Allergy, Critical Care: Burns etc, Crohn's Disease / IBD, Cystic Fibrosis, Dementia / Alzheimers, Gastrointestinal problems, Leg Ulcers / Wound care, Malabsorption / Maldigestion, Malnutrition / Undernutrition, Neurological: Multiple Sclerosis etc., Parkinson's Disease, Poor appetite / Anorexia, Respiratory Disease / COPD, Stroke / CVA, Swallowing Problems / Dysphagia, Weight Loss in Older Adults.
Directions
Polycal Powder dissolves readily in hot and cold drinks. It has a neutral taste and can therefore be added to both sweet and savoury foods or drinks without significantly altering flavour or texture. It is also suitable for use in cooking.
Ingredients
Maltodextrin
Cautions
- Not for intravenous use.
- Not suitable as a sole source of nutrition - only to be used as a supplement to the normal diet.
- Not suitable for infants under 1 year.
- Use with caution children aged 3-6 years.
- Use with caution in patients with diabetes.
Patient Information
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Patient Information Leaflet