Polycal Powder is a Food for Special Medical Purposes for use under medical supervision. Polycal Powder is a non-sweet, unflavoured carbohydrate supplement. Polycal Powder is designed for the dietary management of disease related malnutrition, as an energy supplement for patients who are unable to meet their energy requirements from regular dietary intake. A level scoop holds 5g of powder.
per 100g,per 5g scoop
For enteral use only. ACBS approved, prescribable on form FP10 (GP10 in Scotland) for the following indications: disease related malnutrition; malabsorption states or other conditions requiring fortification with a high or readily available carbohydrate supplement. Polycal Powder is suitable for patients with renal failure, liver cirrhosis, disaccharide intolerance (without isomaltose intolerance), disorders of amino acid metabolism, and/or whole protein intolerance or other conditions including proven hypoglycaemia requiring a high energy, low fluid, low electrolyte diet. Polycal Powder is suitable for patients requiring a fat free or mineral restricted diet.
Not suitable for infants.
Not suitable as a sole source of nutrition. Only to be used as a supplement to the normal diet. Use with caution in children aged 1-6 years. Use with caution in patients with diabetes.
Polycal Powder dissolves readily in hot and cold drinks. It has a neutral taste and can therefore be added to both sweet and savoury food or drink without significantly altering flavour or texture. It is also suitable for use in cooking. Use only the scoop provided in the packaging. Scoop Weight: 1 level scoop provides 5g of powder.
Maltodextrin. Allergy Advice: For allergens, see ingredients in bold.
36 months. Best before date: see bottom of tin.
Keep sealed and store in a cool, dry place (5-25°C). Do not refrigerate. Once opened, use contents within 1 month. Replace lid firmly after use. Prepare the food per serving and use within 2 hours. Always discard unfinished solutions.
Kosher, Vegan and Vegetarian
This is intended to show suitability of products for religious or dietary reasons. Some products may be suitable for kosher or halal diets but only products with Kosher approval or Halal certification have been identified here. Some individual flavours/variants may not be suitable and for more information please call our Resource Centre.
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