Glucerna® 1.5kcal

Glucerna® 1.5kcal is a high energy, high protein liquid for patients with, or at risk of developing, disease-related malnutrition, experiencing poor glucose control.

Indications

Glucerna® 1.5kcal is suitable for patients with, or at risk of developing, disease-related malnutrition, experiencing poor glucose control:

Type I Diabetes Mellitus
Type II Diabetes Mellitus
Stress-induced hyperglycaemia
Impaired glucose tolerance

Presentation

220ml reclosable plastic bottle

500ml ready-to-hang (RTH) plastic bottle

Flavours & Order Codes

Product	Flavours	List Numbers	Pack Size	Case Size
Glucerna® 1.5kcal	Vanilla	S499 / 20033796	220ml	30
Glucerna® 1.5kcal	Vanilla	S499 / 20033810	500ml	8

Preparation

Glucerna® 1.5kcal is ready to use.

Do not dilute or add anything to the ready-to-hang bottle unless instructed under the guidance of a healthcare professional.

Top tips for Glucerna® 1.5kcal

For oral use, Glucerna® 1.5kcal is best served chilled.

Glucerna® 1.5kcal can be frozen into ice cubes or lollipops.

Glucerna® 1.5kcal can be added to foods to help boost the nutritional content e.g. try adding to porridge or breakfast cereals.

Features

ENERGY

• 1.5kcal/ml

ENERGY DISTRIBUTION

• Protein 20.1%

• Carbohydrate 32.8%

• Fat 45.1%

• Fibre 2.00%

COMPLETE IN VITAMINS AND MINERALS

Nutritionally complete in 1143ml*

CLINICALLY LACTOSE & GLUTEN FREE

AVAILABLE IN VANILLA FLAVOUR

OSMOLARITY

• 671 mOsm/L

OSMOLALITY

• 875 mOsm/kg H2O

PROTEIN

16.5g per 220ml bottle

WATER

169ml per 220ml bottle

*Nutritionally complete for vitamins and minerals in 1143 ml (excluding electrolytes, calculated using the UK Reference Nutrient Intake for men aged 19-50 years)

Note

Not suitable for patients with galactosaemia
FOR ENTERAL USE ONLY
Do not use in children under 1 year of age.

Remember to always consult your Doctor, Dietitian or Healthcare Professional before using Glucerna® 1.5kcal

References

IE-GLU1-5K-2100006

* GMS: General Medical Services, DPS: Drugs Payment Scheme.

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