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.
Dosage and 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.
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.
Storage
At room temperature. Once opened refrigerate and use within 24 hours.
Common questions
What is Supportan used for?
Food for special medical purposes: For the dietary management in case/risk of malnutrition, esp. with cancer, chronic catabolic diseases and/or cachexia.
What is the generic name of Supportan?
Supportan contains EPA + DHA + High Protein.
Who makes Supportan?
Supportan is marketed in Bangladesh by Radiant Pharmaceuticals Ltd..
How is Supportan taken?
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. Always follow your doctor's instructions.
This page is general information and is not medical advice. It does not replace a registered doctor, and it is not a prescription or a recommendation to use any medicine or test. Prices are listed prices and may change. Always follow the advice of your doctor or pharmacist.