Nutricia KetoCal 4:1 - Unflavoured is a very high fat, low carbohydrate, nutritionally complete powdered feed. A 4:1 ratio of fat to carbohydrate and protein, with added long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPs), Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and Arachidonic Acid (AA) and fibre.
For the dietary management of drug resistant epilepsy and other conditions where the ketogenic diet is indicated, e.g. disorders of carbohydrate metabolism, such as pyruvate dehydrogenase deficiency and glucose transporter type-1 deficiency.
Can be used to administer the classical long-chain triglyceride (LCT) ketogenic diet (4:1). Can be used to provide complete nutritional support or supplementary feeding from 1-10 years of age. May be used for supplementary feeding over the age of 10 years.
Directions
The standard dilution is 14.2% w/v i.e. 14.2g powder and 86ml of water to give a final volume of 100ml. It is recommended to prepare KetoCal with hot water (45-50°C) to ensure the powder completely dissolves.
For oral feeding, KetoCal is best served chilled. For tube feeding, it is recommended that the feeding tube is flushed with warm water (approximately 37°C) between each feed. Keep prepared KetoCal in the refrigerator and use within 24 hours.
Ingredients
Refined Vegetable Oils (Palm, Soy, Sunflower), Milk Protein (Casein, Whey), Soy Lecithin, Dietary Fibres (Cellulose, Inulin, Oligofructose, Arabic Gum, Resistant Starch, Soy Polysaccharides), Calcium Carbonate, Dried Glucose Syrup, Anti-caking Agent (E551), Calcium Phosphate Tribasic, Tripotassium Citrate, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Chloride, Magnesium Acetate, L-Arginine, L-Cystine, Choline Bitartrate, High Arachidonic Acid Single Cell Vegetable Oil, High Docosahexaenoic Acid Single Cell Vegetable Oil, L-Tryptophan, Maltodextrin, Sodium Caseinate (from cow’s milk), Sodium Ascorbate, L-Phenylalanine, L-Ascorbic Acid, L-Valine, L-Tyrosine, L-Carnitine, Taurine, Ferrous Sulphate, Emulsifier (E471), DL-alpha Tocopheryl Acetate, M-Inositol, L-Histidine, Zinc Sulphate, Nicotinamide, Calcium D-Pantothenate, Manganese Sulphate, Copper Sulphate, Thiamine Hydrochloride, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Vitamin A Acetate, Antioxidants (E304, E306), Folic Acid, Potassium Iodide, Sodium Molybdate, Chromium Chloride, Sodium Selenite, Vitamin K1 , D-Biotin, Vitamin D3 , Cyanocobalamin.
Warnings
Use under medical supervision. Not for parenteral use. Not suitable for use in infants under 1 year of age.
Store can in a cool, dry place. Always replace the container lid after use. Once can is opened, use within one month.