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Liquigen

Liquigen is an unflavoured, nutritionally incomplete emulsion consisting of approximately 50% MCT oil and 50% water. Liquigen is a food for special medical purposes for the dietary management of conditions where fat absorption or metabolism of LCT fat is impaired and a high MCT intake is indicated. Liquigen can be used in the dietary management of the MCT ketogenic diet. Suitable for children and adults.
Variants
  • Unflavoured

ProductOrder CodePIP Code
Liquigen 250ml Bottle573565003-9040

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Must be used under strict medical supervision. For enteral use only. Not suitable as a sole source of nutrition. Suitable for children and adults. Flavouring is not recommended for infants less than 6 months

The quantity of Liquigen and the dilution should be determined by a clinician or dietitian only, and is dependent on age, bodyweight, and medical condition of the patient. Liquigen can be used straight from the bottle or as a milk substitute. Liquigen may require dilution for children under 5 years of age. Shake well before use.

Refined vegetable oil (medium chain triglycerides (coconut and/or palm oil)), water, emulsifiers (E472c, E471), acidity regulator (citric acid). Allergy Advice: For allergens, see ingredients in bold.

12 months

Store at ambient temperatures (4-25°C). Once opened, store in a refrigerator and use within 14 days. Always replace the container lid after use. Discard unfinished feeds a maximum of 1 hour after being taken from the refrigerator.

Nutrients Unit per 30ml per 100ml
Energy kcal 136 454
Energy kJ 560 1865
Protein g 0 0
Carbohydrate g 0 0
Fat g 15.1 50.4
Saturated fat g 15.1 50.4
of which MCT g 14.7 49.1
MCT % 97.4 97.4
LCT % 2.6 2.6
Fat (% of total energy) 100 100
Fibre g 0 0
Minerals Unit per 30ml per 100ml
Sodium mg (mmol) 1.5(0.066) 5(0.22)
Calcium mg (mmol) 0.3(0.006) 1.0(0.02)

Food for special medical purposes. For the dietary management of conditions where fat absorption or metabolism of LCT fat is impaired and a high MCT intake is indicated. It can be used in the dietary management of the MCT ketogenic diet. Liquigen can be used to fortify a wide variety of drinks and foods and is also useful as an energy enhancer in tube and sip feeds.

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