Not suitable for children under 3 years of age.
Not suitable as a sole source of nutrition. Only to be used as a supplement to the normal diet. Use with caution in patients with diabetes.
Polycal Liquid is ready to drink and is best served chilled. It can be taken undiluted or diluted.
Neutral: Demineralised water, maltodextrin, glucose syrup, acidity regulator (citric acid). Allergy Advice: For allergens, see ingredients in bold.
15 months. Best before date: see top of bottle.
Store in a cool, dry place (5-25°C). Shake well before use. Once opened, store in a refrigerator for a maximum of 24 hours.
| Nutrients | Unit | per 200ml | per 100ml |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | kcal | 494 | 247 |
| Energy | kJ | 2100 | 1050 |
| Protein | g | 0 | 0 |
| Carbohydrate | g | 123.8 | 61.9 |
| Polysaccharides | g | 98.4 | 49.2 |
| Sugars | g | 24.4 | 12.2 |
| Glucose | g | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| Maltose | g | 23.2 | 11.6 |
| % of total energy | % | 100 | 100 |
| Fat | g | 0 | 0 |
| Fibre | g | 0 | 0 |
| PH | 2.4 | 2.4 | |
| Water | g | 124 | 62 |
| Osmolarity | mOsmol/l | 845 | 845 |
| Potential Renal Solute Load | mOsmol/l | 3 | 3 |
| Minerals | Unit | per 200ml | per 100ml |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | mg (mmol) | <10 (<0.4) | <5 (<0.2) |
| Potassium | mg (mmol) | <10 (<0.2) | <5 (<0.1) |
| Chloride | mg (mmol) | <10 (<0.2) | <5 (<0.1) |
| Calcium | mg (mmol) | <10 (<0.2) | <5 (<0.1) |
| Phosphorus | mg (mmol) | <10 (<0.4) | <5 (<0.2) |
| Magnesium | mg (mmol) | <10 (<0.4) | <5 (<0.2) |
For enteral use only. Polycal Liquid 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 Liquid is suitable for patients requiring a fat free or mineral restricted diet.
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