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Polycal

Features
  • Energy source from carbohydrate (provides 19Kcal per 5g scoop).
  • Made from maltodextrin: easily digestible source of carbohydrate.
  • Low osmolarity: to prevent osmotic diarrhoea.
  • Enhanced solubility: readily dissolves and allows for higher energy density in solution.
  • Less sweet than other sugars such as sucrose: more product can be added without making the food/drink too sweet.
  • Neutral taste: can be mixed into food and drink without significantly altering flavour or texture.

Product Information

A powdered non-sweet, unflavoured carbohydrate supplement based on maltodextrin.

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Indications

For the dietary management of:

  • Disease-related malnutrition.
  • Patients with high energy requirements.
  • Patients requiring a fat and/or mineral restriction.
Important Notice
  • Not suitable as a sole source of nutrition.
  • Not for parenteral use.
  • Must be used under medical supervision.
Directions for Use
  • Wash hands, use clean utensils and ensure top of packaging is clean
  • Mix the required amount of powder with sufficient cool liquid to form a smooth paste. Stir into the food/drink.
  • Prepare the food per serving and use within 2hrs.  Always discard unfinished feeds.
Storage
  • Store in a cool, dry place.
  • Once opened, use contents within one month.
  • Replace lid firmly after use.
  • Do not refrigerate.
Order Information

Contact Nutricia Customer Experience 0800 688 747

Polycal Code  Units per carton  Pharmacode
400g can  68989 12 408050
Ingredients

Full ingredients list and nutritional information is available on the product fact sheet.

Allergen & Cultural Information
  • To the best of our knowledge this product does not contain any ingredients
    that are forbidden in the Halal diet; however, the manufacturing process is
    not observed by the relevant religious body so it does not have official
    Halal certification.
  • Nutricia UK and/or Ireland has Kosher approval for this product.
  • No gluten containing ingredients. No detectable gluten when tested to a sensitivity level of less than 5 parts per million (<5 ppm i.e. <5mg/kg).
  • Low lactose (lactose <2g/100g).