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Polycal

A non-sweet, unflavoured carbohydrate supplement based on maltodextrin.
  • 100% energy from carbohydrate (provides 19kcal per 5g scoop).
  • Glucose polymer providing easily absorbed energy.
  • Neutral flavour to enable mixing into food or fluids and cooking without significantly altering flavour or texture.
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Product Information

A 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.
Important Notice
  • Not suitable as a sole source of nutrition.
  • Not for parenteral use.
  • Not suitable for patients with galactosaemia.
  • Not suitable for infants under 1 year of age.
  • Use with caution in children aged 1-6 years of age.
  • Use with caution in patients with diabetes, because of the relatively high carbohydrate content and the source of carbohydrates.
Direction for Use
  • Sprinkle required amount of powder into liquid and/or food and mix well. Use only scoop provided in the packaging to ensure serving consistency.
  • Prepare the food or drink per serving.
  • Consume prepared food or drink within 2 hours. Discard any unfinished food or drink.
  • Usage to be determined by a healthcare professional.
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 Care 0800 688 747

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

Full ingredients list and nutritional information available on Factsheet.

Allergen & Cultural Information
  • Does not contain: wheat, egg, nuts*, lupins.
  • Halal certified.
  • No Kosher forbidden ingredients.
  • 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).
Additional Information

* Peanut (Arachis hypogaea), Almond (Amygdalus communis L .), Hazelnut (Corylus avellana), Walnut (Juglans regia), Cashew (Anacardium occidentale), Pecan nut (Carya illinoiesis (Wangenh.) K. Koch), Brazil nut (Bertholletia excelsa), Pistachio nut (Pistacia vera), Macadamia nut and Queensland nut (Macadamia ternifolia), and products thereof.