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Fresubin YOcreme 

Fresubin YOcreme is a high protein high energy yoghurt style nutritional supplement.

Presentation

  • Presented in a 125g pot.
  • Available in 5 flavours Neutral, Lemon, Apricot-peach, Raspberry and Biscuit.
  • Gluten-free.

Contra-indications

  • Not for parenteral use.
  • Not suitable where enteral nutrition is not permitted.
  • Not suitable for infants under three years of age.

Precautions

  • Should only be used under medical supervision.
  • Use with caution in children under 5 years.

Indications for use

Standard ACBS indications: short bowel syndrome, intractable malabsorption, pre-operative preparation of patients who are undernourished, patients with proven inflammatory bowel disease, following total gastrectomy, bowel fistulae, disease-related malnutrition, dysphagia, continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) and haemodialysis.

Dosage

Dosage should be calculated by a clinician or dietitian according to individual requirements. As a guide:

  • For supplementary nutrition:
    4 x 125g pots per day will provide 37.5g protein, 750kcal and meet the average adult recommended daily requirements for vitamins and trace elements# (Dietary Reference Values for Food Energy and Nutrients for the United Kingdom, DH 1991).

    (# except magnesium provides 90mg per 500g, and selenium, provides 70g per 500g).

Storage

  • Store in a cool place, do not store above 25C.
  • Once opened, can be stored for up to 24 hours in a refrigerator.

Pack size

  • Fresubin YOcreme is available in a pack of 4 x 125g pots.