Fresubin Powder Extra Neutral is a high-calorie nutritional supplement tailored for individuals facing specific dietary challenges. Ideal for managing malnutrition, dysphagia, or preoperative nutritional needs, it provides a balanced blend of protein, carbohydrates, and vital nutrients to support recovery and health maintenance. The formulation is easy to prepare and can be safely prescribed for use in adults and children over one year, under medical supervision.

Key features

High Nutritional Value: Delivers approximately 397 calories and 17.7 grams of protein per serving when combined with 200ml of whole milk.
Versatile Use: Can be added to a variety of foods and beverages without changing their flavour, making it easy to enhance nutritional intake.
Special Dietary Compliance: Free from gluten, egg, soya, and nuts, and suitable for Kosher and Halal diets.
Ease of Preparation: Easily mixed with milk for quick preparation, ideal for those with limited time or ability.
Medical Suitability: Recommended for a variety of conditions from malnutrition to bowel disorders, highlighting its clinical reliability.

What conditions can be treated with Fresubin Powder Extra Neutral?

Fresubin Powder Extra Neutral is used for managing conditions like short bowel syndrome, intractable malabsorption, pre-operative preparation of undernourished patients, inflammatory bowel disease, total gastrectomy, bowel fistulae, and dysphagia.

How does Fresubin Powder Extra Neutral work?

By delivering a concentrated dose of calories, proteins, vitamins, and minerals, it helps meet the nutritional requirements that might not be fulfilled by regular diet alone, thus supporting bodily functions and recovery.

What does the research say about Fresubin Powder Extra Neutral?

Clinical studies and guidelines suggest that high-calorie nutritional supplements can significantly improve nutritional status and outcomes in patients with malnutrition or specific health conditions.

What are the main ingredients of Fresubin Powder Extra Neutral?

Key ingredients include maltodextrin, skimmed milk powder, whey protein, rapeseed oil, medium-chain triglycerides, and essential vitamins and minerals.

Can Fresubin Powder Extra Neutral be used as a sole source of nutrition?

No, it is intended for supplementary use and should be part of a diet that includes other food sources, as advised by a healthcare professional.

Who should avoid using Fresubin Powder Extra Neutral?

It should not be used by individuals with galactosemia, and it is not suitable for infants under one year of age or as a sole source of nutrition without medical advice.

Patient information leaflet

Ingredients

Nutrient	Per 100g#	Per serving*
ENERGY kcal (kJ)	420(1764)	397(1658)
PROTEIN g	17.5	17.7
CARBOHYDRATE g	62.0 (1) /63.0(2,3,4)	47.9 (1) /48.5
- of which sugars g	22.7(1)/24.7(2,3)/18(4)	23.5(1)/24.9(2,3)/20.9(4)
- of which lactose g	12.6(1)/14.4	16.6(1) /17.7
FAT g	10.9	14.8
- of which saturated fat g	2.8(1)/3.0	7.2
- of which MCT g	1.2 (1) /1.8	1.6(1)/1.9
- of which monounsaturated fatty acids g	5.4(1)/5.3	5.8(1)/5.7
- of which polyunsaturated fatty acids g	2.7(1)/2.6	1.9 (1) /1.8
FIBRE g	1.8(1)/0.0	1.1(1)/0.0
SALT g (Na x 2.5)	0.49 (1) /0.53	0.52(1)/0.55

Notes: Per 100g powder

Reconstituted one sachet (62g) plus 200ml whole milk

1 Chocolate Flavour

2 Strawberry Flavour

3 Vanilla Flavour

4 Neutral Flavour

Usage and Instructions

Your dietitian or doctor will advise you about the amount you should be taking. As a guide, each serving of Fresubin Powder Extra (one sachet plus 200ml whole milk) will provide approximately 397kcal and 17.7g protein.

You may be advised to take it in between meals and in the evening so you can manage to eat normal meals as well.

Add the contents of one sachet to 200ml whole milk. Shake vigorously in a shaker, or mix with a whisk or fork.