Polycose
POLYCOSE is an easily digestible source of carbohydrate calories for
use when additional calories are required. It mixes easily with regular foods
and beverages to provide extra calories for people with increased caloric needs
or for those whose normal diet does not meet their needs. POLYCOSE
Glucose Polymers may be used as an enteral carbohydrate supplement. Although
POLYCOSE may serve temporarily as the sole energy source, it is not
intended to be used as a sole source nutritional product because it contains no
protein, fat, or vitamins and very low levels of minerals.
- Supply additional carbohydrate calories for protein-electrolyte-, or
fat-restricted diets
- When medical or surgical status prevents adequate intake of calories from a
normal diet
- When gastrointestinal volume must be limited
- When renal solute load must be limited
- When a diet with high caloric density is desirable