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Diben Drink

Product Features

Diben Drink

Description

A flavoured liquid consisting of protein (milk), vegetable oils (linseed, soya and sunflower oils), carbohydrate (starch and fructose), vitamins, minerals and trace elements.
 

Contra-Indications

  • Not for parenteral use.
  • Not suitable where enteral nutrition is not permitted.
  • Not suitable for infants under 1 year.
 

Precautions

  • Should only be used under medical supervision.
 

Indication for use

  • Diben Drink is suitable as a diabetes specific nutritional supplement.
  • Diben Drink is available on prescription in the Republic of Ireland on the GMS (General Medical Scheme)* and DPS (Drugs Payment Scheme).

*renamed PCRS (Primary Care Reimbursement Service) in 2005.

 

Dosage

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

 

  • For supplementary nutrition:
    3 x 200ml bottles per day will provide 540kcal, 24g protein and contains the average adult daily requirements for vitamins and trace elements.
 

Storage

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

Pack Size

  • 24 x 200ml bottles.
 

Shelf Life

  • 12 months from date of manufacture.
 

Energy Distribution

Protein 18% Fat 45% Carbohydrate 37%