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RENALCAL®

RENALCAL®

Nutritional Support for Patients with Renal Failure

Calorically-Dense, Low Protein, Low Electrolyte Diet
  • Calorically dense for fluid management
  • Patented blend of 67% essential and 33% non-essential L-amino acids to support positive nitrogen balance and to help minimize uremic symptoms
  • Includes arginine to reduce the potential for hyperammonemia
  • Includes histidine, considered essential in renal failure
  • High calorie-to-nitrogen ratio to help maintain protein utilization for lean muscle mass
  • High MCT content to decrease potential fat malabsorption
  • May be used for tube feeding or oral supplementation

Features At-A-Glance:

kcal/mL: 2.0
Caloric Distribution (% of kcal)
Protein: 7%
Carbohydrate: 58%
Fat: 35%
Protein Source: whey protein concentrate, amino acid blend
NPC:N Ratio: 300:1
MCT:LCT Ratio: 70:30
n6:n3 Ratio: 3.4:1
Osmolality (mOsm/kg water): 600
Free Water: 70%
Meets 100% RDI for 9 water soluble vitamins: 1000 mL
HCPCS Code  B4154

Appropriate for these diets:
lactose-free*, gluten-free, low-residue, kosher

* Not for individuals with galactosemia

Ordering Information:

Cans Product Code   NDC Format
Number		 Packaging
Unflavored 9871616064 0065-9013-70 24-250 mL cans/case

U.S. Patent No. 5,728,678

For the Nutritional Management of:

Kidney Disease / Dialysis Renal Dysfunction Congestive Heart Failure Critical Illness

Other Product Applications:

  • Acute renal failure
  • Electrolyte sensitivity


NOT FOR PARENTERAL USE

This product is a medical food for use as directed by a medical professional.
It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.

Not a complete feeding. Use of this product requires careful monitoring due to negligible electrolyte content.