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Fat supplement

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Medically Reviewed by Glamora Samuels, MD TheMediTary.Com | Reviewed: Aug 13, 2023  Additional Content by TheMediTary.Com

Generic name: fat supplement (oral) [ fat-sup-le-ment ]

Drug class: Oral nutritional supplements

Dosage form: oral emulsion (50%)

Availability: Over the counter

Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available

Brand names: Microlipid

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Uses Warnings Before Taking Dosage Side effects Interactions

What is Fat supplement?

Fat supplement is a medical food made from fatty acids and safflower oil, a polyunsaturated fat.

Fat supplement is for use in people whose bodies cannot digest certain foods properly. This includes people who are gluten or lactose intolerant, or who have unintended weight loss or need increased calories for other medical reasons.

Fat supplement does not contain protein or carbohydrates.

Fat supplement may also be used for purposes not listed in this product guide.

Warnings

You should not use fat supplement if you are allergic to safflower oil.

How should I take Fat supplement

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Fat supplement oral emulsion (Microlipid) is ready to use and may be given chilled or at room temperature.

Shake the liquid well just before each use.

Store unopened fat supplement at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Refrigerate after opening. Keep the cap tightly closed and do not freeze. Throw away any unused portion after 5 days have passed.

Dosing information

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Before Taking

You should not use fat supplement if you are allergic to safflower oil.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to use this product if you have any type of severe liver problems such as:

  • cirrhosis or other liver disease;

  • high blood pressure inside the liver;

  • brain or nervous system complications caused by severe liver damage; or

  • if you have had a "portacaval shunt" placed in your body.

Related/similar drugs

acetylcysteine, biotin, ascorbic acid, niacin, Vitamin C, multivitamin

What happens if I miss a dose?

Since fat supplement is used when needed, you are not likely to be on a dosing schedule.

What happens if I overdose?

An overdose of fat supplement is not likely to cause life-threatening symptoms.

What should I avoid while using Fat supplement?

Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.

Fat supplement side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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