Clinical reference
Nutrition · Enteral lipid supplement (medium chain triglycerides) · Neonatology, Nutrition
Medium chain triglyceride (MCT) oil is a lipid fraction of coconut oil (C6–C10 triglycerides) used as an oral/enteral supplement or added to tube-feeding formulas; mixes easily with enteral formulas. For oral use only—do not give IV. Use within 60–90 days after opening; do not store in plastic containers (may soften/break plastic).