Callion Pharma has introduced DEKAs® – the next generation of multivitamin and mineral dietary supplements for enhanced absorption utilizing a delivery technology that helps patients overcome micronutrient malabsorption and lead healthier lives.
WHY CHOOSE DEKAs VITAMINS?
All DEKAs products contain amounts of vitamins D and K that are aligned with recent scientific studies for cystic fibrosis (CF) patients.
All DEKAs products utilize a clinically tested delivery technology to enhance absorption of fat-soluble vitamins and nutrients.
All DEKAs products are gluten-free, casein-free, GMO-free, contain no artificial colors, and no China-sourced ingredients.
DEKAs Plus Vitamin Products: Comprehensive Multivitamin & Mineral Supplements with Absorption Enhancing Delivery Technology
DEKAs Plus Softgels
The softgels are vanilla flavored and contain no artificial colors.
DEKAs Plus Chewable Tablets
The tablets are citrus-peach flavored and contain no artificial colors.
DEKAs Plus Liquid
The liquid is an orange flavored non-oily liquid.
DEKAs Essential Vitamin Products: Concentrated Vitamins D, E, K & A only with Absorption Enhancing Delivery Technology
DEKAs Delivery Technology References
Papas K, Kalbfleisch J, Mohon R. Bioavailability of a novel, water-soluble vitamin E formulation in malabsorbing patients. Dig Dis Sci. 2007 Feb;52(2):347-52.
Papas KA, Sontag MK, Pardee C, Sokol RJ, Sagel SD, Accurso FJ, Wagener JS. A pilot study on the safety and efficacy of a novel antioxidant rich formulation in patients with cystic fibrosis. J Cyst Fibros. 2007 Jun 12.
Sagel, SD, Sontag MK, Anthony MM, Emmett P, Papas KA. Effect of an antioxidant-rich multivitamin supplement in cystic fibrosis. J Cyst Fibros. 2011;10:31-36.
Peterson LA, Cheskin LJ, Furtado M, Papas K, Schweitzer MA, Magnuson TH, Steele KE. Malnutrition in Bariatric Surgery Candidates: Multiple Micronutrient Deficiencies Prior to Surgery. Obes Surg. 2015 Aug 22.
CF Vitamin Comparison Chart for Chewable Tablets
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CF Vitamin Comparison Chart for Liquids
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Compare to AquADEKs®*
*AquADEKs is a registered trademark of Allergan
AquADEKs Liquid versus DEKAs Plus Liquid
DEKAs Plus Liquid has more of vitamin D & K than AquADEKs Liquid. AquADEKs Liquid contains unnecessary chemicals such as BHA (butylated hydroxyanisole), BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene), and EDTA (Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid). DEKAs Plus Liquid is...
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read moreDEKAs Bariatric has Higher Amount of Thiamine
DEKAs Bariatric has a higher amount of thiamine than most of the other bariatric vitamins. Thiamine deficiency is an important and under-recognized potential adverse effect related to bariatric surgery
read moreNew Ways to Purchase DEKAs Bariatric
Callion Pharma is pleased to announce additional channels for patients to purchase DEKAs Bariatric, a comprehensive multivitamin and mineral supplement with a clinically proven delivery technology to enhance the absorption of key vitamins and...
read moreDEKAs Bariatric Vitamin Clinical Study
Callion Pharma is pleased to announce the publication of A Randomized Trial of a Novel Chewable Multivitamin and Mineral Supplement Following Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, Perin J, Prokopowicz G, Furtado M, Papas K, Steele KE.
read moreDEKAs Bariatric Vitamin Now Available
Callion Pharma is pleased to announce the availability of DEKAs Bariatric Vitamin, a multivitamin and mineral supplement formulation developed specifically for the nutritional needs of the bariatric surgery patient.
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