Tube Feeding Formula Osmolite 1.5 Cal Unflavored Liquid 8 oz. Reclosable Carton, Packaging Type- Each

Osmolite 1.5 Cal Unflavored Adult Tube Feeding Formula Inst Arc 8 oz (24/CS)

OSMOLITE 1.5 CAL is therapeutic nutrition that provides complete, balanced nutrition for long- or short-term tube feeding for patients with increased calorie and protein needs, or for those with limited volume tolerance. For tube feeding. For supplemental or sole-source nutrition. Use under medical supervision.

• Osmolite 1.5 Cal is nutritionally complete with protein, calories and fat, making it an excellent source of nutrition.
• High-oleic safflower and canola fats aid brain development and control blood pressure.
• MCT oils help the human body to absorb lipids properly.
• The high protein content helps with healthy weight.
• The nutrition drink is suitable for kosher, halal and lactose-intolerant diets.
• Concentrated calories (1.5 Cal/mL) to help patients gain and maintain healthy weight.
• Fat blend contains high-oleic safflower, canola, and MCT oils. Patients who absorb lipids improperly may benefit from consuming a formula that contains MCTs as part of the fat source.
• 1500 Calories (1000 mL) provides at least 100% of the RDIs for 25 essential vitamins and minerals.
• Kosher.
• Halal.
• Gluten-free.
• Suitable for lactose intolerance.

Precautions

• Not for IV use.
• Not suitable for people with galactosemia.

Ingredients:

Unflavored Liquid

Water, Corn Maltodextrin, Sodium Caseinate, High Oleic Safflower Oil, Canola Oil, Soy Protein Isolate, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Calcium Caseinate. Less than 0.5% of: Potassium Citrate, Calcium Phosphate, Magnesium Chloride, Soy Lecithin, Sodium Citrate, Magnesium Phosphate, Ascorbic Acid, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Potassium Hydroxide, Potassium Phosphate, Taurine, L-Carnitine, Carrageenan, dl-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Niacinamide, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin, Thiamine Hydrochloride, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Beta-Carotene, Vitamin A Palmitate, Folic Acid, Chromium Chloride, Sodium Molybdate, Potassium Iodide, Biotin, Phylloquinone, Sodium Selenate, Vitamin D3, and Vitamin B12.

Contains milk and soy ingredients.

Preparation

Instructions for Use:

8 fl oz Container

• Store unopened at room temperature; avoid extreme temperatures.
• Shake well prior to opening.
• After opening, refrigerate and consume product within 48 hours. If consuming product directly from the container, refrigerate and consume within 24 hours

Oral Feeding

• May be used for total or supplemental nutrition.
• May be fed at room temperature or chilled.

Tube Feeding

• Follow physician's instructions.
• Adjust flow rate and volume according to patient's condition and tolerance.
• Feed at room temperature using a feeding pump or syringe.
• Additional fluid requirements should be met by giving water between or after feedings or when flushing the tube.
• Avoid contamination during preparation and use.

Ready-To-Hang Container

All medical foods, regardless of type of administration system, require careful handling because they can support microbial growth. Follow these instructions for clean technique and proper setup to reduce the potential for microbial contamination.

NOTE: Failure to follow the INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE increases the potential for microbial contamination and may reduce hangtime.

• Administer product at room temperature.
• THOROUGHLY wash hands with soap and water before handling container or feeding set.
• Turn container upside down and SHAKE VIGOROUSLY, using a twisting motion for at least 10 seconds.
• DO NOT touch any part of the container or feeding set that comes into contact with the formula.
• When initiating feeding, follow physician's instructions. Adjust flow rate and volume according to patient's condition and tolerance.
• Additional fluid requirements should be met by giving water between or after feedings or when flushing the tube

For Use with Enteral Feeding Pumps:

• Remove dust cover from RTH Safety Screw Cap.
• Remove dust cover from feeding set connector.
• Insert feeding set connector into port of RTH Safety Screw Cap and completely pierce foil.
• Turn connector collar clockwise until it is securely fastened.
• Close clamp on set before inverting container.
• Invert container and suspend, using hanging ring on bottom of container.

Precautions

• Follow directions for use provided by manufacturer of feeding sets.
• Unless a shorter hang time is specified by the set manufacturer, hang product for up to 48 hours after initial connection when clean technique and only one new set are used. Otherwise hang for no more than 24 hours.

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