Jevity 1.5 Cal Tube Feeding Formula is calorically dense, fiber-fortified therapeutic nutrition that provides complete, balanced nutrition for long- or short-term tube feeding. For tube feeding. For supplemental or sole-source nutrition. May be used for oral feeding of patients with altered taste perception. Use under medical supervision.
Features
- Halal.
- Kosher.
- Gluten-free.
- Suitable for lactose intolerance.
- Concentrated calories (1.5 Cal/mL) to help tube-fed patients gain and maintain a healthy weight.
- Meets or exceeds 100% of the RDIs for 25 essential vitamins and minerals in 1500 Cal (1000 mL).
- Includes 2.4 g NutraFlora scFOS/8 fl oz. (10 g/L and 15 g/1.5 L) scFOS are prebiotics that stimulates the growth of beneficial bacteria in the colon.
- 5 g dietary fiber/8 fl oz (2.6 g of a unique fiber blend and 2.4 g of NutraFlora scFOS) which helps meet daily fiber needs. Fiber helps moderate bowel function.
Precaution
- Not for IV use.
- Not suitable for people with galactosemia.
- Follow directions for use provided by the manufacturer of feeding sets.
- Unless a shorter hang time is specified by the set manufacturer, hang the 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.
Notice: NutraFlora and scFOS are not registered trademarks of Abbott Laboratories.
Ingredients: Water, Corn Maltodextrin, Corn Syrup Solids, Sodium Caseinate, Canola Oil, Corn Oil, Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides, Soy Protein Isolate, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Calcium Caseinate, Oat Fiber. Less than 0.5% of Soy Fiber, Potassium Citrate, Calcium Phosphate, Gum Arabic, Magnesium Phosphate, Soy Lecithin, Sodium Citrate, Magnesium Chloride, Cellulose Gum, Ascorbic Acid, Choline Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Potassium Hydroxide, Taurine, L-Carnitine, dl-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Niacinamide, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin, Thiamine Hydrochloride, Vitamin A Palmitate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Chromium Chloride, Sodium Molybdate, Potassium Iodide, Biotin, Phylloquinone, Sodium Selenate, Vitamin D3, and Vitamin B12.Contains milk and soy ingredients.
Instructions for Use: All medical foods, regardless of the 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 hang time.
- Administer product at room temperature.
- THOROUGHLY wash hands with soap and water before handling the container or feeding set.
- Turn the 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 the 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 feeding set before inverting container.
- Invert container and suspend, using hanging ring on bottom of container.