Jevity 1.0 Cal RTH Tube Feeding Formula is 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.
- Provides protein to help support lean body mass.
- Meets or exceeds 100% of the RDIs for 25 essential vitamins and minerals in 1590 Cal (1500 mL).
- 14.4 g total dietary fiber/L. Fiber helps maintain normal bowel function and may be useful in the dietary management of diarrhea and constipation.
Precautions:
- Not for IV use.
- Not suitable for people with galactosemia.
Ingredients: Water, Corn Maltodextrin, Corn Syrup Solids, Sodium Caseinate, Soy Fiber, Soy Protein Isolate, Canola Oil, Corn Oil, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Calcium Caseinate. Less than 0.5% of Calcium Phosphate, Magnesium Chloride, Potassium Citrate, Soy Lecithin, Sodium Citrate, Ascorbic Acid, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Magnesium Phosphate, Potassium Hydroxide, Carrageenan, Taurine, L-Carnitine, dl-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Niacinamide, Calcium Pantothenate, Copper Sulfate, Riboflavin, Thiamine Hydrochloride, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin A Palmitate, Chromium Chloride, Folic Acid, Sodium Molybdate, Potassium Iodide, Sodium Selenate, Phylloquinone, Biotin, 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 reduces 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 the 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 the dust cover from RTH Safety Screw Cap.
- Remove the dust cover from the feeding set connector.
- Insert the feeding set connector into the port of the RTH Safety Screw Cap and completely pierce the foil.
- Turn the connector collar clockwise until it is securely fastened.
- Close the clamp on set before inverting the container.
- Invert the container and suspend, using the hanging ring on the bottom of the container.
Precautions:
- 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 the initial connection when the clean technique and only one new set are used. Otherwise, hang for no more than 24 hours.