NEPRO WITH CARBSTEADY is therapeutic nutrition specifically designed to help meet the nutritional needs of people on dialysis (stage 5 CKD). For tube or oral feeding. For supplemental or sole-source nutrition. Use under medical supervision.
Features
- Halal.
- Kosher.
- Gluten-free.
- Volume: 33.8 fl oz (1 L)
- High in calories - 1.8 Cal/mL.
- Suitable for lactose intolerance.
- A good source of fiber, including prebiotics.
- Designed for people on dialysis with low phosphorus and potassium.
- Has CARBSTEADY, a carbohydrate blend designed to help minimize blood sugar response.
- Excellent source of high-quality protein (19 g /8 fl oz) to help meet nutritional needs and replace protein lost during dialysis.
- In a study of Nepro as supplemental nutrition, patients on dialysis had increased serum albumin, increased serum prealbumin, and improved nutritional status (as signified by subjective global assessment).
Precautions
- Not for IV use.
- Not suitable for people with galactosemia.
Note:
- Designed to help minimize the blood sugar spike from consuming Nepro compared to high glycemic carbohydrates.
Ingredients: Water, Corn Syrup Solids, Caseinates (Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium), High Oleic Safflower Oil, Canola Oil, Sugar, Milk Protein Isolate. Less than 2% of: Soluble Corn Fiber, Glycerin, Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides, Soy Lecithin, Natural & Artificial Flavors, Calcium Citrate, Sodium Citrate, Potassium Citrate, Choline Chloride, Salt, Cellulose Gel, Ascorbic Acid, L-Carnitine, Taurine, Potassium Chloride, Cellulose Gum, Niacinamide, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, d-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Calcium Pantothenate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Thiamine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Vitamin A Palmitate, Folic Acid, Potassium Iodide, Chromium Chloride, Sodium Selenate, Sodium Molybdate, Biotin, Phylloquinone, Vitamin D3, and Vitamin B12. Contains milk and soy ingredients.
Instructions for Use:
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.