Vital AF 1.2 Cal Ready To Use Oral Supplement is peptide-based therapeutic nutrition that provides complete, balanced nutrition for long- or short-term for patients who require tube feeding and are experiencing malabsorption, maldigestion, or impaired GI function and/or GI intolerance.
Features
- Gluten-free.
- Volume: 8 oz
- For tube or oral feeding.
- Use under medical supervision.
- Suitable for lactose intolerance.
- For supplemental or sole-source nutrition.
- 25.8 mcg/L vitamin D to help meet the increased vitamin D needs of critically ill patients.
- 1500 Calories (1250 mL) provide at least 100% of the RDIs for 25 essential vitamins and minerals.
- Contains elevated levels of antioxidants vitamins C and E and selenium to help reduce free radical damage.
- 75 g/L protein to meet the increased protein needs of stressed patients (greater than or equal to 1.2 g/kg) and support healing.
- Omega-3 fatty acids EPA (2.7 g/L) and DHA (1.1 g/L) from fish oil to help modulate inflammation and support immune function.
Designed to promote tolerance:
- Hydrolyzed peptide-based protein system.
- Next generation fat to promote absorption of fatty acids.
- Medium chain triglycerides/fish oil structured lipid, a well-tolerated and absorbed
- 1.2 g of NutraFlora scFOS /8 fl oz (5.1 g/L). scFOS are prebiotic fibers that stimulate the growth of beneficial bacteria in the colon.
Safety Precautions
- Not for IV use.
- Not suitable for people with galactosemia.
Note: NutraFlora and scFOS are not registered trademarks of Abbott Laboratories.
Ingredients: Water, Corn Maltodextrin, Whey Protein Hydrolysate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Caseinate, Structured Lipid (Interesterified Marine Oil [Contains One or More of the Following: Anchovy, Menhaden, Salmon, Sardine, Tuna], Medium-Chain Triglycerides), Medium Chain Triglycerides. Less than 1% of: Canola Oil, Soy Oil, Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides, Natural & Artificial Flavor, Cellulose Gel, DATEM, Magnesium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Sodium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Phosphate, Potassium Citrate, Ascorbic Acid, Choline Chloride, Potassium Hydroxide, Magnesium Chloride, Acesulfame Potassium, Carrageenan, Cellulose Gum, Sucralose, L-Carnitine, Taurine, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacinamide, d-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, Calcium Pantothenate, Manganese Sulfate, Thiamine Hydrochloride, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Copper Sulfate, Riboflavin, Vitamin A Palmitate, Folic Acid, Chromium Chloride, Sodium Molybdate, Potassium Iodide, Sodium Selenate, Phylloquinone, Biotin, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin D3. Allergens: Contains milk ingredients.
Preparation: Instructions for Use:
- Shake well prior to opening.
- Store unopened at room temperature.
- Once opened, reclose, refrigerate and use within 48 hours.
Oral Feeding:
- May be fed at room temperature or chilled.
- May be used for total or supplemental nutrition.
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.