Vital AF 1.2 Cal Peptide-Based Therapeutic Nutrition

Vital AF 1.2 CAL 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. For tube or oral feeding. For supplemental or sole-source nutrition. Use under medical supervision.

Features

• Gluten-free.
• Vanilla Flavor
• Volume: 33.8 Oz.
• Suitable for lactose intolerance.
• 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.
• Contains at least 100% of the RDI for vitamin D per 1500 Calories to: a) Help maintain normal circulating levels of vitamin D, which has been shown to be decreased in critically ill patients /patients with malabsorption b) Help meet the increased vitamin D needs of critically ill patient.

Designed to promote tolerance:

• Hydrolyzed peptide-based protein system.
• 1.2 g of scFOS/8 fl oz (5.1 g/L). scFOS are prebiotic fibers that stimulate the growth of beneficial bacteria in the colon.
• Medium chain triglycerides/fish oil structured lipid, a well-tolerated1,2 and absorbed1 next generation fat to promote absorption of fatty acids.

Precautions

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

Ingredients: Water, Corn Maltodextrin, Whey Protein Hydrolysate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Caseinate, Structured Lipid (Interesterified Marine Oil [Contains One or More of the Following: Anchovy, Cod, Jack Mackerel, Mackerel, Menhaden, Pollock, Salmon, Sardine, Tuna], and Medium-Chain Triglycerides), Medium Chain Triglycerides. Less than 1% of: Canola Oil, Soy Oil, Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides, Natural and Artificial Flavor, DATEM, Cellulose Gel, Magnesium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Sodium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Phosphate, Potassium Citrate, Ascorbic Acid, Choline Chloride, Magnesium Chloride, Acesulfame Potassium, Carrageenan, Cellulose Gum, Potassium Hydroxide, L-Carnitine, Taurine, Sucralose, Zinc Sulfate, Niacinamide, Ferrous Sulfate, d-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, Calcium Pantothenate, Manganese Sulfate, Thiamine Hydrochloride, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Copper Sulfate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Folic Acid, Chromium Chloride, Sodium Molybdate, Potassium Iodide, Phylloquinone, Sodium Selenate, Biotin, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin D3.

Contains milk 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.

• The product warranty is applicable as per the terms and conditions provided by the product manufacturer.

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• No returns will be accepted after 30 days from the date of shipment.
• All returns are subject to a restocking fee as per manufacturers terms and conditions.
• All returns must have an RGA number (Returned Goods Authorization), unauthorized returns will not be accepted.
• We do not guarantee fulfillment of any desired purpose or product suitability to the user and this will not be considered as a valid reason for return.
• The products must be new, unused condition, not tampered with, in original packaging and returned at the customers expense in the original packaging.
• If your return is not due to any manufacturing defect then the original shipping cost will be deducted from the total refund.
• Hygiene, bath and toilet items cannot be returned once opened or used.
• Standard manufacturer terms and conditions apply for return policy of this product.

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