Vivonex Plus

Enteral nutrition formula.

Nutritional Features: Energy Density: 1.0 kcal/mL.
Caloric Distribution (% of kcal): Protein 17%, carbohydrates 77%, fat 6%.
Protein Source: Free amino acid.
NPC:N ratio: 120:1.
N6:N3 ratio: 8.3:1.
Osmolality (mOsm/kg water): 650.
Water: 83%.
L-glutamine: 10 g/L.
L-arginine: 5 g/L.
Ingredients: Maltodextrin, L-glutamine, modified corn starch, soybean oil, L-leucine, L-arginine acetate, and less than 2% of magnesium gluconate, L-lysine acetate, L-isoleucine, L-valine, calcium glycerophosphate, L-phenylalanine, sodium citrate, L-threonine, potassium citrate, L-cysteine hydrochloride, citric acid, L-methionine, L-tyrosine, L-histidine hydrochloride, L-aspartic acid, L-proline, L-tryptophan, sodium phosphate, potassium chloride, choline bitartrate, L-serine, L-alanine, L-glycine, potassium sorbate and BHA and BHT and D-alpha-tocopherol (to preserve freshness), ascorbic acid, taurine, L-carnitine, zinc sulfate, niacinamide, ferrous sulfate, DL-alpha tocopheryl acetate, calcium pantothenate, copper gluconate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, manganese sulfate, thiamine hydrochloride, vitamin A palmitate, riboflavin, folic acid, biotin, chromium chloride, potassium iodide, sodium molybdate, sodium selenite, vitamin K1, vitamin D3, vitamin B12.
Nutrition Information: See table.

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Key Benefits: 100% free amino acid for severely compromised GI tract.
6% of calories from fat for improved tolerance and reduced pancreatic stimulation.
Glutamine, arginine and branched-chain amino acid (BCAA) content make it especially useful in stressed catabolic patients.
Requires minimal digestive functionality for assimilation while providing benefits associated with continued use of the GI tract.

This product is only appropriate for use in individuals greater than 3 years old. Can be used for tube-feeding or oral supplement. Suitable for the following diet: lactose-free, gluten-free.
Nutritional Applications: Severely impaired GI function, which may result from the following conditions: severe protein, fat malabsorption; transitional feeding; extensive bowel resection; malabsorption syndrome; select trauma/surgery; early post-operative feeding; intestinal failure; pancreatitis; chylothorax; TPN alternative; dual feeding with TPN.

To prepare 300 mL of 1 kcal/mL formula: 1. Add one packet to 250 mL of warm water in a 500 mL or larger container.
2. Cover tightly and shake for 20 seconds. Any remaining undissolved particles will dissolve after standing 5-10 minutes.

Use under medical supervision. Not for parenteral use.

Enteral/Nutritional Products

V06DB - Fat/carbohydrates/proteins/minerals/vitamins, combinations ; Used as general nutrients.