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Peptamen 1.5
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VIVONEX PLUS
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| Price |
$12 Ea *Base Price |
$105 BX |
| Manufacturer | Nestle Clinical Nutrition | Nestle Clinical Nutrition |
| Description | Ready-to-use, high calorie peptide-based elemental formula, for complete or supplemental tube feeding. Specifically formulated for patients with impaired gastrointestinal function and increased caloric requirements. Also for patients with malabsorption which is complicated by fluid restriction, elevated caloric requirements, volume sensitivity, or for those who require an aggressive goal rate attainment. Lactose-free, gluten-free, low-residue. 250 mL ready-to-use cartons or UltraPak feeding tube systems. | VIVONEX PLUS formula is designed to contain low quantities of fat, which under some circumstances may be insufficient to meet the essential fatty acid (EFA) requirements. VIVONEX PLUS should be utilized only under medical supervision. |
| Features |
• Evidence-based, well-tolerated, calorically dense GI formula • Balanced peptide profile promotes GI absorption and integrity • Enzymatically hydrolyzed 100% whey protein, which may facilitate gastric emptying • Lactose- and gluten-free, with low residue • 250 mL ready-to-use cartons or UltraPak feeding tube systems |
• 100% free amino acids for severely compromised GI tracts • 6% of calories from fat for improved tolerance and reduced pancreatic stimulation • Glutamine, arginine and branched-chain amino acid (BCAA) content make it useful in stressed, catabolic patients • Requires minimal digestive functionality for assimilation while providing benefits associated with continued use of the GI tract • Can be used for tube feeding or oral supplementation |
| Specs |
Calories/250ml: 375 |
kcal/mL: 1.0 Caloric Distribution (% of kcal): Protein: 17% Carbohydrate: 77% Fat: 6% Protein Source: free amino acids (30% from BCAA) L-glutamine: 9.5 g/L L-arginine: 6.3 g/L NPC:N Ratio: 115:1 n6:n3 Ratio: 7.0:1 Meets 100% RDI for 24 key micronutrients: 1800 mL Osmolality (mOsm/kg water): 650 Water: 83% Suitable for these diets: lactose-free, gluten-free, low-residue, kosher |
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