Vital Ready To Use Oral Supplement is a 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.
• For tube or oral feeding.
• Use under medical supervision.
• Suitable for lactose intolerance.
• For supplemental or sole-source nutrition.
• 1.5 Cal/mL—concentrated calories for fluid-restricted patients.
• 1500 Calories (1000 mL) provides 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.

Designed to promote tolerance:

• Hydrolyzed, peptide-based protein system.
• MCT/canola oil structured lipid, a next-generation fat to promote absorption of fatty acids
• Advanced blend of hydrolyzed protein, structured lipid, and prebiotics (NutraFlora  scFOS)  to support absorption and tolerance.
• 1.4 g of NutraFlora scFOS /8 fl oz (6 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.

Ingredients: Water, Corn Maltodextrin, Whey Protein Hydrolysate, Structured Lipid (Interesterified Canola Oil & Medium Chain Triglycerides), Sugar, Hydrolyzed Sodium Caseinate. Less than 1% of: Canola Oil, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides, Magnesium Phosphate, Natural & Artificial Flavor, Potassium Citrate, DATEM, Calcium Phosphate, Cellulose Gel, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Choline Chloride, Sodium Phosphate, Ascorbic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Sucralose, Cellulose Gum, Carrageenan, Magnesium Chloride, L-Carnitine, Taurine, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, d-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, Niacinamide, Manganese Sulfate, Calcium Pantothenate, Copper Sulfate, Thiamine Hydrochloride, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin A Palmitate, Riboflavin, Chromium Chloride, Folic Acid, Sodium Molybdate, Sodium Selenate, Potassium Iodide, Phylloquinone, Biotin, Vitamin D3, and Vitamin B12. Allergens: Contains milk ingredients.

Preparation

Instructions for Use:

8 fl oz carton

• Store unopened at room temperature.
• Shake well prior to opening.
• Once opened, reclose, refrigerate and use within 48 hours.

Oral Feeding:

• May be used for total or supplemental nutrition.
• May be fed at room temperature or chilled.

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.