Jevity 1.5® Unflavored Ready to Use 8 oz. Carton

Jevity 1.5 Cal is calorically dense, fiber fortified therapeutic nutrition that provides Complete, Balanced Nutrition® for long- or short-term tube feeding. For supplemental or sole-source nutrition. May be used for oral feeding of patients with altered taste perception. Not for IV use. Use under medical supervision.

Features

• JEVITY 1.5 CAL is a calorically dense formula with a unique fiber blend that provides Complete, Balanced Nutrition®.
• For tube feeding.
• For supplemental or sole-source nutrition.
• May be used for oral feeding of patients with altered taste perception.
• Use under medical supervision.
• Concentrated calories (1.5 Cal/mL) to help tube-fed patients gain and maintain healthy weight.
• 22 grams of dietary fiber in 1 Liter (12 g of a unique soluble and insoluble fiber blend and 10 g of short-chain fructooligosaccharides [scFOS]), which helps meet daily fiber needs. Fiber helps moderate bowel function.
• Includes 15 g NutraFlora® scFOS® * /1500 mL. scFOS are prebiotics that stimulate the growth of beneficial bacteria in the colon.
• Meets or exceeds 100% of the RDI for 24 essential vitamins and minerals in 1500 Cal (1 Liter).
• Halal.
• Kosher.
• Gluten-free.
• Suitable for lactose intolerance

Safety Precautions

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

Product Guide

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.

Ready-To-Hang Container

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 hang time.

• 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 feeding 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.