Suplena® with Carbsteady®: Vanilla Oral Supplement 8 oz. Carton (Case of 12 or 24)

Features

• Has CARBSTEADY^®, a carbohydrate blend designed to help minimize blood sugar response.
• High in calories — 1.8 Cal/mL.
• Low in protein — 10% of total calories.
• Low in phosphorus and potassium.
• A good source of fiber, including prebiotics.
• Therapeutic nutrition that can help maintain nutritional status while adhering to renal diets for nondialyzed people with chronic kidney disease, or nondialyzed without protein-energy wasting (malnutrition).
• Kosher.
• Halal.
• Gluten-free.
• Suitable for lactose intolerance.

Precautions

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

Storage & Handling

Instructions for Use:

• Use under medical supervision.
• Store unopened at room temperature; avoid extreme temperatures.
• Clean top of container thoroughly before opening.
• Shake well prior to opening.
• Once opened, reclose or cover, refrigerate and use within 48 hours.
• If consumed directly from the container, cover, refrigerate and use within 24 hours.

Oral Feeding:

• May be used for supplemental or sole source 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.
• Gravity/Pump feed at room temperature with a syringe or an 10 Fr or larger tube.
• Additional fluid requirements should be met by giving water between or after feedings or when flushing the tube.
• Avoid contamination during preparation and use.