Vivonex Plus

Vivonex Plus - 2.8 oz Packets, 36/Case

Manufacturer: Nestle USA

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Vivonex Plus formula is a high-nitrogen, low fat, elemental (100% free amino acids) diet for total enteral nutrition. Additional free glutamine (10 g/L), enhanced arginine and branched-chain amino acid contents make it especially useful in stressed, catabolic patients. May be used post-operatively as an enteral alternative to TPN and may also benefit patients with gastrointestinal impairment. Vivonex Plus is a Medical Food - consumers should consult with their physician on the use of this product. Intended Use: Transitional feeding following TPN, bowel resection, irradiated bowel, malabsorption syndrome, select trauma/surgery, early postoperative feeding, Crohn's disease, GI enterocutaneous fistula, and pancreatic disorders.

2.8 oz Packets, 36/Case (6 inner cartons, 6 packets each)


Tags: Vivonex Plus, Elemental, Enteral, Enteral Nutrition, Post-Op, TPN, 071298

Features At-A-Glance:

kcal/mL: 1.0
Caloric Distribution (% of kcal)

Protein: 18%
Carbohydrate: 76%
Fat: 6%

Protein Source: free amino acids (30% from BCAA)
NPC:N Ratio: 115:1
n6:n3 Ratio: 7.0:1
Osmolality (mOsm/kg water): 650
Free Water: 83%
Meets 100% RDI for 24 key micronutrients: 1800 mL
Supplemental Glutamine: 10 g/L
Supplemental L-Arginine: 5 g/L
HCPCS Code B4160

Appropriate for these diets:
lactose-free*, gluten-free, low-residue, kosher

* Not for individuals with galactosemia

Ingredients

Maltodextrin (Corn), L-Glutamine, Food Starch Modified, L-Leucine, L-Arginine Acetate, Soybean Oil, L-Lysine Acetate, Magnesium Gluconate, L-Isoleucine, L-Valine, Calcium Glycerophosphate, L-Phenylalanine, L-Threonine, Potassium Citrate, L-Cysteine Hydrochloride Monohydrate, Citric Acid, L-Methionine, L-Tyrosine, L-Histidine Monohydrochloride Monohydrate, L-Aspartic Acid, L-Proline, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Phosphate Dibasic, L-Tryptophan, Potassium Chloride, Choline Bitartrate, L-Serine, L-Alanine, Glycine, Ascorbic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Polyglycerol Esters Of Fatty Acids, L-Carnitine, Taurine, Zinc Sulfate, Niacinamide, Ferrous Sulfate, Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate, D-Calcium Pantothenate, BHA/BHT (To Preserve Freshness), Alpha Tocopherol (To Preserve Freshness), Copper Gluconate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Manganese Sulfate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Riboflavin, Thiamine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Biotin, Chromium Chloride, Potassium Iodide, Sodium Molybdate, Sodium Selenite, Phytonadione (Vitamin K1), Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12), Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3).

Product information and values are subject to change. Ingredient and nutrition information current as of May 2009.