Description
- This elemental formula contains 100% free amino acids and a low fat content for those with severe gastrointestinal disorders
- 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
- Suitable for these diets: lactose-free, gluten-free, kosher
- Provides nutritional support for individuals with severely impaired GI function: transitional feeding, extensive bowel resection, severe protein, fat malabsorption, malabsorption syndrome, select trauma/surgery, early post-operative feeding, intestinal failure, pancreatitis, chylothorax, trophic feeding, TPN alternative, or dual feeding with TPN
- Note: See individual product labels for ingredients, allergen statements, and indications for use
- Product appropriate for use in individuals greater than 3 years old
- This product is intended for use under medical supervision
Product Specs
| Item Number | 746869 |
|---|---|
| Catalog Number | 10043900712984 |
| UOM | CS |
| Level 1 Family Description | Nutrition and Feeding Supplies |
| Level 2 Category Description | Food Supplements |
| Level 3 Group Description | Enteral Tube Feeding |
| Level 4 Sub-Category Description | Elemental and Semi-Elemental |
| Administration Method | Oral / Tube |
| Alternate Manufacturer Number | 12172651 |
| Application | Oral Supplement |
| Brand | Vivonex Plus |
| Buy American Act (BAA) Compliant | No |
| Calories per Serving | 300 Calories |
| Calories per Serving Range | 201 to 300 Calories |
| Container Type | Individual Packet |
| Container Type Range | Individual Package |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Flavor | Unflavored |
| Flavor Range | Unflavored |
| HCPCS | B4153 |
| Ingredients | Maltodextrin, L-Glutamine, Modified Corn Starch, Soybean Oil, L-Leucine, L-Arginine Acetate, and Less than 2% of Magnesium Gluconate, L-Lysine Acetate, L-Isoleucine, L-Valine, Calcium Glycerophosphate, L-Phenylalanine, Sodium Citrate, L-Threonine, Potassium Citrate, L-Cysteine Hydrochloride, Citric Acid, L-Methionine, L-Tyrosine, L-Histidine Hydrochloride, L-Aspartic Acid, L-Proline, L-Tryptophan, Sodium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Choline Bitartrate, L-Serine, L-Alanine, L-Glycine, Potassium Sorbate, and BHA, and BHT, and D-Alpha-Tocopherol (to Preserve Freshness), Ascorbic Acid, Taurine, L-Carnitine, Zinc Sulfate, Niacinamide, Ferrous Sulfate, DL-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate, Calcium Pantothenate, Copper Gluconate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Manganese Sulfate, Thiamine Hydrochloride, Vitamin A Palmitate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid, Biotin, Chromium Chloride, Potassium Iodide, Sodium Molybdate, Sodium Selenite, Vitamin K1, Vitamin D3, Vitamin B12. |
| Manufacturer | Nestle Healthcare Nutrition |
| Manufacturer # | 10043900712984 |
| McKesson # | 746869 |
| Nutrient Type | Amino Acid |
| Preparation | Powder |
| Trade Agreement Act (TAA) Compliant | Yes |
| UNSPSC Code | 42231803 |
| User | Ages 3 Years and Up |
| User Group | Pediatric to Adult |
| Volume | 2.8 oz. |