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Enteral Nutrition (Medical Foods)

A medical food, as defined in section 5(b)(3) of the Orphan Drug Act (21 U.S.C. 360ee(b)(3)), is "a food which is formulated to be consumed or administered enterally under the supervision of a physician and which is intended for the specific dietary management of a disease or condition for which distinctive nutritional requirements, based on recognized scientific principles, are established by medical evaluation." Medical foods are liquid feeding formulas that deliver medical nutrition therapy through nasogastric intubation or other tubal delivery methods (gastrostomy or jejunostomy). They are designed to correct nutritional deficiencies, meet the metabolic needs of individuals who have wounds or are at risk for skin breakdown, or promote weight gain after weight loss. Medical nutritional therapy is important for wound healing and provides the foundation for generating new tissue. Consult a registered dietitian (RD) to complete a nutritional assessment to obtain specific recommendations.

Enteral nutrition, or tube feeding, is a method of delivering nutritional support therapy through nasogastric intubation or other tubal delivery methods (gastrostomy or jejunostomy). Enteral nutrition products in wound care are specifically formulated to deliver individuals essential nutritive and caloric values to support wound healing and nutritional status.

• Provides nutritional support necessary to facilitate wound healing
• May have a higher concentration of calories/ml for fluid-restricted patients
• Designed to promote absorption and patient tolerance

Enteral nutrition products are indicated for metabolically stressed patients with wounds.

Enteral nutrition products are contraindicated for patients with a known sensitivity or allergy to any of the products’ ingredients.

Not for patients with galactosemia (a genetic disorder affecting the ability to properly metabolize galactose).

Products

Active Critical Care Liquid Protein Nutritional Supplement

Active Critical Care Liquid Protein Nutritional Supplement is a medical food that provides a concentrated source of protein for people with increased protein needs.

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Active Liquid Protein Nutritional Supplement

Active Liquid Protein Nutritional Supplement is a medical food that provides a concentrated source of protein for people with increased protein needs.

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FiberHeal™ Liquid Fiber

FiberHeal™ concentrated liquid fiber is a medical food for the dietary management of bowel irregularity, constipation, and low fiber intake. Two fluid ounces provides 100% of the RDA for fiber.

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IMPACT® Peptide 1.5

IMPACT® Peptide 1.5 is formulated with a blend of immunonutrients including arginine, omega-3 fatty acids and nucleotides for nutritional support of patients with blunt and penetrating trauma, burn injuries, wounds, stage III-IV pressure ulcers, and other medical conditions. Use under medical supervision.

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Jevity® 1.0 Cal

Jevity® 1.0 Cal is fiber-fortified therapeutic nutrition that provides complete, balanced nutrition for long- or short-term tube feeding.

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Pivot® 1.5 Cal

Pivot® 1.5 Cal is a peptide-based enteral formula that is very-high-protein and calorically dense. Designed for metabolically stressed surgical, trauma, burn, and head and neck cancer patients who could benefit from an immune modulating enteral formula. Use under medical supervision.

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Pro-Stat®

Pro-Stat® is a ready-to-drink concentrated liquid protein medical food providing 15g of enzyme-hydrolyzed protein and 100 calories per 1fl oz.

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Pro-Stat® AWC (Advanced Wound Care)

Pro-Stat® AWC (Advanced Wound Care) is a ready-to-drink concentrated liquid protein medical food providing 17g of enzyme-hydrolyzed protein and 100 calories per 1fl oz, with added arginine, citrulline, cystine, vitamin C, and zinc.

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Pro-Stat® MAX

Pro-Stat® MAX is a hydrolyzed whey-based liquid protein medical food providing 11g of 100% PDCAAS protein and 80 calories in 1fl oz.

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ProHeal™ Critical Care Advanced Wound Recovery Formula Liquid Protein

ProHeal™ Critical Care Advanced Wound Recovery Formula Liquid Protein is a concentrated blend of hydrolyzed collagen and whey protein plus vitamin C, L-arginine, zinc, and copper. It is a medical food developed for the dietary management of wounds.

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