Product Overview
The Tube Feeding Formula Peptamen® Intense VHP Unflavored Liquid 250 mL Carton is part of ARG Medical's medical supply catalog, manufactured by NESTLE HEALTHCAR.
ARG Medical is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) supplying hospitals, VA facilities, and government agencies. Bulk and government pricing available.
Features
- Peptide-based nutritionally complete very high protein formula (37%) with peptides from 100% whey protein, 50% of fat from MCT with added EPA and DHA and lower carbohydrate content; designed to support improved formula tolerance and successful enteral feeding in patients with impaired GI function and/or high protein requirements
- Carbohydrate level to help support the nutritional management of blood glucose
- Unique protein to calorie ratio specifically designed to help meet the protein requirements of the critically ill with obesity, recommended in the Critical Care Guidelines
- Enzymatically hydrolyzed, 100% whey protein may facilitate gastric emptying
- 4 g/L PREBIO® soluble fiber blend helps promote the growth of beneficial bacteria to help support digestive health
- Nutritional applications: Acutely ill obese (BMI >30), impaired GI function (pancreatitis, malabsorption, malnutrition), elevated protein requirements, mechanically ventilated critically ill patients, IV sedated patients, blood glucose management, critical illness with GI impairment, (sepsis, inflammatory conditions), early enteral feeding
- Suitable for the following diets: Lactose intolerance, gluten-free, kosher
- Use under medical supervision
- Note: See individual product labels for ingredients, allergen statements, and indications for use
Specifications
| Administration Method | Tube |
| Application | Tube Feeding Formula |
| Calories per Serving | 250 Calories |
| Calories per Serving Range | 201 to 300 Calories |
| Container Type | Carton |
| Container Type Range | Cartons Pouches |
| Dietary Restrictions | Galactosemia / Cow's Milk Allergy |
| Flavor | Unflavored |
| Flavor Range | Unflavored |
| HCPCS | B4153 |
| Ingredients | WATER, ENZYMATICALLY HYDROLYZED WHEY PROTEIN (MILK), MALTODEXTRIN, AND LESS THAN 2% OF MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES, CORNSTARCH, REFINED FISH OIL (ANCHOVY, SARDINE), VITAMINS AND MINERALS™, FRUCTOOLIGOSACCHARIDES, SOY LECITHIN, SOYBEAN OIL, INULIN (FROM CHICORY), GUAR GUM, TAURINE, L-CARNITINE, VITAMINS AND MINERALS: MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, CHOLINE CHLORIDE, SODIUM ASCORBATE, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM CITRATE, FERROUS SULFATE, ZINC SULFATE, DL-ALPHA TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, NIACINAMIDE, MANGANESE SULFATE, CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, COPPER SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, RIBOFLAVIN, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, BETA-CAROTENE, FOLIC ACID, POTASSIUM IODIDE, CHROMIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM SELENATE, SODIUM MOLYBDATE, VITAMIN K1, BIOTIN, VITAMIN D3, VITAMIN B12 |
| Nutrient Type | High Protein |
| Preparation | Liquid |
| Product Dating | McKesson Acceptable Dating: we will ship >= 90 days |
| Serving Size | 250 mL Serving Size |
| User | Adult |
| User Group | Adult |
| Volume | 250 mL |
Supplied by the case (CS).
