Abbott Nepro Therapeutic Nutrition Features
- For oral or tube feeding
- Has the great tasting formula
- For supplemental or sole-source nutrition
- Enhances the digesting process
- Has Carbsteady, a carbohydrate blend designed to help manage blood sugar response
- Protein shake for dialysis patients with low phosphorus and potassium
- Excellent source of high-quality protein (19 g /8 fl oz) to help meet nutritional needs and replace protein lost during dialysis
What to buy with Nepro Nutrition
How to take Abbott Nepro Protein Shake for Dialysis Patients?
Using Abbott Nepro Nutrition 8 fl oz recloseable carton
- Store unopened at room temperature; avoid extreme temperatures.
- Shake well prior to opening.
- Once opened, reclose, refrigerate and use within 48 hours.
- If not consumed directly from the container, cover, refrigerate, and use within 24 hours.
Oral Feeding
- It may be used for supplemental or sole-source nutrition.
- May be fed at room temperature or chilled.
Tube Feeding
- Follow the physician's instructions.
- Adjust flow rate and volume according to the patient's condition and tolerance.
- Feed at room temperature using a feeding pump or syringe.
- Additional fluid requirements should be met by giving water between or after feeding or flushing the tube.
- Avoid contamination during preparation and use.
Using Abbott Nepro Shake Ready-To-Hang Container
All liquid medical foods, regardless of the type of administration system, require careful handling because they can support microbial growth. Follow these instructions for clean technique and proper setup to reduce the potential for microbial contamination.
NOTE: Failure to follow the Instructions for Use increases the potential for microbial contamination and reduces hangtime.
- Administer product at room temperature.
- Thoroughly wash hands with soap and water before handling the container or feeding set.
- Turn the container upside down and shake vigorously, using a twisting motion for at least 10 seconds.
- Do not touch any part of the container or feeding set that comes into contact with the formula.
- When initiating feeding, follow the physician's instructions. Adjust flow rate and volume according to the patient's condition and tolerance.
- Additional fluid requirements should be met by giving water between or after feeding or flushing the tube.
For Use with Enteral Feeding Pumps
- Remove the dust cover from RTH Safety Screw Cap.
- Remove the dust cover from the feeding set connector.
- Insert the feeding set connector into the RTH Safety Screw Cap port and pierce the foil.
- Turn the connector collar clockwise until it is securely fastened.
- Close the clamp on set before inverting the container.
- Invert the container and suspend, using the hanging ring on the bottom of the container.
- Follow directions for use provided by the manufacturer of feeding sets.
- Unless the set manufacturer specifies a shorter hang time, hang the product for up to 48 hours after the initial connection when the clean technique and only one new set are used. Otherwise, hang for no more than 24 hours.
Nepro with Carb Steady Drink Ingredients
- Water
- Corn Syrup Solids
- Caseinates (Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium)
- High Oleic Safflower Oil
- Canola Oil
- Sugar
- Milk Protein Isolate
- Less than 2% of: Soluble Corn Fiber
- Glycerin
- Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides
- Soy Lecithin
- Natural & Artificial Flavor
- Calcium Citrate
- Sodium Citrate
- Potassium Citrate
- Choline Chloride
- Salt
- Cellulose Gel
- Ascorbic Acid
- L-Carnitine
- Taurine
- Potassium Chloride
- Cellulose Gum
- Niacinamide
- Ferrous Sulfate
- Zinc Sulfate
- d-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate
- Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
- Calcium Pantothenate
- Manganese Sulfate
- Copper Sulfate
- Thiamine Hydrochloride
- Riboflavin
- Vitamin A Palmitate
- Folic Acid
- Potassium Iodide
- Chromium Chloride
- Sodium Selenate
- Sodium Molybdate
- Biotin
- Phylloquinone
- Vitamin D3
- Vitamin B12
Allergens: Contains milk and soy ingredients.
Nepro Nutritional Information
Nutrients |
Mixed Berry 8fl oz (237ml) |
Butter Pecan 8fl oz (237ml) |
Homemade Vanilla 8fl oz (237ml) |
1 Liter (1000ml) |
Characteristics
|
Nutrient Density (Cal/mL) |
1.8 |
1.8 |
1.8 |
1.8 |
Energy (Cal) |
53.1 |
53.1 |
53.1 |
53.1 |
Protein (% Cal) |
18.0 |
18.0 |
18.0 |
18.0 |
Carbohydrate (% Cal) |
34.0 |
34.0 |
34.0 |
34.0 |
Fat (% Cal) |
48.0 |
48.0 |
48.0 |
48.0 |
Cal to Meet 100% RDIs |
1700 |
1700 |
1700 |
1700 |
mL to Meet 100% RDIs: |
944 |
944 |
944 |
944 |
Total Cal:g Nitrogen |
139:1 |
139:1 |
139:1 |
139:1 |
Nonprotein Cal: (g) Nitrogen |
121:1 |
121:1 |
121:1 |
121:1 |
Osmolality (mOsm/k) H2O: |
745 |
745 |
745 |
745 |
Viscosity |
Nectar-Like (Room Temperature and Chilled) |
Nectar-Like (Room Temperature and Chilled) |
Nectar-Like (Room Temperature and Chilled) |
Nectar-Like (Room Temperature and Chilled) |
Minimum Tube Size for Gravity/Pump Feeding (Fr) |
Not Recommended/8 |
Not Recommended/8 |
Not Recommended/8 |
Not Recommended/8 |
Nutrient Data
|
Protein (g) |
19.1 |
19.1 |
19.1 |
81 |
Fat (g) |
22.7 |
22.7 |
22.7 |
96 |
Saturated Fat (g) |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
8.4 |
Trans Fat (g) |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0 |
Polyunsaturated Fat (g) |
4.1 |
4.1 |
4.1 |
17.3 |
Monounsaturated Fat (g) |
16 |
16 |
16 |
67.5 |
Cholesterol (mg) |
6.5 |
6.5 |
6.5 |
27.4 |
Carbohydrate (g) |
37.9 |
37.9 |
37.9 |
161 |
Dietary Fiber (g) |
3.0 |
3.0 |
3.0 |
12.6 |
Sugars (g) |
8.4 |
8.4 |
8.4 |
36 |
Glycerine (g) |
2.6 |
2.6 |
2.6 |
11 |
L-Carnitine (mg) |
63 |
63 |
63 |
265 |
Taurine (mg) |
38 |
38 |
38 |
160 |
Water (g) |
172 |
172 |
172 |
727 |
Energy (Cal) |
425 |
425 |
425 |
1800 |
Abbott Nepro Nutrition Drink Reviews
{{x.ShortDescription}} ...
Share