Abbott Nepro with Carb Steady Therapeutic Nutrition for People on Dialysis

Abbott Nepro with Carb Steady Therapeutic Nutrition for People on Dialysis is specifically designed to help meet the nutritional needs of patients on dialysis (Stage five chronic kidney disease). It is meant for oral or tube feeding and for supplemental or sole-source nutrition. It has unique Carb Steady carbohydrate blend which is designed to help manage blood glucose response.

Nepro with Carb Steady Highlights

• High in calories—1.8 Cal/mL
• A good source of fiber, including prebiotics
• Kosher
• Halal (Mixed Berry & Butter Pecan only)
• Gluten-free
• Suitable for lactose intolerance

Abbott Nepro Therapeutic Nutrition Features

• For tube or oral feeding
• For supplemental or sole-source nutrition
• Has Carbsteady, a carbohydrate blend designed to help manage blood sugar response
• Designed for people on dialysis 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

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How to use Abbott Nepro Carb Steady Nutrition?

Abbott Nepro 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

• May be used for supplemental or sole source nutrition.
• May be fed at room temperature or chilled.

Tube Feeding

• Follow physician's instructions.
• Adjust flow rate and volume according to 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 feedings or when flushing the tube.
• Avoid contamination during preparation and use.

Abbott Nepro Ready-To-Hang Container

All liquid medical foods, regardless of 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 container or feeding set.
• Turn 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 physician's instructions. Adjust flow rate and volume according to patient's condition and tolerance.
• Additional fluid requirements should be met by giving water between or after feedings or when flushing the tube.

For Use with Enteral Feeding Pumps

• Remove dust cover from RTH Safety Screw Cap.
• Remove dust cover from feeding set connector.
• Insert feeding set connector into port of RTH Safety Screw Cap and completely pierce foil.
• Turn connector collar clockwise until it is securely fastened.
• Close clamp on set before inverting container.
• Invert container and suspend, using hanging ring on bottom of container.
• Follow directions for use provided by manufacturer of feeding sets.
• Unless a shorter hang time is specified by the set manufacturer, hang product for up to 48 hours after initial connection when clean technique and only one new set are used. Otherwise hang for no more than 24 hours.

Ingredients

• Liquid Homemade Vanilla: 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, and Vitamin B12.

Allergens: Contains milk and soy ingredients.