Nestle Glutasolve Glutamine-Intensive Medical Powdered Food

Features

• Nestle Glutasolve Glutamine-Intensive Medical Powdered Food is appropriate for lactose-free, gluten-free, kosher and cholesterol-free diets
• Primary fuel source for cells of the GI mucosa and cells of the immune system such as lymphocytes
• Osmolality (mOsm/kg water): 310 when mixed with 120ml water
• kcal/mL: 0.65 when mixed with 120ml water
• Caloric distribution (% of kcal)
  - Protein (l-Glutamine): 68%
  - Carbohydrate: 32%
  - Fat: 0%
• Note:
  - Appropriate for use in individuals greater than 3 years old.
  - This product is not intended as a sole source of nutrition.

More Information

• Ingredients:
  - L-Glutamine, Maltodextrin
  - Made in the same plant with soy, milk, egg, and wheat products
• Using GLUTASOLVE:
  Oral Administration:
  - Mix one packet GLUTASOLVE into 4fl oz of a favorite hot or cold beverage, or with soft foods like yogurt, applesauce or pudding. Stir well and consume immediately after mixing
  Peripheral Neuropathy Protocol:
  - Consume GLUTASOLVE solution for 4 days starting 24 hours after receiving platinum compounds and.or taxane-based chemotherapy. Mix 2 packets of GLUTASOLVE powder (30 g L-glutamine) into 9fl oz (270ml) if water and refrigerate. Mix vigorously before consuming (powder will settle during refrigeration). Consume approximately 3fl oz (90mL) 3 times per day.
  Tube Feeding Administration:
  - Mix one packet of GLUTASOLVE with 2-4fl oz (60ml to 120ml) warm water. Infuse immediately via syringe into enteral feeding tube. Minimum tube size recommended is 8 Fr. Adding GLUTASOLVE directly to enteral formula is not recommended. Flush tube with 15ml to 30ml water before and after administration via enteral feeding tube
• For the Nutritional Management of:
  - Lactose Intolerance
  - Limited Gut Function
  - Metabolic Stress States
  - Radiation Therapy
  - Bowel Resection
  - Crohn;s Disease
  - Diarrhea
  - Gastrointestinal Impairment
  - Gastrointestinal Fistula
  - Gluten Intolerance/Celiac Disease
  - Impaired Digestion and Absorption
  - Burns
  - Critical Illness
  - Radiation Enteritis
  - IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease)
• Nutritional Support For:
  Malabsorption and GI disorders associated with:
  - GI Surgery
  - Chemotherapy and radiation
  - Inflammatory bowel disease
  - HIV/AIDS on HAART (Higly Active Antiretroviral Therapy)
  - Infectious Enteritis
  - Impaired immune function
  Metabolic stress states:
  - Severe burn injuries
  - Trama
  - Post-op recovery
• Caution:
  - Not for parenteral use
  - This product is a medical food for use as directed by a medical professional
  - It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease
  - Not for individuals with galactosemia