Therapeutic nutrition for people With COPD
PULMOCARE is designed for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cystic fibrosis, or respiratory failure who may benefit from a high-calorie, modified carbohydrate and fat enteral formula that may help reduce diet-induced carbon dioxide production. For tube or oral feeding. For supplemental or sole-source nutrition. Use under medical supervision.
FEATURES
- Provides complete and balanced nutrition.
- Meets or exceeds 100% of the 1995 RDIs for 24 essential vitamins and minerals in 1420 Cal (947 mL).
- 20% of fat as MCTs to enhance fat absorption.
- Elevated antioxidants vitamins C & E, and beta-carotene.
- Kosher.
- Halal.
- Gluten-free.
- Suitable for lactose intolerance.
PRECAUTIONS
- Not for IV use.
- Not for people with galactosemia.
PREPARATION
Instructions for Use:
8 fl oz recloseable container
- Store unopened at room temperature; avoid extreme temperatures.
- Shake well prior to opening.
- Once opened, reclose or cover, refrigerate and use within 48 hours.
Oral Feeding:
- May be used for total or supplemental 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.
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.
Unflavored Ready to Hang
- Pulmocare / 1000 mL (1.1 QT) Ready-To-Hang Prefilled Container / 8 ct
Serving size: 1 L (33.8 fl oz)
INGREDIENTS
Unflavored Ready to Hang
- Pulmocare / 1000 mL (1.1 QT) Ready-To-Hang Prefilled Container / 8 ct
- Water, Sodium & Calcium Caseinates, Canola Oil, Sugar, Corn Maltodextrin, Medium-Chain Triglycerides, Corn Oil, High Oleic Safflower Oil, Magnesium Chloride, Calcium Phosphate, Soy Lecithin, Natural & Artificial Flavors, Sodium Citrate, Potassium Citrate, Potassium Phosphate, Sodium Hydroxide, Ascorbic Acid, Choline Chloride, Carrageenan, Potassium Hydroxide, Taurine, L-Carnitine, Salt, Zinc Sulfate, d-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacinamide, Calcium Pantothenate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Thiamine Hydrochloride, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Beta-Carotene, Vitamin A Palmitate, Folic Acid, Biotin, Chromium Chloride, Sodium Molybdate, Potassium Iodide, Sodium Selenate, Phylloquinone, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin D3.
- Contains milk and soy ingredients.