Nestle Healthcare Nutrition Tube Feeding Formula Peptamen® Intense VHP 250 mL Tetra Prisma® Ready to Use Adult

Tube Feeding Formula Peptamen® Intense VHP 250 mL Tetra Prisma® Ready to Use Adult

Peptamen Intense VHP tube feeding formula is a ready-to-use adult enteral nutrition formula in a 250 mL Tetra Prisma carton. It may fit critical care settings that need a high protein-to-calorie formula for acutely ill obese adults, mechanically ventilated patients, or patients with malnutrition, malabsorption, pancreatitis, sepsis, or GI impairment. This unflavored formula is also noted as suitable for lactose intolerance, gluten-free, and low-residue diets.

Good Fit For

• Critical care enteral nutrition protocols
• Acutely ill obese adults with BMI greater than 30
• Mechanically ventilated or IV sedated adult patients
• Early enteral feeding when GI impairment or malabsorption is a concern

Key Features

• High protein-to-calorie ratio intended to help meet protein requirements in critically ill adults with obesity
• 37% of calories from protein to help support maintenance of lean body mass
• Ready-to-use format helps simplify enteral feeding workflow
• 4 g/L PREBIO soluble fiber blend to help support digestive health
• Carbohydrate level intended to help support the nutritional management of blood glucose
• Suitable for lactose intolerance, gluten-free, and low-residue diet needs

Applications and Usage

• Providing tube feeding nutrition for critically ill adult patients with obesity
• Supporting enteral nutrition in mechanically ventilated patients
• Use in nutrition plans for pancreatitis, sepsis, or inflammatory conditions
• Feeding adults with malnutrition or malabsorption
• Early enteral feeding in patients with GI impairment

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: CS.
• For adult use.
• Not for individuals with galactosemia.
• This formula is unflavored.
• Review diet fit when lactose intolerance, gluten-free, or low-residue requirements are part of the care plan.

FAQ

• Who is this tube feeding formula intended for? This formula is intended for adults. The product details point to use in critically ill patients, including acutely ill obese adults, mechanically ventilated patients, IV sedated patients, and those with GI impairment, malnutrition, or malabsorption.
• Is this formula ready to use? Yes. This is a ready-to-use tube feeding formula, which can help streamline preparation in care settings.
• What size container does this formula come in? Each container holds 250 mL and uses a Tetra Prisma carton.
• Is this formula suitable for any specific diet needs? Yes. The product details note that it is suitable for lactose intolerance, gluten-free, and low-residue diets.
• Are there any important restrictions to know before choosing this formula? Yes. This formula is not for individuals with galactosemia.

From Peptamen Intense VHP by Nestle Healthcare Nutrition.