| Halal | Kosher | Vegetarian | Gluten Free |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
Ensure® Plus RTH
Ensure Plus RTH
- Product Description
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Ensure Plus RTH is a complete, nutrition with all essential nutrients and is ideal for tube feeding. It is calorie dense with 32 nutrients. Ensure Plus RTH has been scientifically formulated for those who have fluid restrictions or require volume limited feedings & those with increased calorie and protein needs. It is for the dietary management of patients with or at risk of developing disease related malnutrition. It is higher in calories (1.5kcal/ml) and protein (6.2g/100ml) as compared to Ensure (0.96kcal/ml and 4.41g/100ml).Ensure Plus RTH contains medium chain triglycerides (MCTs), an easily digested and absorbed source of fat that contributes readily available energy. It contains high quality protein. Has balanced macronutrient ratio supporting optimum utilization of protein.
It contains lactose and by nature is Gluten free
Features
Nutrients
Maltodextrin, sodium and calcium caseinates, sucrose, edible vegetable oil (high oleic sunflower oil, soy oil, and coconut oil), soy protein isolate, fructooligosaccharides, Minerals***, flavoring and Vitamins**.
| Nutrient | UNIT | per 100 ml |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (INT) | kcal | 150 |
| Protein | g | 6.27 |
| Fat | g | 4.91 |
| Saturated Fatty Acids | g | 1.69 |
| Monounsaturated Fatty Acids | g | 2.16 |
| Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids | g | 0.56 |
| Trans Fatty Acids | g | 0.03 |
| Cholesterol | mg | 1.3 |
| Carbohydrate | g | 20.36 |
| Sugar | g | 1.15 |
| Taurine | mg | 15 |
| Carnitine | mg | 12 |
| VITAMINS** | ||
| Vitamin A (Palmitate) | IU | 417 |
| Vitamin A (B-Carotene) | IU | 345 |
| Vitamin D3 | IU | 40 |
| Vitamin E | IU | 3.9 |
| Vitamin K1 | mcg | 8 |
| Vitamin C | mg | 13 |
| Folic Acid | mcg | 40 |
| Vitamin B1 | mg | 0.26 |
| Vitamin B2 | mg | 0.34 |
| Vitamin B6 | mg | 0.39 |
| Vitamin B12 | mcg | 0.4 |
| Niacin equivalent | mg NE | 2.9 |
| Pantothenic Acid | mg | 1.3 |
| Biotin | mcg | 7.2 |
| Choline | mg | 60 |
| MINERALS** | ||
| Sodium | mg | 140 |
| Potassium | mg | 165 |
| Chloride | mg | 145 |
| Calcium | mg | 100 |
| Phosphorus | mg | 100 |
| Magnesium | mg | 31 |
| Iron 2.2 | mg | 2.2 |
| Zinc 1.9 | mg | 1.9 |
| Manganese | mg | 0.5 |
| Copper | mcg | 250 |
| Iodine | mcg | 15 |
| Selenium | mcg | 7 |
| Chromium | mcg | 10 |
| Molybdenum | mcg | 15 |
Preparation
Shake well. Ensure Plus RTH is ready to use.
Oral feeding: As total or supplemental nutrition. Once opened, cover and place in a refrigerator. Discard if not used within 24 hours.
Tube feeding: Connect feeding set immediately prior to use. During tube feeding, the flow rate and volume are dependent on patients condition and tolerance. Additional fluid requirements can be met by giving water. Discard product within 24 hours of attaching feeding set.
Product Details
| Ensure Plus RTH | |
|---|---|
| SKU | 500 ml Liquid |
Storage Instructions
Store unopened in a cool, dry place. Recommended to store up to 30 degree celsius. Avoid prolonged exposure to light.
Clinical Studies & Whitepaper
*Recent guidelines (ASPEN, NHS & IPG) recommend closed system liquid nutrition in critically ill patients1-3
*Reduces risk of infections by 98%4
*May provide greater volume of patients nutrient needs5
*Has significantly shorter preparation time4,5
References
1. ASPEN. Enteral Nutrition Care Pathway For Critically Ill Adult Patients. Available at:https://www.nutritioncare.org/Guidelines_and_Clinical_Resources/EN_Pathway/Enteral_Nutrition_Care_Pathway_for_Critically-Ill_Adult_Patients/. Accessed on 30 Nov 2021. 2. NHS. Guideline for the Care and Management of Enteral Feeding in Adults. Available at: https://www.rdehospital.nhs.uk/docs/trust/foi/foi_responses/2015/december/Enteral_feeding_guideline~version_Jan_201411.pdf. Accessed on 30 Nov 2021. 3. Mehta Y, et al. Indian J Crit Care Med. 2018;22(4):263–273 4. Wagner DR, Elmore MF, Knoll DM. Evaluation of "closed" vs "open" systems for the delivery of peptide-based enteral diets. JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr. 1994;18(5):453-457 5. Parrish CR. Transition to Ready to Hang Enteral Feeding System: One Institution’s Experience. PRACTICAL GASTROENTEROLOGY 2015
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