OSMOLITE®
Availability
- Ready To Drink : 237ml in a can
- Flavour : No flavour added
OSMOLITE®
Usage
OSMOLITE 1 Cal is a low residue, high-nitrogen formula for tube-feeding patients with elevated nitrogen requirements.
- For supplemental or sole-source nutrition.
- For oral or tube feeding.
Features
- Complete and balanced nutrition for long-term tube feeding.
- High protein (16.7% of kcal). Protein is needed for lean body tissue maintenance and repair.
- Low-residue, isotonic formula for those intolerant to hyperosmolar feedings.
- Fat blend contains high-oleic safflower oil, canola oil, lecithin, and MCT oil. People who absorb lipids improperly may benefit from consuming a formula that contains MCT oil as part of the fat source.
- Mild taste makes it suitable for oral use by patients with altered taste perception.
Nutrient Facts
| Nutrient density (Cal/ml) | 1.06 | Halal | Yes |
| Protein (% Cal) | 16.7 | Gluten-free | Yes |
| Carbohydrate (% Cal) | 54.3 | Lactose-free | Yes |
| Fat (% Cal) | 29.0 | Low residue | Yes |
| Total Cal/g nitrogen | 150:1 | Renal sol. load (mOsm/l) | 374 |
| Nonprotein Cal/g nitrogen | 125:1 | Osmolality (mOsm/kg H20) | 300 |
| Water (ml per can) | 199 | Min. tube size for gravity
pump feeding (Fr) | 8/5 |
