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PEPTAMEN® Intense VHP

PEPTAMEN® Intense VHP

Peptide-based nutritionally complete very high protein formula (37%) with peptides from 100% whey protein, 50% of fat from MCT with added EPA and DHA and lower carbohydrate content; designed to support improved formula tolerance and successful enteral feeding in patients with impaired GI function and/or high protein requirements.

USE UNDER MEDICAL SUPERVISION

  • The evidence-based, well-tolerated, very high protein, GI formula
  • Highest percentage of calories from protein (37%) of any complete tube-feeding formula to help support maintenance of lean body mass¹
  • 50% of fat from MCT and contains omega 3 fatty acids from fish oil to support modulation of proinflammatory mediators in the critically ill²
  • Carbohydrate level to help support the nutritional management of blood glucose
  • Unique protein to calorie ratio specifically designed to help meet the protein requirements of the critically ill with obesity, recommended in the Critical Care Guidelines³*
  • Enzymatically hydrolyzed, 100% whey protein may facilitate gastric emptying
  • 4 g/L PREBIO¹™ soluble fiber blend helps promote the growth of beneficial bacteria to help support digestive health
Letter of Medical Necessity

Peptamen® Intense VHP Unflavored
kcal/mL 1.0
Caloric Distribution Protein (% of kcal)
 		Protein 37%
Carbohydrate 30%
Fat 33%
L-Arginine (g)
L-Glutamine (g)
Sodium (mEq) 7
Calcium (mEq) 9
Potassium (mEq) 10
Chloride (mEq) 8
NPC:N Ratio 42:1
MCT:LCT Ratio 50:50
n6:n3 Ratio 1.6:1
Free Water (%) 84
Dietary Nucleotides (g)
EPA + DHA (g) 0.5
Source of Oil
Osmolality (mOsm/kg water) 345
Density (g/mL)
Renal Solute Load (mOsm/L)
mL to Meet 100% DRI
ARA (mg)
  • Acutely ill obese (BMI >30)
  • Impaired GI Function (Pancreatitis, Malabsorption, Malnutrition)
  • Elevated protein requirements
  • Mechanically ventilated critically ill patients
  • IV sedated patients
  • Blood glucose management
  • Critical illness with GI impairment (Sepsis, Inflammatory conditions)
  • Early enteral feeding

Important Notes:

NOT FOR PARENTERAL USE
This product is intended for use under medical supervision.

  • Lactose intolerance*
  • Gluten-free
  • Kosher

Important Notes:

*Not for individuals with galactosemia Not appropriate for individuals with cow’s milk protein allergy.

  • Enzymatically Hydrolyzed Whey Protein (Milk)
  • Medium Chain Triglycerides
  • Refined Fish Oil (Anchovy, Sardine)
  • High Linoleic Safflower Oil
  • Soybean Oil
  • Maltodextrin
  • Cornstarch
  • Fructooligosaccharides
  • Inulin
WATER, ENZYMATICALLY HYDROLYZED WHEY PROTEIN (MILK), MALTODEXTRIN, AND LESS THAN 2% OF MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES, CORNSTARCH, REFINED FISH OIL (ANCHOVY, SARDINE), VITAMINS AND MINERALS‡, FRUCTOOLIGOSACCHARIDES, HIGH LINOLEIC SAFFLOWER OIL, SOY LECITHIN, SOYBEAN OIL, INULIN (FROM CHICORY), GUAR GUM

‡VITAMINS AND MINERALS: MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, CHOLINE CHLORIDE, SODIUM ASCORBATE, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, TAURINE, L-CARNITINE, SODIUM CITRATE, FERROUS SULFATE, ZINC SULFATE, DL-ALPHA TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, NIACINAMIDE, MANGANESE SULFATE, CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, COPPER SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, RIBOFLAVIN, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, BETA-CAROTENE, FOLIC ACID, POTASSIUM IODIDE, CHROMIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM SELENATE, SODIUM MOLYBDATE, VITAMIN K1, BIOTIN, VITAMIN D3, VITAMIN B12

By Nature:
Milk, Soy

DRI Coverage

Meets or exceeds 100% DRI for 23 key vitamins and minerals: Adult (+14 years old), 1500 mL

PEPTAMEN® INTENSE VHP Unflavored 24 x 250 mL PEPTAMEN® INTENSE VHP Unflavored 6 x 1000 mL
HCPCS Code B4153 B4153
NDC-Format Number 43900-0730-49 43900-0723-95
Case UPC 00043900432717 00043900493220
Each UPC 00043900730493 00043900723952
Product Code 4390043271 4390049322

Protein Source

  • Enzymatically Hydrolyzed Whey Protein (Milk)

Fat Source

  • Medium Chain Triglycerides
  • Refined Fish Oil (Anchovy, Sardine)
  • High Linoleic Safflower Oil
  • Soybean Oil

Carbohydrate Source

  • Maltodextrin
  • Cornstarch

Fiber Source

  • Fructooligosaccharides
  • Inulin
  • Acutely ill obese (BMI >30)
  • Impaired GI Function (Pancreatitis, Malabsorption, Malnutrition)
  • Elevated protein requirements
  • Mechanically ventilated critically ill patients
  • IV sedated patients
  • Blood glucose management
  • Critical illness with GI impairment (Sepsis, Inflammatory conditions)
  • Early enteral feeding

Important Notes:

NOT FOR PARENTERAL USE This product is intended for use under medical supervision.

  • Lactose intolerance*
  • Gluten-free
  • Kosher

Important Notes:

*Not for individuals with galactosemia Not appropriate for individuals with cow’s milk protein allergy.

WATER, ENZYMATICALLY HYDROLYZED WHEY PROTEIN (MILK), MALTODEXTRIN, AND LESS THAN 2% OF MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES, CORNSTARCH, REFINED FISH OIL (ANCHOVY, SARDINE), VITAMINS AND MINERALS‡, FRUCTOOLIGOSACCHARIDES, HIGH LINOLEIC SAFFLOWER OIL, SOY LECITHIN, SOYBEAN OIL, INULIN (FROM CHICORY), GUAR GUM

‡VITAMINS AND MINERALS: MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, CHOLINE CHLORIDE, SODIUM ASCORBATE, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, TAURINE, L-CARNITINE, SODIUM CITRATE, FERROUS SULFATE, ZINC SULFATE, DL-ALPHA TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, NIACINAMIDE, MANGANESE SULFATE, CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, COPPER SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, RIBOFLAVIN, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, BETA-CAROTENE, FOLIC ACID, POTASSIUM IODIDE, CHROMIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM SELENATE, SODIUM MOLYBDATE, VITAMIN K1, BIOTIN, VITAMIN D3, VITAMIN B12

By Nature: Milk, Soy

Meets or exceeds 100% DRI for 23 key vitamins and minerals: Adult (+14 years old), 1500 mL

PEPTAMEN® INTENSE VHP Unflavored 24 x 250 mL PEPTAMEN® INTENSE VHP Unflavored 6 x 1000 mL
HCPCS Code B4153
NDC-Format Number 43900-0730-49
Case UPC 00043900432717
Each UPC 00043900730493
Product Code 4390043271
HCPCS Code B4153
NDC-Format Number 43900-0723-95
Case UPC 00043900493220
Each UPC 00043900723952
Product Code 4390049322

Notes & Disclaimers for Key Benefits (Healthcare Professionals)

  • 1. Ha E, et al. J Nutr Biochem. 2003;14:251-258.
  • 2. Calder P. PLEFA. 2006;75:197-202.
  • 3. McClave et al. JPEN. 2016;40(2):159-211.
  • *This statement does not constitute an endorsement of PEPTAMEN® INTENSE VHP formula or any other Nestlé HealthCare Nutrition product by SCCM or A.S.P.E.N.