VIVONEX® Plus
VIVONEX® Plus
Elemental Powder. This elemental formula contains 100% free amino acids and a low fat content for those with severe gastrointestinal disorders.
- 100% free amino acid formula for severely compromised GI tracts
- Only 6% of kcal from fat for improved tolerance and reduced pancreatic stimulation†
- Glutamine, arginine, and branched-chain amino acid (BCAA) content make it useful in stressed, catabolic patients
- Requires minimal digestive functionality for assimilation while providing benefits associated with continued use of the GI tract
- Can be used for tube feeding or oral supplementation
- Vivonex® PLUS is formulated to contain low quantities of fat which, under some circumstances, may be insufficient to meet the essential fatty acid requirements of the patient. Vivonex® PLUS should be utilized only under medical supervision.
- Severely impaired GI function:
- Severe protein, fat malabsorption
- Cystic fibrosis
- Transitional feeding
- Extensive bowel resection
- Malabsorption syndrome
- Select trauma/surgery
- Early post-operative feeding
- Intestinal failure
- Pancreatitis
- Chylothorax
- Trophic feeding
- TPN alternative
- Dual feeding with TPN
- NOT FOR PARENTERAL USE
- This product is intended for use under medical supervision.
- THIS PRODUCT IS ONLY APPROPRIATE FOR USE IN INDIVIDUALS GREATER THAN 3 YEARS OLD.
- lactose-free
- gluten-free
- kosher