Ensure Can Chocolate (Ring Pull Can) (250ml)

Nutrition Facts - Ensure Chocolate

Nutritionally complete, balanced nutritional supplement (1.0 kcal/ml). Values shown are per 250ml can.

Macronutrients (per 250ml)

Energy Distribution

Additional Information

Vitamins (per 250ml)

Minerals (per 250ml)

Protein & Amino Acids (per 250ml)

Protein Sources:

Essential Amino Acids:

Non-Essential Amino Acids:

Non-protein calorie:N ratio: 134:1

Fat & Fatty Acids (per 250ml)

Fat Sources:

Essential Fatty Acids:

Monounsaturated Fatty Acids:

Saturated Fatty Acids:

Carbohydrates (per 250ml)

Ingredients - Chocolate

Product Description

Ensure is a Food for Special Medical Purposes. It is a nutritionally complete, 1.0 kcal/ml, ready-to-drink balanced nutritional supplement designed for use under medical supervision.

Each 250ml can provides 251 kcal with 10g of high-quality protein. Suitable as a nutritional supplement or as a sole source of nutrition for patients who cannot or will not eat sufficient quantities of everyday food and drink to meet their nutritional requirements.

Ingredients

Water, maltodextrin, milk proteins, sucrose, vegetable oils (canola, high oleic sunflower, corn), minerals (potassium citrate, magnesium chloride, sodium citrate, calcium phosphate tribasic, potassium chloride, potassium phosphate dibasic, ferrous sulphate, zinc sulphate, manganese sulphate, cupric sulphate, sodium molybdate, sodium selenate, chromium chloride, potassium iodide), soy protein isolate, flavouring, emulsifier: soy lecithin, choline chloride, stabiliser: E407, vitamins (C, E, niacinamide, calcium pantothenate, vitamin A palmitate, B6, B2, B1, folic acid, biotin, K1, D3, B12).

Allergen Information

Contains: Milk, Soy

Gluten Free: Yes

Clinically lactose free: Yes

Note: All information based on chocolate flavour. Some minor differences exist between flavours.

Usage & Administration

Indications for Use

ACBS approved for the following indications:

• Disease-related malnutrition
• Total gastrectomy
• Short bowel syndrome
• Bowel fistulae
• Intractable malabsorption
• Pre-operative preparation of patients who are malnourished
• Proven inflammatory bowel disease
• Dysphagia

Ensure is a Food for Special Medical Purposes for use under medical supervision.

Suggested Intake

Suitable as a nutritional supplement or as a sole source of nutrition. Nutritionally complete for vitamins and minerals in 1500ml (excluding electrolytes, calculated using the UK Reference Nutrient Intake for men aged 19-50 years).

Directions for Use

• Ready for use. Open immediately prior to use
• Shake well before use
• Best served chilled unless bolus feeding is indicated, in which case the product should be administered at room temperature
• For sip feeding, may also be served as warm drinks. Do not boil
• Once opened, unused product should be covered and stored in a refrigerator
• Unused contents should be discarded after 24 hours

Tube Feeding Directions

• Ready for use
• Administer at room temperature for tube feeding
• The volume/flow rate should be adjusted to meet the patient's nutritional needs and tolerance
• This product has a low viscosity and will flow slowly through a nasogastric tube
• A Flexitainer enteral nutrition container may be used if decanting is necessary
• For gravity feeding, the use of a Flexiflo gravity gavage set is recommended
• An Abbott enteral feeding pump may be used in conjunction with the Abbott enteral feeding system where a more accurately controlled delivery of feed is indicated
• An ambulatory system is available for use

Storage Instructions

• Unopened: Store unopened at room temperature
• Opened: Once opened, unused product should be covered and stored in a refrigerator. Unused contents should be discarded after 24 hours

Important Notices

• USE UNDER MEDICAL SUPERVISION
• FOR ENTERAL USE ONLY
• Not suitable for children under 1 year of age
• Not for use in galactosaemia
• Suitable for people with diabetes provided that routine glucose checks are performed

Contraindications

For enteral use only. Do not use in children under 1 year of age. Not for use in galactosaemia. Suitable for people with diabetes provided that routine glucose checks are performed.

Precautions

• In patients receiving some medications there may be a risk of drug nutrient interactions (e.g. warfarin and vitamin K). Careful prescribing and monitoring practices will serve to reduce the risk (please refer to pharmacist)
• Patients should not make any additions to the feed without consulting their pharmacist or dietitian
• Many nutritional products contain sucrose and other sugars. It is important for patients who are taking supplements as sip feeds to observe good oral hygiene. It is suggested that patients consult with their dentist for further advice
• Unless recommended by a healthcare professional, not intended for use in children
• When feeding to patients with dysphagia, please thicken the product as appropriate

Manufacturer Information

Manufacturer: Abbott Laboratories Ltd

Address: Abbott House, Vanwall Business Park, Vanwall Rd., Maidenhead, Berks. SL6 4XE

Phone: 0800 252882

Website: nutrition.abbott/uk