Ensure Plus HN Tube Feeding Formula

Description

Ensure Plus HN Ready-to-Hang (Unflavoured) by Abbott Nutrition is a high-energy (1.5 kcal/mL), nutritionally complete and balanced, fibre-free liquid formula designed primarily for enteral tube feeding. It is energy and protein dense, low lactose, gluten-free, suitable for kosher and halal diets, and suitable for vegetarians. Formulated to provide 28 essential vitamins and minerals, it may be used as a sole source of nutrition or as a supplement for the dietary management of patients with, or at risk of, disease-related malnutrition. Use under medical supervision.

Key Features

• 1.5 kcal/mL for energy-dense feeding
• Protein 6.27 g/100 mL with caseinates and soy protein isolate; includes taurine and L-carnitine
• Fibre-free and low-residue to support tolerance in sensitive patients
• Low lactose; gluten-free; suitable for kosher and halal diets; suitable for vegetarians
• Unflavoured 1000 mL Ready-to-Hang bottle; connects directly to Abbott Nutrition giving sets

Nutritional Profile (per 100 mL)

• Energy: 632 kJ (150 kcal)
• Protein: 6.27 g
• Fat: 4.91 g (saturated fat 1.2 g)
• Carbohydrate: 20.36 g (sugars 1.15 g)
• Dietary fibre: 0 g; FOS: 0 g
• Taurine: 15 mg; L-carnitine: 12 mg
• Water content: 77.16 mL

Vitamins (per 100 mL)

• Vitamin A 159.5 mcg RE; Vitamin D3 1.0 mcg; Vitamin E 2.6 mg alpha-TE; Vitamin K1 8 mcg
• Vitamin C 13 mg; Thiamin (B1) 0.26 mg; Riboflavin (B2) 0.34 mg; Vitamin B6 0.39 mg; Vitamin B12 0.40 mcg
• Niacin 2.9 mg NE; Pantothenic acid 1.3 mg; Biotin 7.2 mcg; Folic acid 40 mcg; Choline 60 mg

Minerals and Electrolytes (per 100 mL)

• Sodium 140 mg; Potassium 165 mg; Chloride 145 mg
• Calcium 100 mg; Phosphorus 100 mg; Magnesium 31 mg
• Iron 2.2 mg; Zinc 1.9 mg; Manganese 0.50 mg; Copper 250 mcg
• Iodine 15 mcg; Selenium 7.0 mcg; Chromium 10 mcg; Molybdenum 15 mcg

Osmotic Properties

• Renal solute load: 501 mOsm/L
• Osmolarity: 392 mOsm/L
• Osmolality: 510 mOsm/kg H2O

Ingredients and Allergens (Unflavoured RTH)

Water; maltodextrin; caseinates (sodium caseinate, calcium caseinate); vegetable oils (high oleic sunflower, canola, medium chain triglycerides [MCT]); soy protein isolate; minerals (potassium citrate, calcium phosphate tribasic, magnesium chloride, sodium citrate, potassium chloride, potassium phosphate dibasic, ferrous sulphate, zinc sulphate, manganese sulphate, cupric sulphate, sodium molybdate, chromium chloride, sodium selenate, potassium iodide); stabilisers (460, 466, 418); emulsifier (322); choline chloride; vitamins (ascorbic acid, vitamin E, niacinamide, calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine HCl, thiamin HCl, riboflavin, vitamin A palmitate, beta carotene, folic acid, phylloquinone, biotin, vitamin D3, cyanocobalamin); taurine; L-carnitine. May contain magnesium sulphate and sodium chloride. Allergens: contains milk and soy.

Directions and Handling

• Ready to use; shake well
• For tube feeding, connect the feeding set immediately before use
• Adjust flow rate/volume based on patient condition and tolerance; provide additional water as needed
• Once opened or once the feeding set is attached, discard unused product within 24 hours
• Store unopened at room temperature; avoid prolonged exposure to light

Warnings

• Food for Special Medical Purposes; use under medical supervision
• Not for parenteral use
• Not for use in galactosaemia
• Not intended for children unless recommended by a healthcare professional