Glucerna Select Tube Feeding Formula

Description

Glucerna Select Ready-to-Hang (Vanilla), 500 mL is a 1.0 kcal/mL reduced-carbohydrate, modified-fat enteral formula with a low glycaemic index (GI = 16). It is designed for the dietary management of adults with diabetes and/or impaired glucose tolerance and may be used as a sole or supplemental source of nutrition under medical supervision. Suitable for oral sip or tube feeding.

Key features

• Unique carbohydrate blend to help manage blood glucose
• Specialised high-protein profile; includes fibre with fructo‑oligosaccharides (FOS)
• Low lactose; gluten free per ANZ standard
• Halal and Kosher certified; suitable for vegetarians
• Vanilla flavour; reduced sugars (2.4 g/100 mL)

Nutritional profile (per 100 mL)

• Energy 417 kJ (100 kcal); Protein 5.00 g; Fat 5.44 g (SFA 0.42 g); Carbohydrate 7.46 g (Sugars 2.4 g); Dietary fibre 2.11 g (FOS 0.67 g)

Vitamins and minerals (per 100 mL)

• Key minerals: Sodium 94 mg; Potassium 130 mg; Chloride 125 mg; Calcium 70 mg; Phosphorus 65 mg; Magnesium 21 mg; Iron 1.3 mg; Zinc 1.2 mg; Chromium 8.5 mcg; plus manganese, copper, iodine, selenium, molybdenum.
• Vitamins: A 58 mcg RE; D 0.93 mcg; E 1.9 mg α‑TE; K 10 mcg; C 11 mg; B1 0.15 mg; B2 0.18 mg; B6 0.21 mg; B12 0.30 mcg; Niacin 1.7 mg NE; Pantothenic acid 0.75 mg; Biotin 4.0 mcg; Choline 43 mg; Inositol 85 mg; Taurine 11 mg; L‑carnitine 7.8 mg.

Physical properties

• Osmolality 450 mOsm/kg H2O; Osmolarity 378 mOsm/L; Renal solute load 394 mOsm/L; Water 84.3 mL/100 mL

Ingredients and allergens

• Ingredients: Water; sodium and calcium caseinates; maltodextrin; vegetable oils (canola, high oleic sunflower); fructose; maltitol; soy polysaccharides; soy protein isolate; fructo‑oligosaccharides (FOS); minerals (potassium chloride, sodium citrate, magnesium chloride, calcium citrate, calcium carbonate, magnesium phosphate dibasic, potassium phosphate dibasic, potassium citrate, ferrous sulphate, zinc sulphate, manganese sulphate, cupric sulphate, chromium chloride, sodium molybdate, potassium iodide, sodium selenate); emulsifier (322); flavouring; m‑inositol; vitamins (choline chloride, ascorbic acid, niacinamide, calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, thiamin hydrochloride, riboflavin, vitamin A palmitate, dl‑alpha‑tocopheryl acetate, beta carotene, folic acid, phylloquinone, vitamin D3, cyanocobalamin); acidity regulators (525, 330); stabiliser (407); taurine; L‑carnitine. May contain sodium chloride.
• Allergens: Contains soy and milk. Low lactose; gluten free (per ANZ standard).

Administration and storage

• Ready to use; shake well.
• Oral feeding: use as total or supplemental nutrition; once opened, cover and refrigerate; discard if not used within 24 hours.
• Tube feeding: connect feeding set immediately before use; adjust rate/volume per tolerance; additional fluids may be given as water; discard within 24 hours of attaching set.
• Storage after opening: Refrigerate and use within 24 hours; discard any unused product after 24 hours.

Packaging and compatibility

• 500 mL Ready-to-Hang bottle; attaches directly to Abbott Nutrition giving sets.
• Unit of measure: 1 each = 1 bottle; 1 carton = 15 bottles.

Indications and important notes

• Food for Special Medical Purposes; use only under medical supervision.
• Not for parenteral use. Not for use in galactosaemia.
• Not recommended for children unless advised by a healthcare professional; consult a healthcare professional before use.