Ensure TwoCal Vanilla Flavour Nutritional Supplement Drink, Contains Protein, Vitamins and Minerals (30 x 200 ml Bottles)

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Green in primary care- 1st choice only when patients cannot tolerate better value milkshake-style ONS. Water, hydrolysed corn starch, maltodextrin, VEGETABLE OIL (high oleic sunflower oil, soy oil, canola oil), milk protein concentrate, CASEINATES (sodium caseinate, calcium caseinate), sucrose, oligofructose (FOS), MINERALS (magnesium chloride, potassium citrate, sodium citrate, potassium phosphate dibasic, magnesium sulphate, potassium hydroxide, potassium chloride, ferrous sulphate, zinc sulphate, manganese sulphate, cupric sulphate, sodium molybdate, chromium chloride, sodium selenate, potassium iodide), emulsified (322), flavouring, choline chloride, VITAMINS (ascorbic acid, niacinamide, calcium pantothenate, Vitamin E, pyridoxine hydrochloride, thiamin hydrochloride, riboflavin, Vitamin A palmitate, folic acid, biotin, phylloquinone, Vitamin D3, cyanocobalamin), taurine, L-carnitine. The volume/flow rate should be adjusted to meet the patient’s nutritional needs and tolerance. This product has a low viscosity and will pass down a fine nasogastric tube. In primary care switch to Aymes Shake unless patient/carer unable to prepare powdered sip feed switch to Altraplen Energy. In secondary care switch to Ensure Plus Milkshake Style

Note: it is advisable that once the seal has been broken to store the remainder in the fridge. Although there are no official guidelines on storage after opening, NutriDrinks have found that the product should be consumed within 48 hours of opening. Definitely, drink it cold once opened.Choice Standard Volume, Juice-Style ONS.First line of 2nd choice items as most cost effective, see formulary. Insert the Safety Spike Connection System into the port on the RTH Safety Screw Cap, completely pierce foil. Adult Oral Nutritional Supplement (ONS) and Tube Feed Formulary - Primary care guideline (BHT 906FMB) If you are using Ensure Plus as a sole source of nutrition or recovering from surgery or illness then it is recommended that you visit your local GP. For individuals using Ensure Plus as a weight gain drink, it is advisable to start with consuming one bottle of Ensure Plus in the morning which should help increase your appetite. If one bottle is not enough then the dosage can be increased to suit the individual. Source: Euromonitor International Limited; Consumer Health 2023 edition, per Supplement Nutrition Drinks category definition, retail value sales, RSP, 2022 data.

Water, corn syrup, maltodextrin, milk protein isolate, high oleic sunflower oil, sucrose, soy oil, sodium caseinate (milk protein), fructo-oligosaccharides, canola oil, magnesium chloride, emulsifier: E322 (soy lecithin), sodium citrate, potassium citrate, potassium phosphate dibasic, magnesium sulphate, choline chloride, flavouring, calcium carbonate, vitamin C, potassium chloride, taurine, L- carnitine, ferrous sulphate, zinc sulphate, citric acid, niacin, calcium pantothenate, manganese sulphate, copper sulphate, vitamin B6, thiamin (vitamin B1), riboflavin (vitamin B2), vitamin A palmitate, folic acid, sodium molybdate, chromium chloride, sodium selenate, potassium iodide, biotin, vitamin K, vitamin D, vitamin B12. Designated by NHS England to require initiation by or in prior agreement with a Specialist Centre. Continuation where appropriate by BHT (or other secondary care provider) Yes, Ensure Plus is free from nuts and nut oils however please note that this does not include coconut or coconut oils. In primary care - switch to Aymes Shake Fibre, unless patient or carer unable to prepare powder sip feed then switch to Resource 2.0 Fibre. In secondary care switch to Ensure Plus Fibre. In Primary Care not recommended switch to Aymes shake unless patient or carer unable to prepare Aymes shake when switch to Altraplen Energy.

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Yes, however, it is recommended that oral nutritional supplements should be consumed slowly (over at least a 20-25 minute period) and be evenly spaced throughout the day.It is advised medical supervision and advice should always be sought from a dietitian or doctor on which oral nutritional supplement or tube feed is most suitable to meet individual requirements. EnsureTwoCal can provide your body with ‘balanced’ nutrition. It is nutritionally complete and contains essential and non-essential vitamins and minerals. EnsureTwocal can, therefore, be used as a sole source of nutrition (if prescribed) or as part of a balanced diet. EnsureTwocal is ideal for those at nutritional risk who may require a high calorie balanced nutritional drink supplement. Ensure Plus is high in protein to aid in tissue maintenance and repair. As a prescribed weight gain supplement drink for individuals who are recovering from surgery and or illnesses, protein is vital in strengthening the recovery process and helping tissue repair. Water, corn syrup, maltodextrin, milk protein isolate, high oleic sunflower oil, sucrose, soy oil, sodium caseinate (milk protein), fructo-oligosaccharides, canola oil, magnesium chloride, emulsifier: E322 (soy lecithin), sodium citrate, potassium citrate, potassium phosphate dibasic, magnesium sulphate, choline chloride, flavouring, calcium carbonate, colour: E160a, vitamin C, potassium chloride, taurine, L- carnitine, ferrous sulphate, zinc sulphate, citric acid, niacin, calcium pantothenate, manganese sulphate, copper sulphate, vitamin B6, thiamin (vitamin B1), riboflavin (vitamin B2), vitamin A palmitate, folic acid, sodium molybdate, chromium chloride, sodium selenate, potassium iodide, biotin, vitamin K, vitamin D, vitamin B12.

Require long term on-going monitoring and dose adjustment to ensure efficacy and minimise toxicity by a specialist Ensure Plus does not have to be consumed in one sitting. For those individuals who find it difficult to consume the whole serving at once it is fine to drink Ensure Plus over a period of time, just close the lid and carry on with it later!Best served chilled unless bolus feeding is indicated, in which case the product should be administered at room temperature.

There are many ways you can use Ensure Plus to make it palatable. Ensure plus can be used in meals or desserts or you can create delicious smoothies or milkshakes. Nutritional supplements are usually taken in between meals or can be used as an ingredient in a meal. Most taste best chilled and can even be frozen and served as a dessert or ice lolly. Many flavours of Ensure Plus can also be served warm, such as the chocolate flavour Ensure ® Plus (do not boil these products).in Secondary Care.To be switched to powderd supplement Foodlink Complete Compact or Aymes Shake Compact in Primary Care immediately after discharge. If patient / carer is unable to prepare powdered supplement switch to Altraplen Compact. The exception to this rule is if the patient is tube fed. The elderly often have difficulty in getting enough exercise and nutrition. Ensure drinks and supplements can help them boost their nutritional intake, help them gain needed weight, improve their energy levels. Everyone who requires these things, not only the elderly, can greatly benefit from the high energy, high protein drinks from Ensure. Bridging the Nutrition Gap