Features

• VITAL 1.5 is a calorically dense, peptide-based, elemental formula for patients experiencing malabsorption, maldigestion, or impaired GI function and/or symptoms of GI intolerance.

• 1.5 Cal/mL—concentrated calories for fluid-restricted patients

• Peptide-based, elemental protein system

• MCT/canola oil structured lipid, a next-generation fat to promote absorption of fatty acids

• 1.4 g of NutraFlora® scFOS®^*/8 fl oz (6.0 g/L). scFOS is a prebiotic that stimulates the growth of beneficial bacteria in the colon

• Elevated levels of antioxidant vitamins C and E to help reduce free radical damage

• Meets or exceeds 100% of the RDIs for 24 vitamins and minerals in 1500 Cal (1000 mL)

• Gluten-free; suitable for lactose intolerance

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Nutrition

Vanilla

• Vital 1.5 Ready-to-Drink Vanilla Institutional / 8-fl-oz (237-mL) Can / Case of 24

• Vital 1.5 Ready-To-Hang Vanilla Institutional / 1500-mL (1.6-QT) Bottle / Case of 6

Serving Size: 8 fl oz (237 mL)
Amount Per Serving	% DV	% RDI*
Characteristics
Nutrient Density, Cal/mL: 1.5
Protein, % Cal: 18
Carbohydrate, % Cal: 49
Fat, % Cal: 33
MCT:LCT: 47.5:52.5
Cal to Meet 100% RDIs: 1500
mL to Meet 100% RDIs: 1000
Total Cal:g Nitrogen: 139:1
Nonprotein Cal:g Nitrogen: 114:1
Osmolality, mOsm/kg H2O: 610
Viscosity: Thin (Room Temperature), Nectar-Like (Chilled)
Minimum Tube Size for Gravity/Pump Feeding (Fr): not recommended/8
Nutrient Data
Protein, g: 16.0
Fat, g: 13.5
Carbohydrate, g: 44.2
Dietary Fiber, g: 1.4†
Water, g: 181
Taurine, mg: 35
L-Carnitine, mg: 35
Energy, Cal: 355
Vitamins
Vitamin A, IU: 1540		31
Vitamin D, IU: 95		24
Vitamin E, IU: 24		80
Vitamin K, mcg: 19		24
Vitamin C, mg: 120		200
Folic Acid, mcg: 190		48
Vitamin B1, mg: 0.70		47
Vitamin B2, mg: 0.80		47
Vitamin B6, mg: 1.4		70
Vitamin B12, mcg: 2.8		47
Niacin, mg: 9.5		48
Choline, mg: 160		Not established
Biotin, mcg: 140		47
Pantothenic Acid, mg: 4.7		47
Minerals
Sodium, mg: 355		Not established
Potassium, mg: 475		Not established
Chloride, mg: 355		10
Calcium, mg: 235		24
Phosphorus, mg: 235		24
Magnesium, mg: 95		24
Iodine, mcg: 35		23
Manganese, mg: 1.2		60
Copper, mg: 0.47		24
Zinc, mg: 7.1		47
Iron, mg: 4.3		24
Selenium, mcg: 19		27
Chromium, mcg: 28		23
Molybdenum, mcg: 43		57
* RDI percentages for adults and children 4 or more years of age.
† 1.4 g of dietary fiber supplied by short-chain fructooligosaccharides.

Serving Size: 1500 mL
Amount Per Serving	% DV	% RDI*
Characteristics
Nutrient Density, Cal/mL: 1.5
Protein, % Cal: 18
Carbohydrate, % Cal: 49
Fat, % Cal: 33
MCT:LCT: 47.5:52.5
Cal to Meet 100% RDIs: 1500
mL to Meet 100% RDIs: 1000
Total Cal:g Nitrogen: 139:1
Nonprotein Cal:g Nitrogen: 114:1
Osmolality, mOsm/kg H2O: 610
Viscosity: Thin (Room Temperature), Nectar-Like (Chilled)
Minimum Tube Size for Gravity/Pump Feeding (Fr): not recommended/8
Nutrient Data
Protein, g: 101.3
Fat, g: 85.7
Carbohydrate, g: 280
Dietary Fiber, g: 9.0†
Water, g: 1150
Taurine, mg: 225
L-Carnitine, mg: 225
Energy, Cal: 2250
Vitamins
Vitamin A, IU: 9750		200
Vitamin D, IU: 600		150
Vitamin E, IU: 150		500
Vitamin K, mcg: 120		150
Vitamin C, mg: 750		1250
Folic Acid, mcg: 1200		300
Vitamin B1, mg: 4.5		300
Vitamin B2, mg: 5.1		300
Vitamin B6, mg: 9.0		450
Vitamin B12, mcg: 18		300
Niacin, mg: 60		300
Choline, mg: 1000		Not established
Biotin, mcg: 900		300
Pantothenic Acid, mg: 30		300
Minerals
Sodium, mg: 2250		Not established
Potassium, mg: 3000		Not established
Chloride, mg: 2250		70
Calcium, mg: 1500		150
Phosphorus, mg: 1500		150
Magnesium, mg: 600		150
Iodine, mcg: 225		150
Manganese, mg: 7.5		380
Copper, mg: 3.0		150
Zinc, mg: 45		300
Iron, mg: 27		150
Selenium, mcg: 120		170
Chromium, mcg: 180		150
Molybdenum, mcg: 270		360
* RDI percentages for adults and children 4 or more years of age.
† 9.0 g of dietary fiber supplied by short-chain fructooligosaccharides.

Ingredients

Vanilla

• Vital 1.5 Ready-to-Drink Vanilla Institutional / 8-fl-oz (237-mL) Can / Case of 24

• Vital 1.5 Ready-To-Hang Vanilla Institutional / 1500-mL (1.6-QT) Bottle / Case of 6

Water, Maltodextrin, Whey Protein Hydrolysate, Structured Lipid (Interesterified Canola, Medium-Chain Triglycerides), Sugar (Sucrose), Partially Hydrolyzed Sodium Caseinate, Canola Oil, Medium-Chain Triglycerides, Short-Chain Fructooligosaccharides, Natural & Artificial Flavors, DATEM, Magnesium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Chloride, Potassium Citrate, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Citrate, Cellulose Gel, Ascorbic Acid, Calcium Phosphate, Choline Chloride, Sucralose, Carageenan, L-Carnitine, Taurine, Cellulose Gum, Magnesium Chloride, Zinc Sulfate, d-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacinamide, Calcium Pantothenate, Manganese Sulfate, Cupric Sulfate, Thiamine Chloride Hydrochloride, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Vitamin A Palmitate, Folic Acid, Biotin, Chromium Chloride, Sodium Molybdate, Potassium Iodide, Sodium Selenate, Cyanocobalamin, Phylloquinone, and Vitamin D3.
Contains milk ingredients.

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Preparation

• Instructions for Use: 8-fl-oz Can
  
  • Store unopened at room temperature.
  • Shake well; Vital 1.5 Cal is ready to use.
  • Clean top of container thoroughly before opening.
  • Once opened, cover, refrigerate and use within 48 hours.
    
    
  • Oral Feeding:
  • May be used for total or supplemental nutrition.
  • May be fed at room temperature or chilled.
    
    
  • Tube Feeding:
  • Follow physician's instructions.
  • Adjust flow rate and volume according to patient's condition and tolerance.
  • Feed by pump at room temprature with an 8 Fr or larger tube; gravity feeding not recommended.
  • Additional fluid requirements should be met by giving water between or after feeding, or when flushing the tube.
  • Avoid contamination during preparation and use.
  
  
• Instructions for Use: Ready-To-Hang Container
  
  All liquid medical foods, regardless of type of administration system, require careful handling because they can support microbial growth. Follow these instructions for clean technique and proper setup to reduce the potential for microbial contamination. NOTE: Failure to follow the Instructions for Use increases the potential for microbial contamination and may reduce hangtime.
  • Pump feeding is recommended; use an 8 Fr or larger tube. Gravity feeding not recommended.
  • Administer product at room temperature.
  • THOROUGHLY wash hands with soap and water before handling container or feeding set.
  • Turn container upside down and SHAKE VIGOROUSLY, using a twisting motion for at least 10 seconds.
  • DO NOT touch any part of the container or feeding set that comes into contact with the formula.
  • Visually inspect foil for signs of leakage. DO NOT use if leakage is apparent.
  • When initiating feeding, follow physician's instructions. Adjust flow rate and volume according to patient's condition and tolerance.
  • Additional fluid requirements should be met by giving water between or after feedings or when flushing the tube.
  • Follow Directions for Use provided with Abbott feeding set.
  
  
  
• For Use with Abbott Piercing Pin Set:
  • Lift tab to remove sticker from cap, taking care NOT to touch port. DO NOT remove the plastic cap.
  • Insert spike into preattached cap, completely pierce foil, and turn 1/4 turn.
  • Close clamp on set before inverting container.
  • Invert container and suspend, using the hanging ring on the bottom of the container.
  • Hang product up to 48 hours after initial spike when clean technique and only one new set is used. Otherwise, hang no longer than 24 hours.
  
  
  
• For Use with Abbott Screw Cap Set:
  • Remove plastic cap from RTH container taking care NOT to touch the foil seal.
  • Secure 40 mm Screw Cap set onto the RTH container.
  • Close clamp on set before inverting container.
  • Invert container and suspend, using the hanging ring on the bottom of the container.
  • Hang product up to 24 hours when clean technique and only one Screw Cap feeding set is used.
  
  
  

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