Features

• Pulmocare® Therapeutic Nutrition for People with COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) is a high-calorie, low-carbohydrate product designed to help reduce diet-induced carbon dioxide production.
• One 8-fl-oz serving (355 Calories) meets or exceeds 25% of the RDI for 24 key vitamins and minerals.
• Complete, Balanced Nutrition®.
• Fortified with the antioxidants all-natural vitamin E, beta-carotene and vitamin C.
• Gluten-free; suitable for lactose intolerance.
• Halal.
• Kosher.

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Nutrition

Vanilla Ready to Drink

• Pulmocare Ready-to-Drink Vanilla Institutional / 8-fl-oz (237-mL) Can / 24 ct

Serving Size: 8 fl oz (237 mL)
Amount Per Serving	% DV	% RDI*
Characteristics
Nutrient Density, Cal/mL: 1.5
Protein, % Cal: 16.7
Carbohydrate, % Cal: 28.2
Fat, % Cal: 55.1
MCT:LCT: 20:80
Cal to Meet 100% RDIs: 1420
mL to Meet 100% RDIs: 947
Total Cal:g Nitrogen: 150:1
Nonprotein Cal:g Nitrogen: 125:1
Osmolality, mOsm/kg H2O: 475
Renal Solute Load, mOsm/L: 512
Viscosity: Thin (Room Temperature), Nectar-Like (Chilled)
Minimum Tube Size for Gravity/Pump Feeding (Fr): 10/8
Nutrient Data
Protein, g: 14.8
Fat, g: 22.1
Carbohydrate, g: 25.0
L-Carnitine, mg: 36
Taurine, mg: 36
Water, g: 186
Calories: 355
Vitamins
Vitamin A, IU: 2840†		57
Beta-Carotene, mg: 1.2
Vitamin D, IU: 100		25
Vitamin E, IU: 20		67
Vitamin K, mcg: 20		25
Vitamin C, mg: 75		125
Folic Acid, mcg: 200		50
Thiamin (Vitamin B1), mg: 0.75		50
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), mg: 0.85		50
Vitamin B6, mg: 1.0		50
Vitamin B12, mcg: 3.0		50
Niacin, mg: 10		50
Choline, mg: 150		Not established
Biotin, mcg: 150		50
Pantothenic Acid, mg: 5.0		50
Minerals
Sodium, mg: 310		Not established
Sodium, mEq: 13.5
Potassium, mg: 465		Not established
Potassium, mEq: 11.9
Chloride, mg: 400		12
Chloride, mEq: 11.3
Calcium, mg: 250		25
Phosphorus, mg: 250		25
Magnesium, mg: 100		25
Iodine, mcg: 38		25
Manganese, mg: 1.3		65
Copper, mg: 0.50		25
Zinc, mg: 5.7		38
Iron, mg: 4.5		25
Selenium, mcg: 18		26
Chromium, mcg: 30		25
Molybdenum, mcg: 38		51
* RDI percentages for adults and children 4 or more years of age.
† 1590 IU of vitamin A activity supplied by 1.2 mg of beta-carotene.

Vanilla Ready to Hang

• Pulmocare Ready-To-Hang Vanilla Institutional / 1000-mL (33.8-fl-oz) Bottle / 8 ct (discontinued)
• Pulmocare Cross Cap Ready-To-Hang Vanilla Institutional / 1000-mL (1.1-QT) Bottle / 8 ct

Serving Size: 1000 mL
Amount Per Serving	% DV	% RDI*
Characteristics
Nutrient Density, Cal/mL: 1.5
Protein, % Cal: 16.7
Carbohydrate, % Cal: 28.2
Fat, % Cal: 55.1
MCT:LCT: 20:80
Cal to Meet 100% RDIs: 1420
mL to Meet 100% RDIs: 947
Total Cal:g Nitrogen: 150:1
Nonprotein Cal:g Nitrogen: 125:1
Osmolality, mOsm/kg H2O: 475
Renal Solute Load, mOsm/L: 512
Viscosity: Thin (Room Temperature), Nectar-Like (Chilled)
Minimum Tube Size for Gravity/Pump Feeding (Fr): 10/8
Nutrient Data
Protein, g: 62.6
Fat, g: 93.3
Carbohydrate, g: 105.7
L-Carnitine, mg: 160
Taurine, mg: 160
Water, g: 785
Calories: 1500
Vitamins
Vitamin A, IU: 11910†		240
Beta-Carotene, mg: 5.0
Vitamin D, IU: 425		105
Vitamin E, IU: 85		285
Vitamin K, mcg: 85		105
Vitamin C, mg: 320		535
Folic Acid, mcg: 845		210
Thiamin (Vitamin B1), mg: 3.2		215
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), mg: 3.6		210
Vitamin B6, mg: 4.3		215
Vitamin B12, mcg: 13		215
Niacin, mg: 43		215
Choline, mg: 635		Not established
Biotin, mcg: 635		210
Pantothenic Acid, mg: 22		220
Minerals
Sodium, mg: 1310		Not established
Sodium, mEq: 57.0
Potassium, mg: 1960		Not established
Potassium, mEq: 50.1
Chloride, mg: 1690		50
Chloride, mEq: 47.7
Calcium, mg: 1060		105
Phosphorus, mg: 1060		105
Magnesium, mg: 425		105
Iodine, mcg: 160		105
Manganese, mg: 5.3		265
Copper, mg: 2.2		110
Zinc, mg: 24		160
Iron, mg: 19		105
Selenium, mcg: 74		105
Chromium, mcg: 130		110
Molybdenum, mcg: 160		215
* RDI percentages for adults and children 4 or more years of age.
† 6625 IU of vitamin A activity supplied by 5.0 mg of beta-carotene.

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Ingredients

Vanilla Ready to Drink

• Pulmocare Ready-to-Drink Vanilla Institutional / 8-fl-oz (237-mL) Can / 24 ct

Water, Sodium & Calcium Caseinates, Sugar (Sucrose), Canola Oil, Corn Maltodextrin, Medium-Chain Triglycerides, Corn Oil, High Oleic Safflower Oil, Magnesium Chloride, Calcium Phosphate, Soy Lecithin, Potassium Citrate, Natural & Artificial Flavors, Sodium Citrate, Potassium Phosphate, Ascorbic Acid, Choline Chloride, Taurine, L-Carnitine, Gellan Gum, Salt (Sodium Chloride), Zinc Sulfate, d-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacinamide, Calcium Pantothenate, Manganese Sulfate, Cupric Sulfate, Thiamine Chloride Hydrochloride, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Beta-Carotene, Vitamin A Palmitate, Folic Acid, Biotin, Chromium Chloride, Sodium Molybdate, Potassium Iodide, Sodium Selenate, Phylloquinone, Cyanocobalamin, and Vitamin D3.
Contains milk and soy ingredients.

Vanilla Ready to Hang

• Pulmocare Ready-To-Hang Vanilla Institutional / 1000-mL (33.8-fl-oz) Bottle / 8 ct (discontinued)
• Pulmocare Cross Cap Ready-To-Hang Vanilla Institutional / 1000-mL (1.1-QT) Bottle / 8 ct

Water, Sodium & Calcium Caseinates, Sugar (Sucrose), Canola Oil, Corn Maltodextrin, Medium-Chain Triglycerides, Corn Oil, High Oleic Safflower Oil, Magnesium Chloride, Calcium Phosphate, Soy Lecithin, Natural & Artificial Flavors, Sodium Citrate, Potassium Citrate, Potassium Phosphate, Ascorbic Acid, Choline Chloride, Carrageenan, Taurine, L-Carnitine, Salt (Sodium Chloride), Zinc Sulfate, d-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacinamide, Calcium Pantothenate, Manganese Sulfate, Cupric Sulfate, Thiamine Chloride Hydrochloride, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Beta-Carotene, Vitamin A Palmitate, Folic Acid, Biotin, Chromium Chloride, Sodium Molybdate, Potassium Iodide, Sodium Selenate, Phylloquinone, Cyanocobalamin, and Vitamin D3.
Contains milk and soy ingredients.
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Preparation

• Instructions for Use: 8-fl-oz can 
  • Store unopened at room temperature; avoid extreme temperatures.
  • Shake well. Pulmocare is ready to use.
  • Clean top of container thoroughly before opening.
  • Once opened, cover, refrigerate and use within 48 hours.
  Oral Feeding:
  • May by 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 temperature with an 8 Fr or larger tube; use a 10 Fr or larger tube for gravity feeding.
  • Additional fluid requirements should be met by giving water between or after feedings 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 reduces hangtime.
  • Pump feeding is recommended; use an 8 Fr or larger tube. If gravity feeding use a 10 Fr or larger tube.
  • 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.
  • 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 Safety Screw Connector Set:
  • Remove the dust cover from the RTH Safety Screw Cap.
  • Remove the dust cover from the Safety Screw Connector Set.
  • Insert the Safety Screw Connector Set into the port on the RTH Safety Screw Cap, completely pierce foil.
  • Turn the Safety Screw Connector Clockwise until it is securely fastened.
  • 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 when clean technique and only one Screw Cap feeding set is used.
  For Use with Abbott Screw Cap Set:
  • Remove plastic cap from RTH container taking care NOT to touch the foil seal.
  • Visually inspect foil for signs of leakage. DO NOT use if leakage is apparent.
  • 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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