PULMOCARE^®

Therapeutic Nutrition for People With COPD

PULMOCARE is designed for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cystic fibrosis, or respiratory failure who may benefit from a high-calorie, modified carbohydrate and fat, enteral formula that may help reduce diet-induced carbon dioxide production. For tube or oral feeding. For supplemental or sole-source nutrition. Use under medical supervision.

FEATURES

• Provides complete and balanced nutrition.
• 20% of fat as MCT to enhance fat absorption.
• Elevated antioxidants vitamin C, vitamin E, and beta-carotene.
• Meets or exceeds 100% of the RDI for 24 essential vitamins and minerals in 1420 Cal (947 mL).
• Halal.
• Kosher.
• Gluten-free.
• Suitable for lactose intolerance.
• Low-residue.

• Feeding sets are for single-patient use only. Use clean technique to avoid set and/or product contamination

PRECAUTIONS

• Not for IV use.
• Not for people with galactosemia.

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.
  
  
  

Storage & Handling

• Instructions for Use: Ready-To-Hang ContainerAll 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.
  • Always follow directions for use provided with feeding set.
  For Use with Enteral Feeding Set:
  • Remove the dust cover from the Abbott RTH Safety Screw Cap.
  • Remove the dust cover from the safety connector on the feeding set.
  • Insert the safety connector into the port on the Abbott RTH Safety Screw Cap, completely pierce foil.
  • Turn the safety 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.
  • Unless a shorter hang time is specified by the set manufacturer, hang product for up to 48 hours after initial connection when clean technique and only one new set are used. Otherwise hang for no more than 24 hours.

INGREDIENTS

Ready to Drink

• Pulmocare Ready-to-Drink Vanilla / 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.