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Vital® AF 1.2 Cal
Peptide-based, therapeutic nutrition for inflammation and tolerance
Peptide-based, therapeutic nutrition for inflammation and tolerance
VITAL AF 1.2 CAL is peptide-based therapeutic nutrition that provides complete, balanced nutrition for long- or short-term for patients who require tube feeding and are experiencing malabsorption, maldigestion, or impaired GI function and/or GI intolerance. For tube or oral feeding. For supplemental or sole-source nutrition. Use under medical supervision.
Values listed below are subject to change. Please refer to the product label or packaging for the most current ingredients, allergen and nutrient profile information.
List Number
Item
Market
64828
Vital AF 1.2 Cal Vanilla / 8 fl oz (237 mL) Recloseable Carton / 24 ct
Institutional-Retail
62715
Vital AF 1.2 Cal / 33.8 fl oz (1 L) Ready-To-Hang Prefilled Container / 8 ct
Institutional
Hospitals and institutions can order Abbott Nutrition products by calling 800-551-5838, Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. EST.
8 fl oz (237 mL)
Nutrition Data
Amount Per Serving
%DV
Protein, g
17.8
Fat, g
12.8
Carbohydrate, g
26.2
Dietary Fiber, g
1.2*
Total Sugars, g
1.0
Added Sugars, g
1.0
L-Carnitine, mg
30
Taurine, mg
30
Water, mL
192
Calories
284
Vitamins
Amount Per Serving
%DV
Vitamin A, mcg RAE
365
Vitamin D, mcg
6.1
Vitamin E, mg
4.8
Vitamin K, mcg
33.4
Vitamin C, mg
43
Folate, mcg DFE
124
Folic Acid, mcg
74
Thiamin (Vitamin B1), mg
0.6
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), mg
0.4
Vitamin B6, mg
0.55
Vitamin B12, mcg
1.65
Niacin, mg NE
8
Choline, mg
105
Biotin, mcg
7.2
Pantothenic Acid, mg
1.7
Minerals
Amount Per Serving
%DV
Sodium, mg
300
Potassium, mg
390
Chloride, mg
300
Calcium, mg
248
Phosphorus, mg
238
Magnesium, mg
80
Iodine, mcg
30
Manganese, mg
0.8
Copper, mg
0.35
Zinc, mg
4.8
Iron, mg
3.6
Selenium, mcg
15
Chromium, mcg
16
Molybdenum, mcg
25.6
<sup>*</sup>1.2 g of dietary fiber supplied by short-chain fructooligosaccharides.
33.8 fl oz (1 L)
Nutrition Data
Amount Per Serving
%DV
Protein, g
75
Fat, g
53.9
Carbohydrate, g
110.6
Dietary Fiber, g
5.1*
Total Sugars, g
4.2
Added Sugars, g
4.2
L-Carnitine, mg
125
Taurine, mg
125
Water, g
811
Calories
1200
Vitamins
Amount Per Serving
%DV
Vitamin A, mcg RAE
1540
Vitamin D, mcg
25.8
Vitamin E, mg
20.3
Vitamin K, mcg
141
Vitamin C, mg
181
Folate, mcg DFE
523
Folic Acid, mcg
314
Thiamin (Vitamin B1), mg
2.5
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), mg
1.7
Vitamin B6, mg
2.3
Vitamin B12, mcg
7
Niacin, mg NE
33.8
Choline, mg
443
Biotin, mcg
30.4
Pantothenic Acid, mg
7.2
Minerals
Amount Per Serving
%DV
Sodium, mg
1266
Potassium, mg
1645
Chloride, mg
1265
Calcium, mg
1046
Phosphorus, mg
1004
Magnesium, mg
337
Iodine, mcg
127
Manganese, mg
3.4
Copper, mg
1.5
Zinc, mg
20.3
Iron, mg
15.2
Selenium, mcg
63
Chromium, mcg
68
Molybdenum, mcg
108
<sup>*</sup>5.1 g of dietary fiber supplied by short-chain fructooligosaccharides.
Features
Designed to promote tolerance:
<ul>
<li>Hydrolyzed peptide-based protein system.</li>
<li>Medium chain triglycerides/fish oil structured lipid, a well-tolerated<sup>1,2</sup> and absorbed<sup>1</sup> next generation fat to promote absorption of fatty acids.</li>
<li>1.2 g of scFOS/8 fl oz (5.1 g/L). scFOS are prebiotic fibers that stimulate the growth of beneficial bacteria in the colon.<sup>3,4,5</sup></li>
</ul>
Omega-3 fatty acids EPA (2.7 g/L) and DHA (1.1 g/L) from fish oil to help modulate inflammation and support immune function.<sup>6,7</sup>
75 g/L protein to meet the increased protein needs of stressed patients (greater than or equal to 1.2 g/kg) and support healing.<sup>8</sup>
1500 Calories (1250 mL) provide at least 100% of the RDIs for 25 essential vitamins and minerals.
Contains at least 100% of the RDI for vitamin D per 1500 Calories to: a) Help maintain normal circulating levels of vitamin D, which has been shown to be decreased in critically ill patients<sup>9,10</sup>/patients with malabsorption<sup>11</sup> b) Help meet the increased vitamin D needs of critically ill patient.
Contains elevated levels of antioxidants vitamins C and E and selenium to help reduce free radical damage.<sup>12,13</sup>
Gluten-free.
Suitable for lactose intolerance.
Precautions
Not for IV use.
Not suitable for people with galactosemia.
<sup>1</sup> Kenler AS, et al. Ann Surg. 1996;223(3):316-333.
<sup>2</sup> McKenna MC, et al. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 1985;4(1):45-51.
<sup>3</sup> Bornet FR, et al. Nutr Rev. 2002;60(11):326-334.
<sup>4</sup> Tokunaga T, et al. Bifidus. 1993;6(2):143-150.
<sup>5</sup> Bouhnik Y, et al. Nutr J. 2007;6:42-48.
<sup>9</sup> Lee P, et al. Intensive Care Med. 2009;35(12):2028-2032.
<sup>10</sup> Lee P, et al. N Engl J Med. 2009;360(18):1912-1914.
<sup>11</sup> Kuwabara A, et al. Osteoporos Int. 2009;20(6):935-942.
<sup>12</sup> Institute of Medicine (US) Panel on Dietary Antioxidants and Related Compounds. Dietary Reference Intakes for Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Selenium, and Carotenoids. Washington (DC): National Academies Press (US);2000.
Store unopened at room temperature; avoid extreme temperatures.
Shake well prior to opening.
After opening, refrigerate and consume product within 48 hours. If consuming product directly from the container, refrigerate and consume within 24 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 at room temperature using a feeding pump or syringe.
Additional fluid requirements should be met by giving water between or after feedings or when flushing the tube.
Avoid contamination during preparation and use.
Ready-To-Hang Container
All 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.
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.
For Use with Enteral Feeding Pumps:
Remove dust cover from RTH Safety Screw Cap.
Remove dust cover from feeding set connector.
Insert feeding set connector into port of RTH Safety Screw Cap and completely pierce foil.
Turn connector collar clockwise until it is securely fastened.
Close clamp on set before inverting container.
Invert container and suspend, using hanging ring on bottom of container.
Precautions
Follow directions for use provided by manufacturer of feeding sets.
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.
Vital® AF 1.2 Cal
Vital® AF 1.2 Cal
Peptide-based, therapeutic nutrition for inflammation and tolerance
VITAL AF 1.2 CAL is peptide-based therapeutic nutrition that provides complete, balanced nutrition for long- or short-term for patients who require tube feeding and are experiencing malabsorption, maldigestion, or impaired GI function and/or GI intolerance. For tube or oral feeding. For supplemental or sole-source nutrition. Use under medical supervision.
Features
Designed to promote tolerance:
<ul>
<li>Hydrolyzed peptide-based protein system.</li>
<li>Medium chain triglycerides/fish oil structured lipid, a well-tolerated<sup>1,2</sup> and absorbed<sup>1</sup> next generation fat to promote absorption of fatty acids.</li>
<li>1.2 g of scFOS/8 fl oz (5.1 g/L). scFOS are prebiotic fibers that stimulate the growth of beneficial bacteria in the colon.<sup>3,4,5</sup></li>
</ul>
Omega-3 fatty acids EPA (2.7 g/L) and DHA (1.1 g/L) from fish oil to help modulate inflammation and support immune function.<sup>6,7</sup>
75 g/L protein to meet the increased protein needs of stressed patients (greater than or equal to 1.2 g/kg) and support healing.<sup>8</sup>
1500 Calories (1250 mL) provide at least 100% of the RDIs for 25 essential vitamins and minerals.
Contains at least 100% of the RDI for vitamin D per 1500 Calories to: a) Help maintain normal circulating levels of vitamin D, which has been shown to be decreased in critically ill patients<sup>9,10</sup>/patients with malabsorption<sup>11</sup> b) Help meet the increased vitamin D needs of critically ill patient.
Contains elevated levels of antioxidants vitamins C and E and selenium to help reduce free radical damage.<sup>12,13</sup>
Gluten-free.
Suitable for lactose intolerance.
<sup>1</sup> Kenler AS, et al. Ann Surg. 1996;223(3):316-333.
<sup>2</sup> McKenna MC, et al. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 1985;4(1):45-51.
<sup>3</sup> Bornet FR, et al. Nutr Rev. 2002;60(11):326-334.
<sup>4</sup> Tokunaga T, et al. Bifidus. 1993;6(2):143-150.
<sup>5</sup> Bouhnik Y, et al. Nutr J. 2007;6:42-48.
<sup>9</sup> Lee P, et al. Intensive Care Med. 2009;35(12):2028-2032.
<sup>10</sup> Lee P, et al. N Engl J Med. 2009;360(18):1912-1914.
<sup>11</sup> Kuwabara A, et al. Osteoporos Int. 2009;20(6):935-942.
<sup>12</sup> Institute of Medicine (US) Panel on Dietary Antioxidants and Related Compounds. Dietary Reference Intakes for Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Selenium, and Carotenoids. Washington (DC): National Academies Press (US);2000.
<sup>13</sup> Sies H. Redox Biol. 2015;4:180-183.
Safety Precautions
Not for IV use.
Not suitable for people with galactosemia.
Availability
List Number
Item
64828
Vital AF 1.2 Cal Vanilla / 8 fl oz (237 mL) Recloseable Carton / 24 ct
62715
Vital AF 1.2 Cal / 33.8 fl oz (1 L) Ready-To-Hang Prefilled Container / 8 ct
<sup>*</sup>1.2 g of dietary fiber supplied by short-chain fructooligosaccharides.
<sup>*</sup>5.1 g of dietary fiber supplied by short-chain fructooligosaccharides.
Preparation
Instructions for Use:
8 fl oz Container
Store unopened at room temperature; avoid extreme temperatures.
Shake well prior to opening.
After opening, refrigerate and consume product within 48 hours. If consuming product directly from the container, refrigerate and consume within 24 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 at room temperature using a feeding pump or syringe.
Additional fluid requirements should be met by giving water between or after feedings or when flushing the tube.
Avoid contamination during preparation and use.
Ready-To-Hang Container
All 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.
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.
For Use with Enteral Feeding Pumps:
Remove dust cover from RTH Safety Screw Cap.
Remove dust cover from feeding set connector.
Insert feeding set connector into port of RTH Safety Screw Cap and completely pierce foil.
Turn connector collar clockwise until it is securely fastened.
Close clamp on set before inverting container.
Invert container and suspend, using hanging ring on bottom of container.
Precautions
Follow directions for use provided by manufacturer of feeding sets.
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.
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