Before Using This Enteral Nutrition Formula of Jevity
If you are taking any of these enteral nutrition formulas without a
prescription, carefully read and follow any precautions on the label. For
enteral nutrition formulas, the following should be considered:
Allergies?Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic
reaction to any of the ingredients listed for your enteral nutrition formula.
Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other
substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.
Pregnancy?Studies on effects in pregnancy have not been done in
either humans or animals.
Breast-feeding?This enteral nutrition formula has not been reported to
cause problems in nursing babies.
Children?Caution should be used when giving enteral feedings to
children less than one year of age. Very young children may not be able to
eliminate the feeding from the body. Although there is no specific information
about the use of enteral feedings in older children, it is not expected to cause
different side effects or problems in these children than it does in adults.
Older adults?Older adults may be at risk of developing problems
related to the use of a nasogastric tube (tube going through the nose into the
stomach), such as aspiration (sucking fluid into the lungs) or removing the
nasogastric tube. The enteral feeding itself has not been shown to cause
different side effects or problems in older people than it does in younger
adults.
Medicines?Although certain medications and enteral nutrition
formulas should not be used together at all, in other cases they may be used
together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may
want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your health
care professional if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter
[OTC]) medicine.
Other medical problems?The presence of other medical problems may
affect the use of enteral feedings. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have
any other medical problems, especially:
- Breathing problems or
- Dehydration or
- Diabetes mellitus (sugar diabetes) or
- Diarrhea or
- Heart problems or
- Hyperglycemia (high levels of sugar in the blood) or
- Hyperlipidemia or
- Lactose intolerance or
- Liver problems or
- Pancreas problems?Enteral feedings may make these conditions worse; your
doctor may recommend a special formula for your condition
- Intestine problems or
- Stomach problems?These problems may prevent enteral formulas from being
absorbed properly
- Kidney problems?Higher blood levels of certain ingredients of the enteral
feeding may result, and a smaller amount of enteral feeding may be needed.
- Malnutrition, severe?Heart and nerve problems have been reported when
feeding a patient who is severely malnourished; enteral formula may need to
be used in smaller amounts
Proper Use of This Enteral Nutrition Formula
Your enteral feeding may be given by mouth or by a feeding tube. Use the
amount recommended by your doctor.
For patients taking the oral liquid form of enteral nutrition:
- This preparation is in ready-to-use form. No dilution is needed unless
directed by your physician.
- Shake the preparation well before opening. Refrigerate after opening, out
of the reach of children. Most formulas can be kept in the refrigerator for
1 to 2 days. Check the label of your product.
For patients using the powder form of this preparation:
- For mixing or other use, follow carefully the instructions on the package.
- Any unused solution should be kept in the refrigerator, out of the reach
of children. Most formulas can be kept in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 days.
Check the label of your product.
Storage?To store the unopened container:
- Keep out of the reach of children.
- Store away from heat and direct light.
- Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp
places. Heat or moisture may cause the enteral nutrition formula to break
down.
- Keep the enteral nutrition formula from freezing. Do not refrigerate,
unless the product has been opened or mixed.
- Do not keep outdated enteral nutrition formulas or those no longer needed.
Be sure that any discarded enteral nutrition formula is out of the reach of
children.
Precautions While Using This Enteral Nutrition Formula
Enteral feedings must be handled properly to protect them from bacteria.
Enteral feedings should be used for no more than 12 hours at room temperature
and then should be discarded.
If you are taking your enteral feeding through a tube, enteral formulas that
are too thick may clog the feeding tube. If this happens, check with your doctor,
nurse, dietitian, or pharmacist.
Side Effects of This Enteral Nutrition Formula
Some problems may result from improper use of an enteral formula or use of
the incorrect formula in your condition. Check with your doctor if any of the
following problems occur:
More common
Confusion; convulsions (seizures); decrease in urine volume; dryness of
mouth; frequent urination; increased thirst; irregular heartbeat; mood or
mental changes; muscle cramps or pain; numbness or tingling in hands, feet,
or lips; respiratory distress, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing;
unexplained nervousness; unusual tiredness or weakness; weakness or
heaviness of legs; weak pulse
Other problems may occur that usually do not need medical attention. They may
go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the enteral nutrition formula.
However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or
are bothersome:
Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you
notice any other effects, check with your doctor.
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