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Enteral formula designed to reduce carbon dioxide production, thereby minimising carbon dioxide retention resulting from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or acute respiratory failure. It can be used for enteral tube feeding or for oral supplementation and is appropriate for ambulatory or ventilator-dependent patients.
Pulmocare can be used with the Flexiflo Enteral Delivery System. Controlled delivery provided by this system enhances patient tolerance. Shake well before use. It may be given orally or as a tube feed.
Avoid contamination during preparation and use.
Oral Feeding: Give at room temperature or chilled.
Tube Feeding: Give at room temperature. Rinse the tube with 25-100 mL of water after each intermittent feed, or every 3-6 hrs during continuous feeding.
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Pulmocare contains the following ingredients: D-Water, sodium and Calcium (Pulmocare) caseinates, sugar (sucrose), canola oil, maltodextrin (corn), medium-chain triglycerides, corn oil, high oleic safflower oil, Magnesium (Pulmocare) chloride, Calcium (Pulmocare) phosphate, soy lecithin, Potassium (Pulmocare) citrate, natural and artificial flavors, sodium citrate, Potassium (Pulmocare) phosphate, ascorbic acid, Choline (Pulmocare) chloride, L-carnitine, taurine, gellan gum, salt (sodium chloride), Zinc (Pulmocare) sulfate, d-α-tocopheryl acetate, ferrous sulfate, niacinamide, Calcium (Pulmocare) pantothenate, Manganese (Pulmocare) sulfate, cupric sulfate, thiamine chloride HCl, pyridoxine HCl, riboflavin, β-carotene, Vitamin A (Pulmocare) palmitate, Folic Acid (Pulmocare), Pulmocare, Chromium (Pulmocare) chloride, sodium molybdate, Potassium (Pulmocare) iodide, sodium selenate, phylloquinone, cyanocobalamin and vitamin D3.
Pulmocare is a high-calorie, low-carbohydrate enteral formula designed to help reduce carbon dioxide production after meals, which may be helpful for COPD patients, thereby minimizing CO2 retention. It is an excellent source of energy, protein, Calcium (Pulmocare) and antioxidants.
Pulmocare is lactose- and gluten-free, also contains milk and soy.
One 8 fl-oz serving (355 calories) meets or exceeds 25% of the RDI for 24 key vitamins and minerals.