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Optimental®


Therapeutic, Elemental Nutrition for Malabsorptive Conditions

OPTIMENTAL is a ready-to-feed formula for patients who need dietary management of stress/trauma, Crohn’s disease, and malabsorptive conditions requiring elemental diets, and for patients who can benefit from supplemental arginine.
  • For tube or oral feeding
  • For supplemental or sole-source nutrition
  • Not for parenteral use
  • Use under medical supervision

Features

  • Complete, Balanced Nutrition®
  • Elemental protein system consisting of 67% soy protein hydrolysate, 28% partially hydrolyzed sodium caseinate, and 5% arginine
  • Contains an MCT/sardine oil structured lipid for excellent absorption of omega-3 fatty acids, fat-soluble vitamins, and antioxidants1,2
  • Contains EPA (2.29 g/L) and DHA (1 g/L) to help modulate inflammation and support immune function1
  • Includes 1.2 g of NutraFlora® scFOS®/8 fl oz (5 g/L). scFOS are prebiotics that stimulate the growth of beneficial bacteria in the colon
  • Contains added arginine (5.5 g/L total arginine) for wound healing and immune support
  • Elevated levels of antioxidants to help prevent free radical damage
  • Meets or exceeds 100% of the RDI for 24 essential vitamins and minerals in 1422 Cal (1422 mL)
  • Gluten-Free
  • Lactose-Free

1 Kenler AS et al. Ann Surg1996;223(3):316-333.
2 Tso P et al. J Nutr2001;131:2157-2163.



Nutrition Information

Product Data
Nutrient Density (Cal/mL)
1.0
Protein (% Cal)
20.5
Carbohydrate (% Cal)
54.5
Fat (% Cal)
25.0
MCT:LCT
28:72
Cal to meet 100% RDIs
1422
mL to meet 100% RDIs
1422
Total Cal/g Nitrogen
122:1
Nonprotein Cal/g Nitrogen
97:1
Osmolality (mOsm/kg H2O)
540
Renal Solute Load (mOsm/L)
421
Viscosity
Thin (Room Temperature and Chilled)
Minimum Tube Size for Gravity/Pump Feeding, Fr
8/5
Nutrient Data
8 fl oz
1000 mL
Calories
237
1000
Protein, g
12.2
51.3
Total Carbohydrate, g
32.9
138.7
Dietary Fiber, g
1.2
5.0
scFOS, g
1.2
5.0
Total Fat, g
6.7
28.4
Water, g
197
832
Vitamins
Vitamin A, IU
1950
8290
Beta-Carotene, mg
0.84
3.6
Vitamin D, IU
67
285
Vitamin E, IU
50
215
Vitamin K, mcg
20
85
Vitamin C, mg
50
215
Folic Acid, mcg
135
565
Thiamin (Vit B1), mg
0.50
2.2
Riboflavin (Vit B2), mg
0.57
2.4
Vitamin B6, mg
0.67
2.9
Vitamin B12, mcg
2.0
8.5
Niacin, mg
6.7
29
Choline, mg
100
425
Biotin, mcg
100
425
Pantothenic Acid, mg
3.4
15
Minerals
Sodium, mg
250
1055
Sodium, mEq
10.9
45.9
Potassium, mg
415
1760
Potassium, mEq
10.7
45.0
Chloride, mg
320
1335
Chloride, mEq
9.0
37.7
Calcium, mg
250
1055
Phosphorus, mg
250
1055
Magnesium, mg
100
425
Iodine, mcg
38
160
Manganese, mg
0.84
3.6
Copper, mg
0.34
1.5
Zinc, mg
3.8
16
Iron, mg
3.0
13
Selenium, mcg
12
50
Chromium, mcg
20
85
Molybdenum, mcg
25
110
L-Carnitine, mg
25
110
Taurine, mg
25
110




Availability

8-fl-oz cans; 24/case
Flavor
List Number
Vanilla
54638

Ross Ready-To-Hang®1000-mL prefilled containers; 8/case
Flavor
List Number
Unflavored
57045




Preparation


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Ingredients


Vanilla
Water, Corn Maltodextrin, Sugar (Sucrose), Soy Protein Hydrolysate, Structured Lipid (Interesterified Marine Oil [Contains One or More of the Following: Anchovy, Menhaden, Salmon, Sardine, Tuna] and Medium Chain Triglycerides), Partially Hydrolyzed Sodium Caseinate, Fructooligosaccharides, Canola Oil, Soybean Oil, Calcium Phosphate, Natural and Artificial Flavor, L-Arginine, Sodium Citrate, Cellulose Gel, Magnesium Phosphate, Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters of Mono-Diglycerides, Magnesium Chloride, Potassium Citrate, Ascorbic Acid, Choline Chloride, Cellulose Gum, d-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, Taurine, L-Carnitine, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacinamide, Calcium Pantothenate, Manganese Sulfate, Thiamine Chloride Hydrochloride, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Beta-Carotene, Riboflavin, Cupric Sulfate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Folic Acid, Biotin, Potassium Iodide, Sodium Selenate, Phylloquinone, Cyanocobalamin, and Vitamin D3. (FAN 8274-02)
Contains milk and soy ingredients.