Nepro HP is a 1.8kcal/ml, energy dense1,2, oral nutritional supplement and tube feed, for use as a sole source of nutrition or as a nutritional supplement for patients with;
Chronic or acute kidney disease who are on haemodialysis or continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD)
Cirrhosis
Those with other conditions requiring a high-energy, low electrolyte, low volume enteral feed
In a study of NEPRO as supplemental nutrition, patients on dialysis had1:
Increased serum albumin
Increased serum prealbumin
Improved nutritional status (as signed by SGA [subjective global assessment])
Nepro HP has CARBSTEADY® carbohydrate blend designed to help manage blood glucose response. This is due to the presence of fibersol, a slowly digested, low glycemic carbohydrate4,5. It is also enriched with a prebiotic FOS. Prebiotics may help support the management of uremia6.
FEATURES
High in energy and protein
Kidney Support
Health Lipid blend
CARBSTEADY®
Modified electrolytes
PRECAUTIONS
Nepro HP is suitable as a sole or supplemental source of nutrition to be used under medical supervision. Nepro HP has decreased levels of potassium compared to standard feeds.
Not for Parenteral use
Not for use in galactosemia
Not intended for use in children unless recommended by a physician or qualified healthcare professional
References:
National Kidney Foundation: K/DOQI clinical practice guidelines for nutrition in chronic renal failure. Am J Kidney Disease, 2000; 35(Suppl 2), S1‐S140.
Cano N et al. ESPEN Guidelines on Enteral Nutrition: Acute Renal Failure. Clin Nutr 2006; 25: 295‐310.
Caglar K, et al. Kidney Int. 2002;62(3):1054-1059.
Schepers E et al, 2010; 29: 130‐136.
International Table of Glycemic Load Values. Am J Clin Nutr, 2002; 76:5‐56.
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