Oxepa®
Oxepa® is a nutritionally complete, high energy, low carbohydrate, high fat tube feed, enriched with omega 3 fatty acids and antioxidants, for people with lung injury or those who require ventilation.
Features
- Complete and balanced nutrition
- Provides 1.5 calories per ml to help gain or maintain a healthy weight
- High protein for tissue maintenance and repair
- Contains a high fat, low carbohydrate content to help assist with ease of breathing and reduce the requirements for ventilatory support
- Enriched with eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), gamma linolenic acid (GLA) and antioxidants to help reduce lung inflammation in people on ventilators
- Clinically lactose and gluten free
- Available in a 500ml ready to use bottle for tube feeding, with a 24 hour hang time
Presentation
- 500ml ready-to-hang plastic bottle
Flavour
- Unflavoured
Preparation
- Oxepa® is ready to use
- Do not dilute or add anything to the ready-to-hang bottle unless instructed, under the guidance of your healthcare professional
Contraindications
- Not suitable for children under 1 year of age
- Use with caution in children under 4 years of age
- Not suitable for people with galactosaemia
- Not for parenteral (intravenous) use
Remember to always consult your Doctor, Dietitian or Healthcare Professional before using Oxepa®
