Nutrison 1000ml OpTri Bottle

What Is Nutrison 1000ml OpTri Bottle?

Nutrison 1000ml OpTri Bottle is a nutritionally complete, fibre-free enteral tube feed designed to provide balanced nutrition for adults who require tube feeding.

Suitable for adults who require enteral nutrition, including people with disease-related malnutrition or those requiring a residue-restricted diet, and must be used under medical supervision.

Nutrison 1000ml OpTri Bottle Features and Benefits

• Nutritionally complete formula: Nutrison provides 1,000 kcal and 40 g of protein per 1,000 ml bottle, making it suitable as a sole source of nutrition when used according to the prescribed feeding regimen. The formula also provides carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and minerals as part of its balanced nutritional profile.
• Standard energy density: Nutrison provides 1 kcal per ml, allowing healthcare professionals to calculate and manage energy intake according to an individual's prescribed nutritional requirements. Each 1,000 ml OpTri Bottle provides 1,000 kcal when the full bottle is administered.
• Fibre-free enteral nutrition: Nutrison contains less than 1 g of fibre per 1,000 ml and is designed for people who require a residue-restricted enteral diet. The fibre-free formulation provides an option when a healthcare professional determines that dietary fibre should be restricted.
• Ready-to-use OpTri Bottle: Nutrison comes in a 1,000 ml ready-to-use OpTri Bottle that doesn't require mixing or preparation before administration. The OpTri Bottle can be used with compatible enteral feeding equipment as part of either a closed or open feeding system.
• Designed for enteral feeding: Nutrison is formulated specifically for administration through an enteral feeding tube and is not intended for parenteral use. The formula should be administered according to the feeding regimen recommended by a doctor, dietitian or other qualified healthcare professional.
• Practical format for ongoing feeding: Nutrison is supplied in cartons containing 8 x 1,000 ml OpTri Bottles, with Nutricia product code 196493. The larger bottle format is suitable for prescribed enteral feeding regimens where nutritionally complete tube feeding is required.

What Is Nutrison 1000ml OpTri Bottle Used For?

• Nutrison 1000ml OpTri Bottle is commonly recommended for adults with disease-related malnutrition, to help provide nutritionally complete enteral nutrition when tube feeding is clinically indicated.
• Nutrison 1000ml OpTri Bottle is commonly recommended for adults who require a residue-restricted diet, to help provide complete enteral nutrition through a fibre-free formulation containing less than 1 g of fibre per 1,000 ml.
• Nutrison 1000ml OpTri Bottle is commonly recommended for adults who cannot meet their prescribed nutritional requirements through normal food intake and require enteral feeding, to help provide energy, protein, vitamins and minerals through a nutritionally complete formula.
• Nutrison 1000ml OpTri Bottle is commonly recommended for adults who require tube feeding as their sole source of nutrition, to help provide complete nutrition when used in quantities prescribed by a healthcare professional.

How to Use Nutrison 1000ml OpTri Bottle for Tube Feeding

1. Check the product before feeding: Check the Nutrison 1000ml OpTri Bottle and its contents before use, and don't use the product if the bottle is damaged or the contents appear abnormal.
2. Prepare the formula: Shake the Nutrison 1000ml OpTri Bottle well before use and administer the formula at room temperature unless otherwise directed by a healthcare professional.
3. Connect the feeding system: Connect the Nutrison OpTri Bottle to a compatible enteral giving set using appropriate hygienic handling procedures. Nutrison can be administered through an appropriate enteral feeding system according to the prescribed feeding regimen.
4. Follow the prescribed feeding plan: Administer Nutrison at the volume and feeding rate recommended by a doctor, dietitian or other qualified healthcare professional. Individual nutritional requirements and feeding tolerance should determine the appropriate daily amount.
5. Observe the appropriate hanging time: Nutrison used as an aseptically handled closed system has a maximum hanging time of 24 hours after connection to the giving set. Nutrison used in an open system has a maximum hanging time of 8 hours.
6. Store opened product correctly: An opened Nutrison bottle should be closed, refrigerated and used within a maximum of 24 hours. Any unused formula remaining after the recommended storage period should be discarded.

Important Safety Information

• Nutrison must be used under medical supervision and is intended for enteral use only.
• Nutrison is not suitable for parenteral use and should only be administered through the gastrointestinal tract.
• Nutrison is not suitable for people with galactosaemia or cow's milk protein allergy.
• Nutrison is not suitable for children under 3 years of age.
• Nutrison contains ingredients derived from milk, soy and fish, which should be considered when managing known food allergies or intolerances.

Is Nutrison 1000ml OpTri Bottle NDIS Eligible?

Nutrison 1000ml OpTri Bottle is NDIS eligible and may be purchased using NDIS funding where enteral nutrition is included within the participant's approved supports. NDIS participants, carers and support providers should confirm that the purchase aligns with the participant's individual NDIS plan and funding arrangements.