Resource ISOSOURCE 1.5cal 250 mL

Nestlé ISOSOURCE 1.5 Cal High Energy High Protein Nutrition – 250mL

Nestlé Health Science ISOSOURCE® 1.5 Cal is a nutritionally complete, high-energy, high-protein liquid formula designed for the dietary management of individuals whose nutritional requirements cannot be met through normal dietary intake alone.

Providing 379 calories and 17.5g of protein per 250mL tetra pack, ISOSOURCE 1.5 Cal delivers concentrated nutritional support in a convenient, ready-to-use format.

With an energy density of 1.5 kcal/mL, the formula provides additional energy and protein without requiring large fluid volumes. It also contains dietary fibre, including pea fibre, fructo-oligosaccharides and inulin.

ISOSOURCE 1.5 Cal is suitable for both oral consumption and tube feeding, making it a versatile nutritional formula for home healthcare, aged care, hospital and clinical settings.

The unflavoured formulation is suitable for individuals requiring a neutral-tasting nutritional supplement or enteral feeding formula.

ISOSOURCE 1.5 Cal is classified as a food for special medical purposes and may be used as a sole source of nutrition under medical supervision.

Key Features & Benefits

• High-Energy Formula: Provides 379 calories per 250mL tetra pack to support increased energy requirements.

• High in Protein: Contains 17.5g of protein per 250mL to support dietary protein requirements and maintenance of muscle mass.

• Energy-Dense Nutrition: Delivers 1.5 kcal/mL, providing concentrated nutrition in a relatively small volume.

• Nutritionally Complete: Contains a balanced combination of protein, carbohydrates, fats, fibre, vitamins and minerals.

• Contains Dietary Fibre: Provides 2g of fibre per 250mL serving from a blend including pea fibre, fructo-oligosaccharides and inulin.

• Suitable for Oral or Tube Feeding: Can be consumed directly or administered through an enteral feeding tube as directed by a healthcare professional.

• Unflavoured Formula: Suitable for individuals who prefer a neutral-tasting nutritional product.

• Suitable as a Sole Source of Nutrition: May provide complete nutritional support when prescribed and monitored by a healthcare professional.

• Contains MCTs: Includes medium-chain triglycerides as part of its fat blend.

• 24 Key Micronutrients: Meets 100% of the Australian recommended dietary intake for 24 key micronutrients at 1500mL daily, based on the manufacturer's specified adult reference.

• Suitable for Vegetarians: Contains milk and soy proteins but no meat-derived ingredients.

• Ready to Use: Requires no mixing or preparation.

• Convenient Tetra Packaging: Available individually or in cartons of 24 for regular nutritional use.

Available Pack Sizes

Single Tetra – 250mL

Contains one 250mL tetra pack of ISOSOURCE 1.5 Cal.

Suitable for individual use or where smaller quantities are required.

Carton of 24 – 250mL Tetras

Contains 24 × 250mL tetra packs, providing a total of 6 litres.

Suitable for ongoing nutritional supplementation, enteral feeding programs, aged care facilities and healthcare providers.

Product Specifications

Nutritional Information

Average quantities per 250mL tetra pack:

ISOSOURCE 1.5 Cal also provides additional vitamins, minerals, choline and taurine.

Energy Distribution

• Protein: 19%

• Carbohydrate: 45%

• Fat: 35%

• Fibre: 1%

Recommended Uses

ISOSOURCE 1.5 Cal is specifically formulated for individuals with medical conditions where nutritional requirements cannot be met through dietary modification alone.

It may be recommended by a healthcare professional for:

• Disease-Related Malnutrition: Individuals experiencing inadequate energy and protein intake.

• Increased Nutritional Requirements: People requiring additional calories and protein during illness or recovery.

• Enteral Feeding: Individuals who require nutritional support through a feeding tube.

• Poor Oral Intake: Patients unable to meet nutritional requirements through their usual diet.

• Unintentional Weight Loss: Individuals requiring concentrated nutritional support.

• Older Adults: People requiring additional nutritional support as part of a clinically managed care plan.

• Fluid-Volume Considerations: Individuals who benefit from an energy-dense formula providing more calories in a smaller volume.

For use under medical supervision.

Directions for Use

For Oral Consumption

1. Shake the tetra pack well before use.

2. Chill before serving for improved palatability.

3. Open the pack and consume directly or pour into a clean drinking container.

4. Consume according to the nutritional management plan prescribed by your healthcare professional.

For Tube Feeding

1. Shake the tetra pack well before use.

2. Pour directly into a suitable tube-feeding container or syringe as directed by a healthcare professional.

3. Follow appropriate hygiene and enteral feeding procedures.

4. Do not add food or medication to the formula when administered through a feeding tube.

5. Follow the prescribed feeding rate, volume and administration schedule.

Recommended Daily Intake

The manufacturer's guidance is up to four 250mL packs daily as a sole source of nutrition, or as recommended by a healthcare professional.

Individual requirements may vary depending on age, medical condition, nutritional status and clinical assessment.

Storage Instructions

Unopened Packs

• Store in a cool, dry place.

• Protect from excessive heat and direct sunlight.

After Opening

• Cover, refrigerate and consume within 24 hours.

• If poured out of the original tetra pack into another container, cover tightly and use within 6 hours.

• Follow appropriate hygiene and food safety procedures when preparing for tube feeding.

Ingredients

Water, Maltodextrin (Corn), Vegetable Oil (Rapeseed), Milk Protein (Sodium Caseinate, Calcium Caseinate), Soy Protein, Fibres (Pea, Fructo-Oligosaccharide, Inulin), Medium Chain Triglyceride, Minerals (Calcium Citrate, Potassium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Chloride, Calcium Phosphate, Magnesium Oxide, Ferrous Sulphate, Zinc Sulphate, Manganese Sulphate, Copper Sulphate, Chromium Chloride, Sodium Molybdate, Potassium Iodide, Sodium Selenite), Emulsifier (Soy Lecithin), Vitamins (C, E, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, B6, Thiamine, Riboflavin, A, Beta-Carotene, Folic Acid, K, Biotin, D, B12), Choline Chloride, Taurine, Stabiliser (407), Acidity Regulators (330, 525).

Allergen Information: Contains Milk, Soy and Sulphites.

Dietary Information: Suitable for vegetarians.

Important Information

ISOSOURCE 1.5 Cal is a food for special medical purposes and must be used under medical supervision.

• Suitable as a sole source of nutrition under appropriate medical supervision.

• Suitable for individuals aged 4 years and above.

• Suitable for oral consumption or tube feeding as directed by a healthcare professional.

• Not for parenteral use.

• Contains milk, soy and sulphites.

• The appropriate daily intake and feeding regimen must be determined by a healthcare professional.

• Do not add food or medication to the formula when administered through a feeding tube.

• Follow appropriate hygiene procedures during preparation and administration.

• Always refer to the packaging for the latest nutritional, ingredient and allergen information.

Package Contents: Nestlé ISOSOURCE 1.5 Cal Unflavoured Liquid Nutritional Formula, 250mL tetra packs, supplied in your selected pack quantity.

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