Nutricia preOp is a ready-to-drink, lemon flavoured carbohydrate drink for pre-operative dietary management of patients undergoing elective surgery.
- Suitable for use as part of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) programs: carbohydrate loading before surgery is recommended to improve patient outcomes including shorter length of stay and reduced post-operative insulin resistance.
- Safe to use up until 2 hours prior to anaesthesia: shortens pre-operative fasting period and improves patient wellbeing by reducing feelings of thirst, hunger and weakness pre- and post-operative.
- 25.2g carbohydrate/bottle (100% energy): induces insulin release during pre-operative carbohydrate feeding which promotes anabolic state and results in reduction in post-operative insulin resistance.
- Maltodextrin polymer composition: lower osmolality than pure glucose or other monomer solutions and contributes to increased gastric emptying rate.
Directions
Shake well before use. Best served chilled. Usage to be determined by a healthcare professional.
Loading dose: 4 x 200ml the evening before surgery.
Final dose: 2 x 200ml 2 hours prior to anaesthesia.
Ingredients
Water, maltodextrin, fructose, potassium citrate, sodium citrate, acidity regulator (citric acid), flavouring (lemon), sweeteners (acesulfame K, sodium saccharine).
Does not contain: wheat, egg, nuts, lupins.
Halal certified. No Kosher forbidden ingredients. No gluten containing ingredients. No detectable gluten when tested to a sensitivity level of less than 5 parts per million (<5 ppm i.e. <5mg/kg). Low lactose (lactose <2g/100g).
Warnings
- Not suitable as a sole source of nutrition.
- Not for parenteral use.
- Not suitable for patients with delayed gastric emptying.
- Not suitable for emergency surgery patients.
- Not suitable for infants under 1 year of age.
- Use with caution in young children and patients with diabetes mellitus.
Store in a cool, dry place. Once opened, store in the refrigerator. Discard unused contents after 24 hours.