Medically reviewed by Chris Schwerdt. Last updated on January 26, 2025
RESOURCE® FRUIT BEVERAGE
Novartis Nutrition
Therapeutic Nutrient
Indications And Clinical Uses: For patients requiring oral supplementation. For the dietary management of increased protein and calorie needs in the following patient groups: oncology, anorexia, pre-and post-operative, bowel preparation and fat malabsorption. Follow physician’s instructions for use.
Precautions: Not for parenteral administration.
Dosage: 8 Tetra Paks [1 880 mL or 6 020 kJ (1 440 kcal)] provides 1 440 kcal and at least 100% of the Canadian RNI (adult males, 25 to 49) for protein and essential vitamins and minerals.
Availability And Storage: Each 235 mL container contains: water, sugar, whey protein concentrate, magnesium gluconate, phosphoric acid, artificial flavor, corn syrup solids, citric acid, calcium chloride, soybean oil, choline bitartrate, L-cysteine, ascorbic acid, zinc sulfate, color, polyglycerol esters of fatty acids, alpha tocopheryl acetate, ferrous sulfate, niacinamide, acetic acid, d-calcium pantothenate, copper gluconate, manganese sulfate, thiamine hydrochloride, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin A palmitate, ethyl maltol, riboflavin, folic acid, biotin, potassium iodide, vitamin K1, vitamin D3, cyanocobalamin.
Energy Distribution: protein 19%, fat 2%, carbohydrate 79%; 320 kJ (77 kcal)/100 mL.
Tetra Paks of 235 mL (wild berry, peach, orange flavors), cases of 27.
RESOURCE® FRUIT BEVERAGE Novartis Nutrition Therapeutic Nutrient
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