Monograph Details

Nutrition > Formulas/metabolic disorders
OPTIMENTAL
Manufacturer
Ross Products Division
Legal Classification
OTC
Pharmacological Class
Elemental medical nutritional supplement.
Generic Name
Protein (soy protein hydrolysate, partially hydrolyzed sodium caseinate), carbohydrate (fructooligosaccharides [FOS], corn maltodextrin, sucrose), fat (structured lipid [interesterified sardine oil, MCT], canola, soy oil), L-arginine, L-carnitine, taurine, vitamins, minerals; low residue; vanilla flavor; lactose- and gluten-free.
Indications
Supplemental or sole-source feeding for patients with malabsorptive conditions (eg, Crohn's disease, short-bowel disease) or metabolic stress, and acute trauma.
Adults and Children
Provides 237Cal/8oz (1000Cal/L). May give orally or via feeding-tube.
How Supplied
Cans—8oz
Additional Resources
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