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Cubitan

Adult Adult
Features
 
 
 
  • High in protein (17.6 g protein/bottle): to facilitate rapid and effective wound healing.1
  • Enriched with arginine (3 g/bottle): to stimulate wound healing through collagen deposition.2,3
  • Enriched with vitamin C (250 mg/bottle): to promote collagen synthesis and increase wound stability.4,5
  • Enriched with vitamin E (38 mg a-TE/bottle): to aid wound healing through antioxidant properties.6
  • Enriched with selenium (64μg/bottle): important for wound healing as part of the enzyme glutathione peroxidase.7
  • Enriched with zinc (9mg/bottle): to support collagen formation, protein synthesis and tissue regeneration.4,8,9
  • User-friendly bottle: ergonomic plastic bottle, with resealable easy to open cap.

 

 

 
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Product Information

A ready-to-drink, high protein oral nutritional supplement enriched with nutrients essential for wound healing including arginine, vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium and zinc.

Indications

For the dietary management of:

  • Disease-related malnutrition.
  • Patients with pressure injuries.
Important Notice
  • Not suitable as a sole source of nutrition.
  • Not for parenteral use.
  • Not suitable for tube feeding.
  • Not suitable for patients with galactosaemia.
  • Not suitable for patients with cow’s milk protein allergy.
  • Not suitable for infants and children under 3 years of age.
  • Use with caution in children aged 3-17 years of age.
  • Must be used under medical supervision.
  • Not recommended for use in critically ill patients.
Direction of Use
  • Shake well before use.
  • Best served chilled.
  • Usage to be determined by a healthcare professional.
Storage
  • Store in a cool, dry place.
  • Once opened, close the bottle and store in a refrigerator for maximum 24 hours.
Order Information

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CubitanPresentationProduct CodeUnits per carton
Vanilla200ml bottle4126724
Ingredients
Full ingredients list and nutritional information is available on the product fact sheet.
Allergen & Cultural Information
  • Contains: milk and soy.
  • Halal certified.
  • Nutricia UK and/or Ireland have Kosher approval for this product.
  • 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).
References
  1. Lee SK, Posthauer ME, Dorner B, et al. Pressure ulcer healing with a concentrated, fortified, collagen protein hydrolysate supplement: a randomized controlled trial. Adv Skin Wound Care. 2006;19:92-6.
  2. Barbul A, Lazarou SA, Efron DT, et al. Arginine enhances wound healing and lymphocyte immune responses in humans. Surgery. 1990;108:331-6.
  3. Desneves KJ, Todorovic BE, Cassar A, Crowe TC. Treatment with supplementary arginine, vitamin C and zinc in patients with pressure ulcers: a randomised controlled trial. Clin Nutr. 2005;24:979-987.
  4. Scholl D, Langkamp-Henken B. Nutrient recommendations for wound healing. J Intraven Nurs. 2001;24:124-132.
  5. Harris CL, Fraser C. Malnutrition in the institutionalized elderly: the effects on wound healing. Ostomy Wound Manage. 2004;50:54-63.
  6. Williams JZ, Barbul A. Nutrition and wound healing. Surg Clin North Am. 2003;83:571-596.
  7. Meyer NA, Muller MJ, Herndon DN. Nutrient support of the healing wound.  New Horiz. 1994;2:202-214.
  8. Liszewski RF. The effect of zinc on wound healing: a collective review.  J Am Osteopath Assoc. 1981;81:104-106.
  9. Breslow R. Nutritional status and dietary intake of patients with pressure ulcers: review of research literature 1943 to 1989. Decubitus. 1991;4:16-21.

 Nutricia products are intended for the nutritional management of diseases and related medical conditions and therefore should be used under medical supervision.

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