Top 5 Milk Brands for Tube Feeding in KL
- 24 ANGELS HOMECARE
- Jun 15, 2021
- 3 min read
Updated: Nov 26, 2024
During the tube feeding process, nutrition supplement is the main things for the patients to provide essential nutrients and improve the maintenance and repair the body cells. In the market, there are different brands of milk for tube feeding with various nutrition and formulations, even the effect after using it.
Here are the 5 best milk brands tube feeding in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in no particular order.
1. JEVITY®
(source: Abbott Nutrition Malaysia)
JEVITY is prepared for adults which is the fibre-fortified and high-nitrogen liquid tube-feeding formula. It can be used for oral or tube feeding. It contains different high-value nutrition, including fibre, high protein, essential vitamins and minerals. It also contains an isotonic formula that is suitable for those intolerants of hyperosmolar feedings.
Company: Abbott
Origin Country: United States
Volume: 237ml per can
Halal: Yes
Price (estimation): ≈RM8
***Disclaimer: Price might vary depends on the shops.
(source: Abbott Nutrition Malaysia)
2. Peptamen
(source: Nestlé Malaysia)
Peptamen is an adult nutritional product with vanilla flavour, 100% high quality whey and 70% of the fat as MCT, lactose-free and gluten-free. It can be used for tube feeding or oral supplement to achieve sole source of nutrition. Peptamen also provides balanced nutrition such as carbohydrate, protein, fat and 31 vitamins and minerals that can be easily absorbed by the patients with impaired gastrointestinal function.
Company: Nestlé
Origin country: Switzerland
Net Weight: 400g
Halal: Yes
Price (estimation): ≈RM95
***Disclaimer: Price might vary depends on the shops
3. Enprovis Plus
(source: Enprovis Plus)
Enprovis Plus is a complete and balanced nutrition formula which is made in Australia. It can be used by all the adults, even the diabetics because it has low glycaemic index. It can be used for nasogastric tube feeding. Enprovis Plus contains various of high-value nutrition such as high-quality protein (whey protein concentrate), high energy, high in calcium and several key micronutrients (vitamin A, B1, B2, B6, B12, D, E, & K). It is highly recommended for the patients who are looking for various nutrition to strengthen their immune function and muscle mass.
Company: Aegisu
Origin Country: Australia
Net Weight: 850g
Halal: Yes
Price (estimation): ≈RM85
***Disclaimer: Price might vary depends on shops
4. Appeton Wellness Recovery
(source: Appeton)
Appeton Wellness Recovery is a function nutritional product because it is formulated with LACTIUM® and high-quality protein. LACTIUM® is a type of hydrolysed casein that helps to have better sleep and thus improving the ability of body to rebuild itself and recover efficiently. High quality protein helps to rebuild cells and body tissues, improve strength and mobility, efficiently heal wounds and boost the immune system. It is highly recommended for the patients who discharged from hospital, are having a post-surgery or recovering from an illness.
Company: Appeton
Origin Country: Malaysia
Net weight: 900g
Halal: Yes
Price (estimation): ≈RM150
***Disclaimer: Price might vary depends on the shops
5. Ensure Gold Wheat Flavoured Complete Nutrition Complete Nutrition Powder
(source: Abbott Nutrition Malaysia)
Ensure Gold is a Complete Nutrition to fill in the nutrition gaps in adults. It can help to improve strength and immunity. Ensure Gold contains many value-nutrition, including high-quality proteins, carbohydrates, and essential fats that help to provide strength and energy. It also contains a dual blend of prebiotics for better nutrient absorption, enhanced immunity and normal digestive function.
Company: Abbott
Origin Country: United States
Net Weight: 850g
Halal: Yes
Price (estimation): ≈RM90
***Disclaimer: Price might vary depends on the shops
Notice
In the tube feeding process, the flow rate, volume and dilution are based on the patient’s condition and tolerance. Please seek advice from your doctor for the methods of tube feeding and the brands with suitable nutrition for the body.
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