Post on 08-Jul-2020
High Fiber Formula for Gentle Relief of Constipation
Natural
Prune
Flavor
Fiber-Stat® n 15 grams (60% DV) of soluble prebiotic fiber in one ounce
n Contains FOS (prebiotic) for colon health
n Appropriate for diabetics
n Ready to drink, or mix with any food or beverage
n Low in Phosphorous, Potassium and Sodium
Triple
Action
Formula!
One Ounce
Gentle, Effective Relief From Constipation While Improving Colon Health:
Triple
Action
Formula!
One Ounce
Polydextrose
FOS
Prune Juice Concentrate
n Prebiotic soluble fiber clinically proven to soften stool, increase bowel frequency, fecal weight, & ease of defecation, while increasing beneficial bacteria in the colon
n Prebiotic increasing the growth of beneficial bacteria for colon health
n Producing short chain fatty acids that stimulates water & electrolyte absorption softening stool for ease of defecation
n Pure extract of dried prunes (fruit) stimulating natural bowel regulation
Use Fiber-Stat® For These Indications n Constipation
n Bowel Irregularity
n Low Fiber Intake
n Laxative Users
n Colon Health
Fiber Is Critical Most healthy adults consume 5-10 g/day of fiber whereas the recommendation for adults over 50 is 21-30 g/day
Fiber is needed to help Treat Constipation
n Fiber supplementation is recommended as the 1st line of constipation treatment
n 74% of LTC residents are on laxatives
n Laxatives can lead to diarrhea, fecal incontinence, hypoalbuminemia & dehydration
n Fiber supplementation in LTC residents decreased laxative use, increased bowel frequency, & prevented constipation
ConstipationPrevalence
50% in LTC 50% of older people are constipated upon
hospital admission
ConstipationCost
$2,253 annuallyper resident in nursing labor & supply costs
Total Fiber Fiber Grams/ Serving Amount of Product Source Serving Size Form Fluid
Fiber-Stat® Polydextrose, 15 2 TBS Liquid 1 oz FOS, Prune Concentrate
Regularity Blend of oats, 7 1 TBS Powder 8 oz PlusTM corn, legume, soy & apple fibers
Clear-to-goTM Maltodextrin, FOS 7 1 TBS Powder 8 oz
Benefiber® Partially 3 1 TBS Powder 8 oz hydrolyzed guar gum (PHGG)
Metamucil® Inulin 5 1 TBS Powder 8 oz Clear
Metamucil® Psyllium Husk 3 1 TBS Powder 8 oz
Smooth
Texture
Citrucel® Methylcellulose 2 1 TBS Powder 8 oz
=
One ounce of Fiber-Stat®
is equal to 5 x 8 oz glasses of a typical fiber supplement.
Fiber-Stat® Compared to Typical Fiber Supplements
n Less volume more fiber per serving
n Ready-to-drink vs powder
n Contains 15 g of prebiotics for colon health
n Convenient to administer orally & through feeding tube
Size Item Flavor Case Pack HCPCS NDCF #
Bottles (887 ml - 30 oz.) 70001 Prune 6/30 oz. B4104 26974-0410-70 Packets (30 ml - one oz) 70400-U Prune 4 x 24 x 1 oz B4104 26974-0410-71
Ingredients: Filtered Water, Polydextrose (soluble dietary fiber), Prune Juice Concentrate, Fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS), Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Phosphoric Acid. Lactose Free, Gluten Free, Soy Free. Use orally or with tube feeding. Osmolality: 470 mOsm/kg water Viscosity: thin
Directions: Take 1 oz (30 ml) one or two times a day as needed.
Main Features: • Triple action formula with FOS + Prune Juice Concentrate• Contain prebiotics for colon health• Provides 60% of Daily Value of fiber in 1 oz
Indications: • Constipation• Bowel irregularity• Low fiber intake• Laxative users• Colon Health
Triple
Action
Formula!
One Ounce
Nutrition FactsServing Size: 30 ml (2 tablespoons)Servings per Container: 30
Amount Per Serving % Daily Value†
Calories 30 Calories from Fat 0 0%
Total Carbohydrate 18.5 g 6%
Sugar 3.5 g **
Dietary Fiber 15 g 60%
Soluble Fiber 15 g **
Protein 0
Sodium 15 mg <1% Potassium 16 mg <1% Phosphorus 6 mg <1%
†Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 -calorie diet.**Daily Value not established.
Fiber-Stat® Superior Formula. Superior Results. Benefit to the Resident/Patientn Low volume, great taste, easy to taken Reduced bloating & gasn Gentle reliefn Improved colon healthn Does not interfere with drug/nutrient absorptionn Reduced laxative usen Potential improvement in Quality of Life
Benefit to the Clinician:n Save time: Easy to administration & monitor intaken Better compliancen Reliable, Effectiven Helps prevent constipation (50% prevalence) which can lead to fecal impactionn Reduction in complications associated with laxatives (dehydration, fecal incontinence, hypoalbuminemia)n Helps with glycemic controln May help improve quality indicators associated with constipation & laxative use