Guidelines for oral nutrition support - East Cheshire NHS Trust

Appendix 3How to Store & Use Oral Nutritional SupplementsUnopened supplements should be stored in a cool (5-25 o C) dry place. Some, e.g.Ensure Plus and Ensure Plus Juce, are more palatable if served chilled from the Wardfridge.Always check the 'best before' date before using.Once opened items should be labelled with the patient’s name. The following guidelinesshould be followed:Product Label required Once opened usewithinAdditionalinformationCalogen Date 14 days Must be stored inward drugs fridgeEnsure Plus Date and time 4 hoursEnsure PlusFibreEnsure PlusJuceEnsure PlusCremeDate and timeDate and timeDate and time4 hours4 hours4 hoursEnsure Twocal Date and time 4 hoursNepro Date and time 4 hoursMaxijul Powder Date 1 monthProcal Date 1 month for TubSingle use for SachetScandishake/EnshakeBuild-UpDate and timeWhen made up: 4 hours at roomtemperature24 hours in fridgeStore in ward foodfridge in coveredjug/beakerOpened sachet: 2 daysOpened sachet incool, dry place.Thickener andthickeneddrinksDate and timeWhen made up: 4 hours at roomtemperatureFor supplements not listed please refer to manufacturer's information or dietetic instruction.CNSG 003 East Cheshire NHS Trust Guidelines for Oral Nutrition Support in Adults Page 12 of 17