ProSource TF
ProSource TF is a high protein, very low carbohydrate supplement that enables you to increase the protein intake of patients being enterally tube fed without increasing their carbohydrates or volume; or changing their required enteral feed.
Each 45ml sachet of ProSource TF contains 11g protein and only 1g carbohydrates making it ideal when you need to alter the ratio of protein to carbohydrates that are being delivered by their required enteral feed.
ProSource TF is further supplemented with essential amino acids to ensure it has a PDCAAS score of 100.
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Product introduction video
Product Features & Benefits
11g protein in each 45ml sachet
Ideal for protein energy malnutrition and patients on a fluid restricted diet e.g. wounds, pressure sores, burns, renal disease, oncology, liver disease, bariatrics and elderly malnourished.
Ready to use liquid with ‘water like’ consistency
No pre-mixing is required and is ideal for use with enteral feeding tubes as will not cause tube blockage*.
*Note: We always recommend flushing the patient’s feeding tube with water pre and post administration of ProSource TFSingle use sterile sachets
Easy for patients to use and health professionals to administer, whilst assisting with infection control. Can be easily poured directly into a 60ml syringe. Click here to view administration guidelines.
Uses hydrolysed collagen
Hydrolysis breaks down proteins into smaller peptides, which aids gut absorption
A complete protein
ProSource TF is complete in all essential amino acids at levels high enough to ensure quality.
Isotonic osmolality
ProSource TF has an osmolality level of 380 mOsm/kg water, making it close to isotonic, thus helping to improve patient tolerance.
ACBS approved
ACBS approved for Hypoproteineamia – widely prescribed and reimbursed within the community.
Lactose, gluten & milk free
Can be used with a wide range of dietary requirements, free from all 14 allergens and is Halal certified
Administration, Dosage & Directions for use
ProSource TF should be administered by a clinician or dietitian and dosage is dependent on the age, body weight and medical condition of the patient. Click here to view our ProSource TF enteral administration guidelines
Indications
For the dietary management of conditions requiring supplementation with protein.
Precautions & Contra-indications
Must only be used under strict medical supervision. For enteral use only. Not suitable as a sole source of nutrition. Not recommended for children under 3 years of age. May not be suitable for vegetarians and other groups due to processing of some of the ingredients. Contains beef derivatives.
Shelf Life & Storage
ProSource TF has a shelf life of 18 months from date of manufacture. Store unopened at room temperature (not exceeding 25oC). Once opened, consume immediately.
Pack Size & Ordering
ProSource TF is available in packs of 100 x 45ml sachets
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When to Use ProSource TF?
ProSource TF’s unique formulation combining 11g protein, only 1g carbohydrate and a ‘water like’ consistency in just 45ml of liquid make it ideal to use when you need to increase the protein intake of patients being enterally tube fed without increasing their carbohydrates or volume; or changing their required enteral feed.
Typical conditions where increased protein may be required, or where volume may be an issue include:
- In ITU / ICU
- Renal Dialysis
- Cancer Cachexia
- Liver Disease
- Pressure Ulcers
- Burns & Post surgery (e.g. for wound care)
- Elderly Malnutrition
- Post Bariatric Surgery
How to Use ProSource TF?
ProSource TF is a ready to use liquid and can be administered without the need for pre-mixing via an enteral feeding tube.
Enteral Tube Feeding – Flush feeding tube. Infuse ProSource TF via enteral feeding tube using a syringe. Once infused, flush tube and then continue enteral tube feeding as prescribed.
To view our ProSource TF enteral administration guidelines, click here.
IMPORTANT: ProSource TF is for enteral use only.
Product Composition
| Composition | Amount per serving (45ml) | Amount per 100ml |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 44 Kcal | 97.78 Kcal |
| 168 kJ | 373.33 kJ | |
| Protein | 11g | 24.44g |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 2.22g |
| of which sugars | 0g | 0g |
| Fat | 0g | <1g |
| Fibre | 0g | <1g |
| Minerals | ||
| Sodium | 22mg (0.95mmol) | 48.89mg (2.1mmol) |
| Potassium | 10mg (0.25mmol) | 22.22mg (0.57mmol) |
| Phosphorus | 95mg (3.06mmol) | 211.11mg (6.80mmol) |
| Calcium | 3mg (0.07mmol) | 6.67 (0.16mmol) |
Osmolality = 380 mOsm/kg water
Amino Acid Profile
| Composition | g per serving (45ml) | g per 100ml |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | ||
| Histidine | 0.198g | 0.440g |
| Isoleucine | 0.264g | 0.587g |
| Leucine | 0.605g | 1.344g |
| Lysine | 0.561g | 1.247g |
| Methionine & Cysteine | 0.264g | 0.587g |
| Phenylalanine & Tyrosine | 0.484g | 1.076g |
| Threonine | 0.308g | 0.684g |
| Tryptophan | 0.066g | 0.147g |
| Valine | 0.341g | 0.758g |
| Conditionally Essential | ||
| Ariginine | 0.770g | 1.711g |
| Glutamate | 1.023g. | 2.273g |
| Glycine | 2.343g | 5.207g |
| Proline | 1.375g | 3.056g |
| Non Essential | ||
| Alanine | 0.847g | 1.882g |
| Aspartate | 0.462g | 1.027g |
| Serine | 0.341g | 0.758g |
| Modified | ||
| Hydroxylysine | 0.132g | 0.293g |
| Hydroxyproline | 1.034g | 2.298g |
Ingredients
Purified Water, Protein from Hydrolysed Collagen, Amino Acids (L-Leucine, L-Lysine, L-Methionine, L-Isoleucine, L-Histidine, L-Valine, L-Threonine, L-Phenylalanine, L-Tryptophan), Malic Acid, Phosphoric Acid, Natural Flavour, Preservatives: Potassium Sorbate and Sodium Benzoate.
Allergen Statement
ProSource TF is lactose & gluten free. ProSource TF is milk free.
Useful Downloads
A range of useful support material has been provided to assist you when using ProSource TF. Click on the links below to download each item in PDF format.
- ProSource TF Data Sheet
- ProSource TF Patient Leaflet
- ProSource Allergens
- ESPEN Guidelines – Liver
- Review Article – Optimal Protein in Critical Illness
- Nutrinovo range IDDSI levels
- Covid-19 Stages – Product Ready Reckoner
- Guidelines for enteral use
- CN Article Burn Care
- Review Article – Pressure Ulcers
- ProSource TF Brochure
- Oral Serving Suggestion – Ginger Beer Fizz
- Only ProSource Works Like ProSource – Brochure
- Review Article – Understanding Dietary Protein and Protein Quality
We use ProSource TF on our critical care wards. It is such a helpful product to enable us to meet protein requirements, whilst providing fewer calories. This is particularly helpful when patients are receiving a lot of calories from Propofol.
Great product for my renal patients, from both a protein and fluid perspective.
The addition of ProSource TF (both standard and Plant) to your range of products has enabled me to support community home enteral feeding patients, meeting their nutrition and hydration requirements. Without these products, it would be extremely challenging to do so. Thank you.
A real fan of ProSource, especially ProSource TF for our tube fed patients. I often need to use a low energy, easy to administer protein supplement and this is a winner for me!
ProSource TF has become a “game changer” since we implemented it’s use on our intensive care unit. We are now more confidently meeting protein requirements in our patients who are at an increased vulnerability of not meeting this with standard feed compositions.
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