Ensure Pre-Surgery Strawberry Flavor 24x237ml
Ensure Pre-Surgery Strawberry Flavor is a clear, ready-to-drink carbohydrate beverage designed to help meet the body's carbohydrate demands during pre-operative preparation. It helps enhance overall pre- and post-operative outcomes, including reducing pre-surgery thirst, hunger, and anxiety, as well as post-operative nausea and vomiting. Each 296 ml bottle provides 200 calories and 50 g of carbohydrates, with 0 g of protein and 0 g of fat. It is intended for oral administration strictly under medical supervision.
What is Ensure pre-surgery drink used for?
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Delivers 50 g of carbohydrates per 296 ml bottle.
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Provides 200 calories to help build energy reserves prior to surgery.
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Contains zinc and selenium, providing antioxidant support.
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Fat-free formulation.
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Clear liquid beverage suitable for specific pre-operative fasting and nutrition protocols (e.g., ERAS).
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Helps reduce pre-operative hunger, thirst, and anxiety.
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Helps minimize post-operative nausea and vomiting.
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Gluten-free.
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Suitable for individuals with lactose intolerance.
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Strawberry-flavored and specifically formulated for surgical preparation protocols, not as a daily nutritional supplement.
How many Ensure Pre-Surgery drinks can I drink?
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Administration timing and regimen must be determined by the attending physician or surgical team, in strict adherence to the surgery's fasting instructions.
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The night before surgery: Drink 2 bottles before bedtime, within the fasting window specified by your healthcare team.
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On the day of surgery: Drink 1 bottle up to 2 hours prior to surgery or anesthesia induction, or as specifically instructed for your condition.
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Shake well before use.
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Best served chilled.
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Sip slowly over a 5–10 minute period.
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For oral use only under medical supervision.
Precautions & Warnings
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Use Ensure Pre-Surgery solely under the supervision of a physician or surgical care team; do not adjust timing or intake volume independently.
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Strictly adhere to the fasting guidelines prescribed by your anesthesiologist or surgeon, even if they differ from general package directions.
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Not intended for use as a sole source of nutrition.
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Not for intravenous or parenteral use.
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Not suitable for individuals with galactosemia.
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Contains 50 g of carbohydrates and 6 g of added sugars per bottle; notify your doctor if you have diabetes or impaired blood glucose control.
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Inform your healthcare provider of all medical conditions and medications prior to using this product as part of surgical preparation.
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Do not consume if the packaging is compromised or damaged.
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Formulated specifically for perioperative use and is not a substitute for a balanced diet or routine nutritional supplements.
Storage & Stability
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Store unopened bottles at room temperature in a dry place away from heat and direct sunlight.
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Shake well prior to opening; best served cold.
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Once opened, keep refrigerated.
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Do not freeze.
Ingredients
Contains:
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Water
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Corn maltodextrin
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Fructose
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Natural flavor
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Sodium citrate
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Citric acid
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Potassium citrate
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Sucralose
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Acesulfame potassium
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Zinc sulfate
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Sodium selenate
Nutritional Information per 296 ml:
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50 g Carbohydrates
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6 g Total Sugars (6 g Added Sugars)
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200 Calories
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0 g Protein
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0 g Fat
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Provides Zinc and Selenium as antioxidant sources.