Ensure Cho 200 g Refill

Composition of Ensure Cho 200 g Refill

Ensure Cho 200 g Refill contains Balanced nutrition supplement powder containing carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals (exact composition varies by batch; check pack label). It belongs to the Oral nutritional supplement (diabetes/controlled carbohydrate formula) class of medicines.

Uses of Ensure Cho 200 g Refill

• Nutritional supplement for people needing controlled carbohydrate intake; helps meet daily calorie and nutrient needs in individuals with diabetes/prediabetes or those monitoring blood sugar
• during recovery or poor appetite

Key benefits

• Provides controlled carbohydrate nutrition support
• Helps meet daily calorie and protein needs
• Supports recovery and strength with balanced nutrients
• Provides essential vitamins and minerals

How Ensure Cho 200 g Refill works

Ensure CHO provides balanced calories with controlled carbohydrate content along with protein, fat, vitamins and minerals. This supports daily nutrition and energy needs while helping manage overall carbohydrate intake as part of a diet plan.

How to take Ensure Cho 200 g Refill

Oral nutrition powder. Mix the recommended number of scoops in water (or as advised on pack/doctor) and consume immediately. Can be taken between meals or as a meal supplement; follow dietician/doctor advice for frequency and portion size.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take the missed dose of Ensure Cho as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one and carry on with the usual schedule. Do not take two doses together to make up for a missed dose.

If you take too much

Taking more Ensure Cho than prescribed can be harmful. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor or go to the nearest emergency department at once, and carry the pack or strip with you. In India the emergency number is 112.

Side effects of Ensure Cho 200 g Refill

Most side effects of Ensure Cho are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Bloating
• gas
• nausea
• abdominal discomfort
• constipation
• diarrhea

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Ensure Cho 200 g Refill

Warnings and precautions

Not for parenteral use. Use with caution in milk/soy allergy (may contain milk solids/soy lecithin—verify label). Diabetics should monitor blood glucose and incorporate into total daily carbohydrate plan. Consult doctor before use in kidney disease, liver disease, or if on fluid-restricted diets. Not intended for infants unless advised by a healthcare professional.

Interactions with other medicines

May affect timing/absorption of some oral medicines if taken together; keep a gap of 1–2 hours from medicines like levothyroxine, certain antibiotics (tetracyclines/fluoroquinolones) and iron/mineral supplements when applicable. Monitor blood sugar with antidiabetic medicines/insulin.

How to store Ensure Cho 200 g Refill

Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and moisture. Keep the pouch tightly sealed after opening. Use within the period mentioned on the pack after opening.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

ABBOTT CONSUMER

Therapeutic class:

Nutrition supplement

Drug class:

Oral nutritional supplement (diabetes/controlled carbohydrate formula)