Ensure Diabietic Chocolaterefil

Composition of Ensure Diabietic Chocolaterefil

Ensure Diabietic Chocolaterefil contains Nutritional supplement powder (diabetes-specific formula); exact macronutrient/micronutrient composition varies by variant—refer label for full ingredients and per-serving values. It belongs to the Medical nutrition therapy (diabetes-specific formula) class of medicines.

Uses of Ensure Diabietic Chocolaterefil

• Nutrition support for people with diabetes or prediabetes; helps meet daily calorie and protein needs while supporting better glycaemic response; for supplementation during inadequate dietary intake
• convalescence
• or increased nutritional requirements

Key benefits

• Supports balanced nutrition in diabetes
• Helps manage post-meal glucose response
• Provides protein for muscle maintenance
• Provides vitamins and minerals for daily requirements
• Suitable as dietary supplement/meal replacement under guidance

How Ensure Diabietic Chocolaterefil works

Diabetes-specific nutrition formulas typically use a blend of slowly digestible carbohydrates, dietary fibre and higher proportion of mono-unsaturated fats to reduce post-meal glucose spikes. Added protein and essential vitamins/minerals help maintain muscle mass and overall nutrition.

How to take Ensure Diabietic Chocolaterefil

Oral powder. Mix the recommended number of scoops in water as per pack directions and consume immediately. Can be taken between meals or as a meal replacement as advised by a doctor/dietitian; monitor blood glucose regularly.

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 Diabietic Chocolaterefil 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 Diabietic Chocolaterefil 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 Diabietic Chocolaterefil

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

• Bloating
• gas
• abdominal discomfort
• nausea
• constipation
• diarrhoea

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 Diabietic Chocolaterefil

Warnings and precautions

Not for parenteral (IV) use. Use with caution in renal impairment, hepatic impairment, or those on fluid-restricted diets; consult doctor/dietitian for individualized intake. Monitor blood glucose if you are on antidiabetic medicines/insulin to avoid hypoglycaemia. Not intended for infants; use in children, pregnancy or lactation only on medical advice. Discontinue and seek medical help if allergic reactions occur.

Interactions with other medicines

Antidiabetic medicines/insulin (may require dose adjustment), levothyroxine (separate by at least 4 hours if used as major nutrition source), quinolone/tetracycline antibiotics (minerals may reduce absorption; separate by 2-4 hours)

How to store Ensure Diabietic Chocolaterefil

Store in a cool, dry place away from heat, light and moisture. Keep container tightly closed. Use within the period mentioned on the label after opening.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

ABBOTT CONSUMER

Therapeutic class:

Nutritional supplement (Diabetes-specific oral nutritional supplement)

Drug class:

Medical nutrition therapy (diabetes-specific formula)