Ensure Vannila Refill

Composition of Ensure Vannila Refill

Ensure Vannila Refill contains Oral nutritional supplement powder containing milk proteins (casein & whey), carbohydrates, vegetable oils, dietary fibre (in some variants), vitamins (A, C, D, E, K, B-complex incl. folic acid, biotin), and minerals (calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, zinc, iodine, selenium, etc.). It belongs to the Protein-calorie nutritional supplement with vitamins and minerals class of medicines.

Uses of Ensure Vannila Refill

• Nutritional supplementation for adults requiring extra calories and protein; support during convalescence/weakness
• poor appetite
• undernutrition/weight loss; helps meet daily vitamin and mineral needs

Key benefits

• Supports weight gain and nutrition
• Provides protein for muscle maintenance
• Helps during recovery and weakness
• Provides essential vitamins and minerals
• Supports daily energy needs

How Ensure Vannila Refill works

Ensure provides a balanced mix of calories, high-quality protein, essential fats, vitamins and minerals to help fill nutrient gaps. It supports energy, muscle maintenance and recovery by supplying macro- and micronutrients needed for normal body functions.

How to take Ensure Vannila Refill

Powder for oral use. Mix the recommended number of scoops in water (as per label) and stir until dissolved; consume immediately. Can be taken between meals or as a meal supplement; may be taken with or without food. Follow label/doctor/dietitian advice for quantity per day.

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 Vannila Refill 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 Vannila Refill 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 Vannila Refill

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

• Bloating
• gas
• nausea
• constipation
• diarrhoea
• stomach discomfort

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 Vannila Refill

Warnings and precautions

Not for parenteral use. Use with caution in diabetes (contains carbohydrates; monitor blood glucose). Not suitable for people with milk protein allergy; contains milk/soy ingredients in many variants—check label for allergens. In kidney or liver disease, use only under medical supervision due to protein/mineral load. If on fluid-restricted diet, account for prepared volume. If symptoms of intolerance occur, stop and consult a healthcare professional.

Interactions with other medicines

May affect absorption of some oral medicines if taken together; keep a 1-2 hour gap from levothyroxine, tetracycline/quinolone antibiotics, bisphosphonates, and iron due to calcium/minerals. Monitor with antidiabetic medicines/insulin as it can influence blood sugar.

How to store Ensure Vannila Refill

Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and moisture. Keep the container/pack tightly closed; use dry scoop. Do not use if pack is damaged; consume within the period mentioned on label after opening.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

ABBOTT CONSUMER

Therapeutic class:

Nutritional supplement (Oral nutritional supplement)

Drug class:

Protein-calorie nutritional supplement with vitamins and minerals