High Fiber Formula for Gentle Relief of Constipation

Natural

Prune

Flavor

Fiber-Stat® n 15 grams (60% DV) of soluble prebiotic fiber in one ounce

n Contains FOS (prebiotic) for colon health

n Appropriate for diabetics

n Ready to drink, or mix with any food or beverage

n Low in Phosphorous, Potassium and Sodium

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One Ounce

Gentle, Effective Relief From Constipation While Improving Colon Health:

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One Ounce

Polydextrose

FOS

Prune Juice Concentrate

n Prebiotic soluble fiber clinically proven to soften stool, increase bowel frequency, fecal weight, & ease of defecation, while increasing beneficial bacteria in the colon

n Prebiotic increasing the growth of beneficial bacteria for colon health

n Producing short chain fatty acids that stimulates water & electrolyte absorption softening stool for ease of defecation

n Pure extract of dried prunes (fruit) stimulating natural bowel regulation

Use Fiber-Stat® For These Indications n Constipation

n Bowel Irregularity

n Low Fiber Intake

n Laxative Users

n Colon Health

Fiber Is Critical Most healthy adults consume 5-10 g/day of fiber whereas the recommendation for adults over 50 is 21-30 g/day

Fiber is needed to help Treat Constipation

n Fiber supplementation is recommended as the 1st line of constipation treatment

n 74% of LTC residents are on laxatives

n Laxatives can lead to diarrhea, fecal incontinence, hypoalbuminemia & dehydration

n Fiber supplementation in LTC residents decreased laxative use, increased bowel frequency, & prevented constipation

ConstipationPrevalence

50% in LTC 50% of older people are constipated upon

hospital admission

ConstipationCost

$2,253 annuallyper resident in nursing labor & supply costs

Total Fiber Fiber Grams/ Serving Amount of Product Source Serving Size Form Fluid

Fiber-Stat® Polydextrose, 15 2 TBS Liquid 1 oz FOS, Prune Concentrate

Regularity Blend of oats, 7 1 TBS Powder 8 oz PlusTM corn, legume, soy & apple fibers

Clear-to-goTM Maltodextrin, FOS 7 1 TBS Powder 8 oz

Benefiber® Partially 3 1 TBS Powder 8 oz hydrolyzed guar gum (PHGG)

Metamucil® Inulin 5 1 TBS Powder 8 oz Clear

Metamucil® Psyllium Husk 3 1 TBS Powder 8 oz

Smooth

Texture

Citrucel® Methylcellulose 2 1 TBS Powder 8 oz

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One ounce of Fiber-Stat®

is equal to 5 x 8 oz glasses of a typical fiber supplement.

Fiber-Stat® Compared to Typical Fiber Supplements

n Less volume more fiber per serving

n Ready-to-drink vs powder

n Contains 15 g of prebiotics for colon health

n Convenient to administer orally & through feeding tube

Size Item Flavor Case Pack HCPCS NDCF #

Bottles (887 ml - 30 oz.) 70001 Prune 6/30 oz. B4104 26974-0410-70 Packets (30 ml - one oz) 70400-U Prune 4 x 24 x 1 oz B4104 26974-0410-71

Ingredients: Filtered Water, Polydextrose (soluble dietary fiber), Prune Juice Concentrate, Fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS), Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Phosphoric Acid. Lactose Free, Gluten Free, Soy Free. Use orally or with tube feeding. Osmolality: 470 mOsm/kg water Viscosity: thin

Directions: Take 1 oz (30 ml) one or two times a day as needed.

Main Features: • Triple action formula with FOS + Prune Juice Concentrate• Contain prebiotics for colon health• Provides 60% of Daily Value of fiber in 1 oz

Indications: • Constipation• Bowel irregularity• Low fiber intake• Laxative users• Colon Health

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Nutrition FactsServing Size: 30 ml (2 tablespoons)Servings per Container: 30

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value†

Calories 30 Calories from Fat 0 0%

Total Carbohydrate 18.5 g 6%

Sugar 3.5 g **

Dietary Fiber 15 g 60%

Soluble Fiber 15 g **

Protein 0

Sodium 15 mg <1% Potassium 16 mg <1% Phosphorus 6 mg <1%

†Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 -calorie diet.**Daily Value not established.

Fiber-Stat® Superior Formula. Superior Results. Benefit to the Resident/Patientn Low volume, great taste, easy to taken Reduced bloating & gasn Gentle reliefn Improved colon healthn Does not interfere with drug/nutrient absorptionn Reduced laxative usen Potential improvement in Quality of Life

Benefit to the Clinician:n Save time: Easy to administration & monitor intaken Better compliancen Reliable, Effectiven Helps prevent constipation (50% prevalence) which can lead to fecal impactionn Reduction in complications associated with laxatives (dehydration, fecal incontinence, hypoalbuminemia)n Helps with glycemic controln May help improve quality indicators associated with constipation & laxative use