Juven® | Administration Procedures

Recommended Administration Schedule and Procedures for Juven®

Juven is a therapeutic nutritional supplement that provides critical nutrients to support wound healing. It should be used under the supervision of a medical professional and in addition to a complete, balanced diet. Juven can be taken orally or administered as a modular via a gastrostomy or nasogastric feeding tube.

Intake:

2 packets per day
Orally
Gastrostomy or nasogastric feeding tube.

Administering Juven orally:

Juven should be mixed with 8-10 oz of water or other liquid. Juven can be mixed into hot items, such as coffee or tea, as long as the liquid is below boiling point.

Additional serving suggestions:

Juven can be mixed with a variety of foods to accommodate your patients’ diets. We recommend unflavored Juven to be mixed into foods. View our recipes for more ideas.

Mixing and storage instructions:

Juven can be mixed ahead of time. Store in a clean container and consume within 4 hours if kept at room temperature or 24 hours if stored in a refrigerator. Packets are shelf-stable for 2 years.

Administering Juven through a
gastrostomy or nasogastric feeding tube:

Do not mix Juven with formula in a tube-feeding bag
Pour one packet of Juven in a clean, small (approximately 6- to 8-fl-oz) container for mixing
Add 4 fl oz (120 mL) water at room temperature
Mix well with disposable spoon or tongue blade until all particles are completely hydrated
Verify correct tube placement
Flush feeding tube with 30 mL water
Administer Juven through feeding tube using a 60-mL or larger syringe
Flush with an additional 30 mL water (a smaller amount of water can be used to flush the tube if the patient is on a fluid- restricted diet)

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