For use only under medical supervision. Nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, distention and diarrhea are possible. Nausea and diarrhea are usually due to feeding rate or diet concentrations. Local water conditions may be implicated in instances of diarrhea. Preparing diet with deionized or distilled water may be effective in this circumstance.
Aspiration is an uncommon complication.
Jejunal administration should also be considered. Diabetics and patients with renal insufficiency receiving this diet should be closely monitored. Feed at room temperature. Follow a physician's or dietitian's direction. When initiating feeding, the flow rate, volume and dilution are dependent on the patient's condition and tolerance.