Perative Tube Feeding Formula

Perative is a specialized, high-protein enteral formula from Abbott designed for patients with metabolically stressed conditions who need targeted nutritional support during recovery. It's frequently used for individuals healing from surgery, trauma, wounds, or serious illness — situations where the body's protein demands climb well beyond what a standard formula delivers. If you're managing tube feeding at home or stocking a care facility, this is the formula clinicians reach for when wound healing and lean-body-mass preservation are the priority.

We carry the Abbott Perative Tube Feeding Formula, 1300 Calories, 33.8 oz. Ready to Hang container (item 62723) for adult patients. The ready-to-hang design connects directly to compatible feeding sets, which reduces handling steps, limits contamination risk, and saves time during scheduled feedings — a meaningful advantage in busy facilities and for caregivers running multiple feeds a day.

What sets Perative apart nutritionally is its enrichment with arginine, which supports the immune response and tissue repair, along with a carbohydrate profile and calorie density (about 1.3 kcal/mL) suited to patients under metabolic stress. The protein source is partially hydrolyzed, making it easier to tolerate for those with compromised digestion. It's intended for tube feeding rather than oral use, and as with any medical nutrition therapy, feeding rate and volume should follow the orders of the prescribing clinician or dietitian.

Buyers often ask how Perative compares to standard formulas: the short answer is that it's a therapeutic, disease-specific formula, not an everyday maintenance product — reserve it for the healing and high-stress scenarios it was built for. To pair it with the right delivery equipment or explore other Abbott nutrition options, browse our full Enteral Feeding Supplies collection.