--- product_id: 622608157 title: "Ensure Surgery Pre-Surgery, Clear Carbohydrate Drink, Strawberry, 10 fl oz, 4 Count" brand: "ensure" price: "R2176" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Ensure" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/622608157-ensure-surgery-pre-surgery-clear-carbohydrate-drink-strawberry-10-fl store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Consume up to 2 hrs pre-surgery 50g fast-absorbing carbs Low osmolality for reduced nausea Ensure Surgery Pre-Surgery, Clear Carbohydrate Drink, Strawberry, 10 fl oz, 4 Count **Brand:** ensure **Price:** R2176 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⏳ Power your pre-op prep with clinically smart carbs! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Ensure Surgery Pre-Surgery, Clear Carbohydrate Drink, Strawberry, 10 fl oz, 4 Count by ensure - **How much does it cost?** R2176 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/622608157-ensure-surgery-pre-surgery-clear-carbohydrate-drink-strawberry-10-fl) ## Best For - ensure enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted ensure brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Perfect Timing, Zero Guesswork:** Safe to drink up to 2 hours before surgery, aligning with enhanced recovery and fasting guidelines. - • **Science-Backed Formula for Comfort:** Low osmolality reduces nausea and vomiting risk, making pre-op prep smoother and more tolerable. - • **Fuel Your Recovery Before It Begins:** Clinically designed 50g maltodextrin carbs to optimize energy and reduce insulin resistance pre-surgery. - • **Doctor-Recommended Brand You Can Trust:** Ensure’s proven reputation in clinical nutrition supports your surgical journey with quality and reliability. - • **Gluten-Free & Caffeine-Free for Clean Nutrition:** Clean, allergen-conscious formula tailored for sensitive pre-surgery dietary needs. ## Overview Ensure Surgery Pre-Surgery Clear Carbohydrate Drink delivers 50g of fast-absorbing maltodextrin carbs in a low-osmolality, gluten-free formula designed to be consumed up to 2 hours before surgery. Backed by enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) and American Society of Anesthesiologists guidelines, it helps reduce insulin resistance and postoperative nausea, supporting better surgical outcomes with trusted clinical nutrition. ## Description Ensure Pre-Surgery is specially designed to help reduce insulin resistance after surgery and improve patient outcomes. It is designed to be consumed up to 2 hours before surgery. Use as directed by your physician. *Eras is a trademark of the enhanced Recovery After surgery Society. This product has not been reviewed or endorsed by the eras Society. **American Society of Anesthesiologists is a registered trademark of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (Asa). this product has not been reviewed or endorsed by the Asa. Studies conducted using formulas containing similar nutrients as Ensure Pre-Surgery. Be sure to follow the nutrition program recommended by your doctor. References: 1. Ljungqvist O. Best pact Res Clin anesthesia. 2009; 23(4): 401-409. 2. Lassen K, et al. Clin Nutr. 2012; 31(6): 817-830. 3. Gustafson UO, et al. Clin Nutr. 2012; 31(6): 783-800. 4. American Society of Anesthesiologists committee. Anesthesiology. 2011; 114(3): 495-511. 5. Eras Society website. Erassociety.Org/patients. Accessed august 28, 2018. 6. Hausel J, et al. Br J Surg. 2005; 92(4): 415-421. 7. Singh Bn, et al. Surg endosc. 2015; 29(11): 3267-3272. 8. Smith MD, et al. Cochrane Database syst rev. 2014; 8: CD009161. Review: Serves its purpose. Acceptable clear beverage for prep - Good for colonoscopy prep. Tastes okay, but is a tad on the sweet side. Nice break from Gatorade during clear liquid only days. Good way to keep calories and carbs up with palatable texture. Price on par with similar products. Review: A Great Support for your Body Pre-Surgery. - I would encourage anyone to utilize this drink pre- surgery. I would have bought the whole set (the pre and post) if I had had more warning about the date of surgery. It is excellent in supporting your body through the surgical time. ## Features - Trusted brand: From doctor-recommended brand Ensure - Recommended amount of carbohydrates: contains 50 g carbohydrates (primarily maltodextrin) and it is low in Osmolality, which allows for drinking up to 2 hours before surgery, and can reduce nausea and vomiting after surgery1 - Meets enhanced recovery guidelines: meets guidelines for pre-surgery use of a clear carbohydrate Beverage2, 3 per the enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) Society - Meets guidelines for preoperative Fasting4: meets guidelines for use with preoperative Fasting4 per the American Society of Anesthesiologists (Asa) - Ingredients: Water, Corn Maltodextrin, Fructose, Less than 0.5% of: Natural Flavor, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Potassium Citrate, Sucralose, Acesulfame Potassium, Zinc Sulfate, Sodium Selenate..Instructions: Ensure Pre-Surgery is specially designed to help reduce insulin resistance after surgery and improve patient outcomes. Designed to be consumed up to 2 hours before surgery. Use as directed by your physician. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B06WVF2P46 | | Age Range Description | Adult | | Allergen Information | Gluten Free | | Allergen information | Gluten Free | | Best Sellers Rank | #97,609 in Grocery ( See Top 100 in Grocery ) #210 in Recovery Drinks | | Brand | Ensure | | Brand Name | Ensure | | Caffeine Content Description | Caffeine Free | | Container Type | Tin | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 3,531 Reviews | | Diet Type | Gluten Free | | Diet type | Gluten Free | | Flavor | Arctic Chill | | Flavour | Arctic Chill | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00070074664378 | | Item Dimensions | 11.6 x 11.6 x 17.5 centimeters | | Item Form | Liquid | | Item Package Weight | 1.41 Kilograms | | Item Volume | 40 Fluid Ounces | | Item Weight | 40 Ounces | | Liquid Volume | 40 Fluid Ounces | | Manufacturer | EAS, Inc | | Model Number | 66437 | | Net Content Volume | 10 Fluid Ounces | | Number of Items | 1 | | Package Type Name | R | | Part Number | 66437 | | Recommended Uses For Product | pre-surgery, preoperative fasting | | Recommended uses for product | pre-surgery, preoperative fasting | | Specialty | Pre-Surgery | | UPC | 070074664378 | | Unit Count | 4 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Ensure Surgery - **Flavour:** Arctic Chill - **Diet type:** Gluten Free - **Number of Items:** 1 - **Allergen information:** Gluten Free ## Images ![Ensure Surgery Pre-Surgery, Clear Carbohydrate Drink, Strawberry, 10 fl oz, 4 Count - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/6121esb21gL.jpg) ![Ensure Surgery Pre-Surgery, Clear Carbohydrate Drink, Strawberry, 10 fl oz, 4 Count - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71o1xHmu4fL.jpg) ![Ensure Surgery Pre-Surgery, Clear Carbohydrate Drink, Strawberry, 10 fl oz, 4 Count - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61KexZybhCL.jpg) ![Ensure Surgery Pre-Surgery, Clear Carbohydrate Drink, Strawberry, 10 fl oz, 4 Count - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71PL9CnxGrL.jpg) ![Ensure Surgery Pre-Surgery, Clear Carbohydrate Drink, Strawberry, 10 fl oz, 4 Count - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71B3cjUL4lL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Does artic chill ensure pre-surgery contain any dyes or color or is it clear as water?** A: Meets ERAS guidelines for pre-surgery use of a clear carbohydrate beverage **Q: Is this product dairy free ?** A: Per the labeling, it's suitable for people who are lactose intolerant, but it's not suitable for people with galatosemia. I can't figure out whether it's dairy protein allergy or cc safe. If you're wondering outside of the allergy question, it's a fully clear product and doesn't look milk-shake-like at all. **Q: Can you use this for working out purposes ?** A: Probably regular Ensure(original, high protein) would be better for working out. You should call the company to ask them. They would know much better than I would. **Q: It sells in a package of 10, but the way it is described you only drink 3? Will I use all 10?** A: I only used 3, but check with your physican prior to purchasing, no need to buy more than what you need. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Serves its purpose. Acceptable clear beverage for prep *by J***W on 8 August 2026* Good for colonoscopy prep. Tastes okay, but is a tad on the sweet side. Nice break from Gatorade during clear liquid only days. Good way to keep calories and carbs up with palatable texture. Price on par with similar products. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Great Support for your Body Pre-Surgery. *by B***. on 1 January 2026* I would encourage anyone to utilize this drink pre- surgery. I would have bought the whole set (the pre and post) if I had had more warning about the date of surgery. It is excellent in supporting your body through the surgical time. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Doctor Recommended—and It Actually Tastes Great! *by N***N on 2 August 2026* My doctor recommended this product as part of my preparation for a surgical procedure. I wasn't expecting much, but I was pleasantly surprised. GOOD NEWS: • Great Value for the price • Great quality - It tastes absolutely delicious. • Only 6g of sugar. • 50g of carbohydrates. • 200 calories. • Contains the antioxidants zinc and selenium. • Certified kosher by the Orthodox Union. THINGS TO KNOW: • This is not intended to be a complete meal replacement. • It contains no saturated fat or trans fat. • It provides 0g of protein, dietary fiber, calcium, and potassium. These aren't really drawbacks—they're intentional. This product is formulated specifically for pre-surgery nutrition, so its nutritional profile is designed to meet that purpose rather than serve as a balanced meal. Overall, I was very impressed. The taste was far better than I expected, and I found it soothing and easy to drink. If your doctor recommends this product as part of your pre-surgery preparation, I would definitely recommend it. ## Frequently Bought Together - Ensure Pre-Surgery, Clear Carbohydrate Drink, Strawberry, 10 fl oz, 4 Count - Ensure Clear Mixed Fruit Nutritional Drink | 8g Protein, 15 Vitamins & Minerals | Ready-to-Drink | Refreshing Taste | 10 fl oz -12 Pack - IMPACT Advanced Recovery Vanilla Drink, Nutrition PRE and POST Surgery (280 Calories, 26g Protein) 8.45 Fl Oz, (Pack of 10) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/622608157-ensure-surgery-pre-surgery-clear-carbohydrate-drink-strawberry-10-fl](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/622608157-ensure-surgery-pre-surgery-clear-carbohydrate-drink-strawberry-10-fl) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-08-29*