How do you know you have the flu versus a cold?  

You know you have the flu when you get sick suddenly, have a fever, headache, chills, muscle aches and fatigue.  You also may have a dry cough, sore throat and nasal congestion.  It will hit you like a ton of bricks, and if left untreated you could suffer for up to 10 days.  Best to get a flu shot and try to avoid it.   Remember to eliminate or avoid contact with people as soon as you start feeling flu symptoms, and remain indoors for at least 24 hours after your fever has passed to avoid spreading the virus.

You know you have a cold if you get sick gradually.  You will probably not have a fever.  Muscle aches will likely be minor if at all, but you might have congestion, a sore throat and a cough with mucus.  Most likely you’ll be sick for less than a week.

H1N1 Swine Flu Product Recommendations

60-Second Digital Thermometer, Fahrenheit- Fever is a tell-tale sign that you have the flu versus the common cold.  Check for fever quickly and acturately with this digital thermometer.  Use Thermometer Probe Covers for extra sanitation and germ control.   Here at Allegro, we use the Single-Use Clinical Thermometers to check the temperatures of any employees who may be coming down with the flu.  These thermometers are disposable and very handy this flu season for schools and businesses.

See all Thermometers

Over-the-Counter (OTC) Flu Remedies – Feel better with Mucinex,  Nasal Sprays, fever reducers and pain relievers like Ibuprofin, Tri-Buffered Asprin and Acetaminophen,  cough syrups, zinc lozenges and more.

See all OTC Medications

See all Cold and Flu Products

Hot/Cold Therapy Wrap – Chill or heat the removable gel pack and then insert it into the pocket on this versatile scarf-like therapy product for quick relief of headaches and muscle aches.  Also great for sprains, strains, swelling and other minor problems.  Just wrap, tie and relax.

See all Pain Relief Products

Cool Care Comfort System Chillow Pak - Two cooling pillows – one for use inside your pillow case and the other cools anywhere from both sides.  Perfect fever relief.  Also great for hot flashes and night sweats.

Emergen-C- Super popular energy booster.  32 mineral complexes, antioxidants and other micro-nutrients plus 1000mgs of Vitamin C as 7 mineral ascorbates.  Rev up your immune system while you’re waiting for that flu shot.   Non-caffinated.  How about Emergen-C Kidz for the Kids?

See all Emergen-C

H1N1 Protection and Swine Flu Prevention Products

N95 Respirator Masks with Free Iso-Tek Ear-Loop Masks – Get 70 masks for the price of 20 with this special offer.  Affordable disposable protection against the H1N1 Virus.  Meets or exceeds the CDC and WHO recommendations for flu prevention. 

N95 Particulate Respirator Mask with Vent - Box of 10.  Our most popular mask this flu season.  Adjustable nose piece and inner foam provide a custom seal for different facial sizes.

See all Swine Flu Products.  Find Hospital Grade H1N1 Flu Products including Gloves, Hand Sanitizers, Masks / Respiratory Products, and Surface Disinfectants from major brands.

Note:  Help your community common areas, schools and businesses prepare for the H1N1 Flu virus by having the proper medical supplies on hand.  Forward this buyers guide information to those who are in charge of purchasing and preparedness!

Stay well!!

Allegro’s Breast Cancer Awareness Products

 Breast Cancer Awareness Pink 4 Wheeled Rollator – My favorite product.  It has all the bells and whistles (flip-up padded seat, basket, lightweight aluminum) plus, with every purchase $10 is donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.  The foundation works to save lives through awareness of breast cancer and by providing mammograms for those in need. 

Generation Pink Vinyl Powder-Free Exam Gloves- Patented 3G technology with great flexibility and protection.  Latex-free.  Every health care facility should be using these.  For every case sold during the month of October, $1 goes to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

 Three Lollies Queasy Drops Pink – Sour Raspberry - The essential oils, herbs and unique delivery system provides relief from the queasy stomach associated with motion sickness and chemotherapy.   A portion of each sale supports the Stop Cancer – Marni Fund for Breast Cancer Research. 

 Breast Cancer Awarenes Pink Ribbon Lab Coats-  If you’re a health care worker, this should be part of your Fall wardrobe!  80% polyester/20% cotton poplin, breast pocket, two lower pockets, 36″ long, princess-seamed back with one-piece back belt.  For every lab coat sold through the month of October, $5 goes to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

Bouffant Caps – Cover your hair with one of these nifty Bouffant Caps and you’ll be helping the National Breast Cancer Foundation save lives.  Choose from the Comfort Ease Bouffant Cap (pictured) or the Breast Cancer Ribbon Print Bouffant Cap (case of 500).

Sweet Relief Duo – Hot flashes?  Night sweats?  Cool down with this unique cooling pillow set.  It’s pink, of course, with a fuzzy flocked back.  Soothing anywhere, anytime. Includes two pillows – Sweet Relief and Petite Relief.  Designed by women for women.  Go Ladies!!

See all Breast Cancer Awareness Products

Order today and thank you for helping to fight breast cancer! 

Not in the market for one of these products?  Do me a favor and support the cause however you can.  Even if you can’t afford to make a donation, wear pink and perhaps it will spur someone to do their self-breast exam.  Verbally remind your lady friends and family to get checked.  And you… you do it too!  It could be that easy to save a life through early detection.

My dear friend Laura starts chemo tomorrow, on her birthday of all days.  This is following a recent lumpectomy.  She’s 47 years old and seems to be taking it all in stride, recovering with the help of family and friends.  We’ll be walking for her on Sunday in the Phoenix Race for the Cure.  Please think good thoughts for her continued strength and for everyone you know who is fighting this terrible disease.  If you have a story to share, please feel free to reply to this post.

Have a great day.

If you’re looking for urinary incontinence products as a temporary fix – while waiting for surgery or other treatment – or you’re looking for a long-term option, Allegro has a wide variety of products to make you as comfortable and carefree as possible. 

I’ve geared this Buyer’s Guide more towards women because of its prevalence,  but we carry hundreds of products designed for male incontinence as well.

Caregivers of incontinent patients take note.  You can do it the hard way, or the easy way.  Let us help you find the easy way. 

Urinary Incontinence Buyer’s Guide

 Reusable Bedpads- Our top sellers.  These machine washable and dryable bedpads are a super economical way to protect your bed AND your skin from moisture.  They have a quilted cotton/polyester surface, absorbent inner layer and waterproof backing.

Disposable Bedpads – The Harmonie Disposable Underpads are the most popular because of their great value, but the Prevail Super Absorbent Underpads takes the prize for the highest rating.  I guess you should try them both.

See all Bedpads & Sheeting

Washcloths - Favorites include the Prevail Soft Pack Washcloths  and the Prevail Disposable Washcloths Jumbo Tub.   They’re 12″ x 8″, super strong, amazingly soft and come in a single hand dispenser that produces an unfolded wipe every time.  Alcohol-free.  Contains aloe & lanolin to keep you nice and comfy.

See all Washcloths and Handy Wipes

See all Prevail Incontinence Products

Skin Care – Aloe Vesta Perineal Skin Cleanseris tops.  It’s a non-drying, deodorizing, ready to use, no-rinse skin cleanser containing a mild aloe vera gel.  Dispenses as a liquid spray for convenience. Alcohol-free and pH balanced.

See all Skin Care Products

See all Aloe Vesta Products

Undergarments - For women, we suggest the Depends Protective Underwear for Women – Extra Absorbency. 

Pads & Shields -  Our best selling night pad is the TENA Night/Super Pad – Green.  It’s extra absorbent, latex-free and quickly absorbs fluid for greater security and increased skin dryness. 

See all SCA Incontinence Care Products

For stress and urge incontinence, ladies we suggest the Prevail Ultra Plus Bladder Control Pads, designed for women. For very light incontinence, go with the Prevail Pantiliners.  Guys, try the Prevail Male Guards.

 See all Incontinence Pads & Shields

And that’s not all folks.  We also have Incontinence sub-categories with Adult Briefs, Bed Wetting Products, Drip Collectors, Feminine Hygiene Products, Just for Men, Miscellaneous Products, Pants, Reusable Items and Room Deodorizers.

See all Incontinence Products

See all Urologicals & Catheters

Have a great “dry” day, and thanks, as always, for you business.

Did you know that arthritis affects millions of Americans after the age 50 and women are more often effected by arthritis?

Arthritis is caused when the cartilage in the joint deteriorates over time, causing bones to rub against each other which causes stiffness, pain and loss of movement in the joint.  Arthritis typically affects weight bearing joints such as hands, hips, knees and the spine.  Unfortunately, there is no “cure” for arthritis, though there are many treatments and products that can relieve pain.

Here is a list of Allegro’s customers’s favorite arthritis remedies, arthritis aides and arthritis pain relief products.

10 Most Popular Arthritis Products

1.  Biofreeze – The Biofreeze 4 oz Tube, Biofreeze Roll-on 3 oz ,  Biofreeze Spray and Biofreez Gel Pump all make on the first page of our Arthritis Products Page and gets very high ratings so it must be good.   It is a long lasting topical analgesic & pain reliever that contains ILEX, an herbal extract from South America.  See all Biofreeze.

2.  Car Caddie Helping Hand – Need a little help getting in and out of the car?  This is made just for you.  Super popular and highly rated, we’ve sold thousands.   Even works to help get kids in and out of your SUV or pickup.  Also in the Top 10, a similar product called the Handybar 3 in 1 Car Aid.  5 star rating!

3.Neckpro Cervical Traction Device - At-home traction for relief of neck pain. Uses a unique ratcheting device that delivers a more precise amount of cervical traction tension than the old conventional overdoor neck traction systems.  Similar to what you would experience in a clinical setting.

4.  Arthritis Gloves-  Made of soft breathable cotton lycra, these gloves provide mild compression that warms your hands and helps increase circulation.  Open fingertips for full freedom.  Wear day or night.  For edema, try the Norco Edema Glove that provides compression past your wrist.

5.    UpEasy Lifting Cushion – Converts any chair into an automatic lift chair that will lift 80% of your body weight.  Adjusts for various weights.  Easily transportable with built-in handle.

6.   Bamboo Shower Seat and Bath Bench- Its compact triangle shape fits into the shower stall or bathtub and it looks great!    Made of eco-friendly bamboo, a 100% renewable resource.   Height adjustable, with slip-resistant rubber tipped legs.

7.  Light Relief Light Therapy-  One of Allegro’s top products for several years now, this light therapy device emits energy in the infrared spectrum to provide topical warmth.  A natural alternative to pain medication, the Light Relief eases arthritis pain and stiffness.  Includes a travel bag.

8.    Thermophore Moist Heat Pack - Moist heat is most often recommended by doctors. Why?  Because moisture transfers the high heat deeper into tissues than ordinary dry heat pads providing temporary relief from rheumatic and arthritic pain.  Increased blood flow is als a result of moist heat, which can relieve inflamed joints and help maintain flexibility.  The heating pad draws moisture from the air and requires no water.  Includes soft flannel cover.  Also see the highly rated  Thermophore Arthritis Pad.

9.  Cando Gel Hand Exercise Balls -  Recommended for arthritis, these exerise balls are used to help grip, strength, dexterity and mobility, as well as fine and gross motor skills.  Can be microwaved or put in the freezer.  Very soothing.

10.  Spa-N-A-Box Portable Spa – A super economical way to have your own above-ground spa.  Soothes arthritis pain for hours.  Sets up on about 20 minutes and plugs into a regular household outlet.  Put it on your patio, deck, on your boat or even in your c0ndo or apartment!  Quiet operation.  Seats 4 or 5 people.

BONUS:   The Freedom Wand – Toilet Tissue Aid

See hundreds of arthritis products including braces, supports, over-the-counter remedies and medications, daily living aids, bed wedges, pillows, canes and much more in Shop By Condition: Arthritis.

Respirator masks are very difficult to find because the April 2009 threat of the H1N1 Swine Flu virus caused the US supply of masks to sell out in just a few days.  Due to the current preparation for what is now refered to as Novel Influenza A or Novel H1N1, we believe that these masks will sell out quickly. 

Also available for sale are hospital-grade disinfectants for clinical and household use.  See our Swine Flu Protection Products and our Cold/Flu Season Medical Supplies to order online.

Who Needs Facemasks and/or N95 Respirators?

Dated August 5, 2009, here are the CDC Interim Recommendations for Facemask and Respirator Use for Home, Community, and Occupational Settings for Non-Ill Persons to Prevent Infection with Novel H1N1.

If Novel H1N1 is in your Community:

• In unavoidable crowded settings, if you are at increased risk of severe illness from influenza (high risk persons) you should consider a facemask or respirator.

• If you work in a non-healthcare environment a facemask/respirator is not recommended but could be considered under certain circumstances for both non-high risk persons and high-risk persons.

Home

• If you are a caregiver to someone in your home with a flu-like illness, use a facemask or respirator.

Health Care Workers

• If your occupation is in health care and you are caring for people with known, probable or suspected novel H1N1 or influenza-like illness, and you are in the non-high risk category, you should still wear a respirator mask. 

• If you are in the high-risk category, you should consider temporary reassignment or wear a respirator mask.

Source: Table 1.  

Here are the CDC Interim Recommendations For Facemask Use For Persons Ill With Confirmed, Probable, Or Suspected Novel Influenza A (H1N1) To Prevent Transmission Of Novel H1N1

Facemask preferred, if available and tolerable, or tissue to cover cough/sneeze if you are in these settings:

• Home Sharing Commmon Space with Others
• Health Care Settings (When Outside of Patient’s Room)
• Non-Healthcare Setting
• Breastfeeding

See Table 2

We hope you stay healthy through this flu season.  Let us know if there is anything we can get for you.

Thank you for being an AllegroMedical.com customer.  We appreciate your business.

Allegro’s broad range of antimicrobial germ killers lets you order the same products used in hospitals and other health care facilities – for use in your own home, vehicle, office, school or social gathering places.  We suggest you order these hospital grade disinfectants and sanitizers today, as demand is expected to be high.

Why stock up on antimicrobials?  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says the H1N1 virus is thought to spread mainly person-to-person through the coughing or sneezing of infected people.  Droplets from a cough or sneeze move through the air and can transmit the flu to people close by.  Sometimes people may also become infected by touching something with flu viruses on it and then touching their mouth or nose. 

How to Protect Your Health

• When you cough or sneeze, cover your nose and mouth with a tissue.  Throw it in the trash afterwards… please.

• Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you sneeze or cough.  Alcohol-based hand sanitizers are also effective.  Have kids?  Order Sani-Hands for Kids.  It’s an antimicrobial alcohol gel hand wipes that kill 99.99% of germs while removing bacteria and soil.  See All Hand Sanitizers.

• How do you know if your employees or kids are washing their hands properly?  Teach them with the Glo-Germ Handwashing Learning Kit.

• To prevent the spread of influenza virus it is important to keep surfaces clean (especially bedside tables, surfaces in the bathroom, kitchen counters and toys for children) by wiping them down with a household disinfectant.  Allegro has many Surface Disinfectants to choose from,  including disinfectant towelettes, spray cleaners, sanitizing sprays, wipes, home care kits and foggers.

• BE PREPARED in case you get sick and need to stay home for a week or so; a supply of over the counter medicines, alcohol-based hand sanitizers, tissues and other related Cold/Flu Items might be useful and help avoid the need to make trips out in public while sick and contagious.  

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.  Germs spread this way. 

• Avoid contact with sick people.

• If you’re sick with flu-like illness, the CDC recommends you stay home for at least 24 hours AFTER your fever is gone, except to get medical care or other necessities. 

See All Cold/Flu Season Products including diagnostic aids, pain relief, personal protection items and more.

See All Swine Flu Category Products including gloves, hand sanitizers, masks and surface disinfectants.

Stay current with CDC recommendations at the 2009 H1N1 Flu Website.

Do what you can to avoid getting sick.  Order today!

So pick up your fallen arches, trade in your heel spurs for real spurs and let’s take a look at what might fix you up.  

Most Popular Foot Pain Products

Tuli Classic Heel Cups- put these in your shoes to absorb shock and return impact energy just like the system found naturally in your feet.  For heel spurs, Plantar Fasciitis, severs, Achilles TMy thoughtendinitis, shin splints, knee pain and back pain.  We have lots and lots of heel cups to choose from.

See all Tuli Brand Foot Products

See all Heel Cups

 Superfeet Active Blue Insoles- These are our most popular insoles, probably because they are the most versatile Trim-to-Fit insole in the Superfeet line.  Works in any kind of footwear, these insoles absorb shock, improve comfort and help prevent blisters and hot spots .  The blue ones are designed for cleated athletic footwear (great for soccer) as well as casual and dress shoes.  Also ideal for running, mountain biking or tennis shoes and for flatter feet that may not tolerate the more supportive Performance Green Insoles.

See all Superfeet Insolesfor women, men, athletic shoes, workboots, cowboy boots, winter shoes, ski boots, high heels … everything!

See all Insoles

Night Splint - For relief of symptoms of plantar fasciitis and heel spurs, and perhaps even peroneal and tibial nerve entrapment.  Alleviates pain in the arch and heel area by gently stretching the plantar fascia ligament.  By increasing this flexibility, you reduce the likelihood of further strain or tearing, and enhance the healing process.  Wear it while you sleep!

See all Pro-Tec Athletics

See all Night Splints

Biomechanical Shoes - designed specifically to address the biomechanics of human walking, by limiting the stress at the areas of the foot most susceptible to pain.  Recognized as the #1 footware linefor people suffering from diabetes, arthritis, metatarrsalgia, Morton’s Neuroma, hammertoes, bunions and other foot pain problems.  See all Aetrex Worldwide Shoes.

See all Athletic Shoes

See all Boots

See all Casual Shoes

See all Diabetic Shoes

See all Sandals

See all Socks

See all Therapeutic Shoes

If it is foot care you need, see our Foot Care Section for products to take care of bunions, callouses, fungus, hammertoes, etc.   

If you need foot or ankle support, see our full line of Ankle/Foot Orthotics.

Still in pain? Visit our brand new Shop By Condition: Foot Pain area of the AllegroMedical.com website.

To help you choose the right supplemental or complete nutrition products, here is a list of Allegro’s most popular dietary supplements by indication, application or medical condition.  These are medical food products for use as directed by a healthcare practitioner.  A prescription is not required.  They are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.  Most products can be used as complete meal replacements or as between-meal supplements.  Click on the links to purchase the product or for more information.

Calorie and Protein Intake

• Benecalorie – Low Volume Calorically Dense Supplement
• Beneprotein – Instant Protein Powder
• Boost – Nutritional Energy Drink
• Boost High Protein – Nutritional Energy Drink with Extra Protein
• Boost Plus – Nutritional Energy Drink
• Boost Pudding – Nutritional Pudding
• Boost Kid Essentials – Nutritionally Complete Drink
• Boost Kid Essentials 1.5 – Nutritionally Complete Drink with Extra Calories.  Choose with or without fiber.
• Carnation Instant Breakfast Powder – Complete Nutritional Drink
• Carnation Instant Breakfast No Sugar Added Powder – Complete Nutritional Drink
• Carnation Instant Breakfast Lactose Free – Complete Nutritional Drink
• Carnation Instant Breakfast Lactose Free Plus – High-Calorie Complete Nutrition Drink
• Carnation Instant Breakfast Lactose Free VHC – Very High-Calorie Complete Nutrition Drink
• Compleat – Real Food Tube Feeding Formula
• Complete Pediatric – Real Food Tube Feeding Formula
• Enlive! - Apple Flavor Nutrition Drink
• Ensure High Protein – Complete Liquid Nutrition, with Extra Protein
• Ensure Ready-to-Drink – Complete Liquid Nutrition
• Ensure Plus - Concentrated Calorie Complete Liquid Nutrition
• Ensure Pudding – Nutritional Pudding
• Fibersource HN – Complete Liquid Formula
• Isosource 1.5 Cal – Complete Liquid Formula
• Isosource HN – Complete Liquid Formula
• MCT Oil – Medium Chain Triglycerides
• Microlipid – 50% Fat Emulsion
• Nutren 1.0 – Complete Liquid Nutrition for Oral or Tube Feeding
• Nutren Junior – Complete Liquid Nutrition for Children
• Pediasure Ready-to-Drink – Complete Liquid Nutrition for Children
• Resource 2.0 – Complete Liquid Nutrition
• Resource Breeze – Nutritional Supplement 

Cancer Nutrition Support

Benecalorie – Low Volume Calorically Dense Supplement
Beneprotein – Instant Protein Powder
• Boost High Protein – Nutritional Energy Drink with Extra Protein
• Boost Pudding – Nutritional Pudding
• Carnation Instant Breakfast Lactose Free Plus – High-Calorie Complete Nutrition Drink
• Carnation Instant Breakfast Lactose Free VHC – Very High-Calorie Complete Nutrition Drink
• Enlive! - Apple Flavor Nutrition Drink
• Ensure High Protein – Complete Liquid Nutrition, with Extra Protein
• Ensure Pudding – Nutritional Pudding
• Glutasolve – Glutamine-Intensive Powder
• Impact – Specialized Nutrition for Surgical and Trauma Patients
• Impact 1.5 – Specialized Nutrition for Surgical and Trauma Patients
• Impact Advanced Recovery – Advanced Nutrition Drink
• Nutren 1.0 – Complete Liquid Nutrition for Oral or Tube Feeding
• Resource 2.0 – Complete Liquid Nutrition
• Resource Breeze – Nutritional Supplement
• Resource Dairy Thick – Thickened Beverage
• Resource Thickened Coffee – Instant Powder
• Resource Thickened Juice – Ready-to-Serve
• Resource Thickened Water – Ready-to-Serve
• ThickenUp – Instant Food Thickener

Diabetes Health Support

• Boost Glucose Control – Nutritional Drink
• Carnation Instant Breakfast No Sugar Added Powder – Complete Nutritional Drink
• Diabetisource AC – Advanced Control Tube Feeding Formula
• Glucerna Shakes – Nutritional Drink
• Resource Diabetishield – Nutritional Drink

See All Glucerna Products 

Digestive Health Support

• Gulatasolve – Glutamine-Intensive Powder
• MCT Oil – Medium Chain Triglycerides
• Nutren 1.0 Fiber - Complete Liquid Nutrition with Prebio
• Nutren Junior – Complete Liquid Nutrition for Children
• Nutren Junior with Fiber – Complete Liquid Nutrition for Children, with Prebio
• Peptamen – Complete Peptide-Based Elemental Nutrition
• Peptamen 1.5 – Complete Peptide-Based Elemental Nutrition
• Peptamen OS – Complete Peptide-Based Elemental Nutrition
• Peptamen OS 1.5 – Complete Peptide-Based Elemental Nutrition
• Peptamen with Prebio – Complete Peptide-Based Elemental Nutrition
• Peptamen Junior – Complete Peptide-Based Elemental Nutrition
• Peptamen Junior 1.5 – Complete Peptide-Based Elemental Nutrition
• Peptamen Junior Fiber – Complete Peptide-Based Elemental Nutrition
• Peptamen Junior with Prebio – Complete Peptide-Based Elemental Nutrition
• Tolerex – Nutritionally Complete Elemental Formula
• Vivonex Pediatric – Elemental Formula
• Vivonex Plus - Elemental Formula
• Vivonex T.E.N. - Elemental Formula

See All Peptamen Products

Pediatric / Child  Nutrition

• Benecalorie – Low Volume Calorically Dense Supplement
• Beneprotein – Instant Protein Powder
• Boost Pudding – Nutritional Pudding
• Boost Kid Essentials – Nutritionally Complete Drink
• Boost Kid Essentials 1.5 – Nutritionally Complete Drink with Extra Calories.  Choose with or without fiber.
• Carnation Instant Breakfast Powder – Complete Nutritional Drink
• Carnation Instant Breakfast No Sugar Added Powder – Complete Nutritional Drink
• Complete Pediatric – The “Real Food” Tube Feeding Formula
• Enlive! - Apple Flavor Nutrition Drink
• Ensure Pudding – Nutritional Pudding
• Microlipid – 50% Fat Emulsion
• Nutren Junior – Complete Liquid Nutrition for Children
• Nutren Junior with Fiber – Complete Liquid Nutrition for Children, with Prebio
• Pediasure Ready-to-Drink – Complete Liquid Nutrition for Children
• Peptamen Junior – Complete Peptide-Based Elemental Nutrition
• Peptamen Junior 1.5 – Complete Peptide-Based Elemental Nutrition
• Peptamen Junior Fiber – Complete Peptide-Based Elemental Nutrition
• Peptamen Junior with Prebio – Complete Peptide-Based Elemental Nutrition
• Resource Breeze – Nutritional Supplement
• Resource Dairy Thick – Thickened Beverage
• Resource Thickened Juice – Ready-to-Serve
• Resource Thickened Water – Ready-to-Serve
• ThickenUp – Instant Food Thickener
• Vivonex Pediatric – Elemental Formula

See All Child Nutrition

Post-Bariatric Surgery Nutrition

• Beneprotein – Instant Protein Powder
• Optisource High Protein Drink – Nutritional Beverage

Renal Health Support

• Beneprotein – Instant Protein Powder
• Enlive! - Apple Flavor Nutrition Drink
• Novasource Renal – Specialized Nutritional Support
• Resource Breeze – Nutritional Supplement

Surgery

• Arginaid – Arginine-Intensive Drink Mix
• Arginaid Extra – Arginine-Intensive Drink
• Beneprotein – Instant Protein Powder
• Enlive! - Apple Flavor Nutrition Drink
• Ensure Ready-to-Drink – Complete Liquid Nutrition
• Impact 1.5 – Specialized Nutrition for Surgical and Trauma Patients
• Impact Advanced Recovery – Advanced Nutrition Drink
• Resource Breeze – Nutritional Supplement

Swallowing Difficulty (Dysphagia)

• Boost Pudding – Nutritional Pudding
• Ensure Pudding – Nutritional Pudding
• Nutren 1.0 – Complete Liquid Nutrition
• Resource Dairy Thick – Thickened Beverage
• Resource Thickened Coffee – Instant Powder
• Resource Thickened Juice – Ready-to-Serve
• Resource Thickened Water – Ready-to-Serve
• ThickenUp – Instant Food Thickener

Nutritional Support for Wound Healing

• Arginaid – Arginine-Intensive Drink Mix
• Arginaid Extra – Arginine-Intensive Drink
• Benecalorie – Low Volume Calorically Dense Supplement
• Beneprotein – Instant Protein Powder
• Boost High Protein – Nutritional Energy Drink with Extra Protein
• Boost Pudding – Nutritional Pudding
• Carnation Instant Breakfast Lactose Free VHC – Very High-Calorie Complete Nutrition Drink
• Diabetisource AC – Advanced Control Tube Feeding Formula
• Enlive! - Apple Flavor Nutrition Drink
• Ensure High Protein – Complete Liquid Nutrition, with Extra Protein
• Ensure Pudding – Nutritional Pudding
Impact 1.5 – Specialized Nutrition for Surgical and Trauma Patients
Impact Advanced Recovery – Advanced Nutrition Drink
Optisource High Protein Drink – Nutritional Beverage
Resource 2.0 – Complete Liquid Nutrition
Resource Breeze – Nutritional Supplement
Resource Diabetishield – Nutritional Drink

See All Adult Nutrition Products

See All Nestle Clinical Nutrition Products

See All Nutricia Products

See All Ross, Division of Abbott Labs Products

Allegro’s Best Products for Bed Confinement

  Bedpads and Underpads -Machine washable and dry-able, reusable bedpads offer layers of protection against wetness from incontinence, spills or bed baths.  Allegro also offers a large selection of convenient disposable underpads to protect beds, chairs, floors and car seats.  Great for pets and kids, too.

No-Rinse Cleansing Products - These are must-have products for any lengthy bed stay.  You’ll be squeaky clean head to toe, without the mess of bed baths.  See all bathing systems and hygiene items.  Don’t forget the No-Rinse Shampoos!

 Bed Rope Ladder - Makes sitting up soooo much easier.  You just use the rungs to pull yourself up.

Pillows & Bed Wedges - Elevate your upper body or legs to whatever position is best for your recovery, better sleep or comfort.

EggCrate or Memory Foam Mattress Overlays - A cost effective way to reduce pressure and bed sores while increasing comfort. 

Over Bed Tables - Eat, work, use the computer, play cards, scrapbook - all from the comfort of your bed with a convenient table that fits perfectly around your bed.  We have tilt, pivot, split top, raised edge, and deluxe wood over bed tables to choose from.

Bed Rails - Position yourself while in bed or gain stability in getting in and out of bed.  Check out the longer rails if you’re trying to stay ‘in bed’.

Transfer Boards – Help pivot and transfer patients from the bed to a wheelchair or bedside commode.

Bedside Commodes - Comfortable bedside toilets with the features of the real thing – just more accessible.

See all Bed Accessories and Bed Pans

Shop our entire Bedridden Catalog of Products

Thank you for your business and a big Allegro smooch to anyone confined to their bed.  Get well soon.

Have you ever wanted to know how many steps you take everyday? Clip a pedometer on your belt loop! Following a low-carb regimen? Keep your fat metabolism in check with ketone test strips.

See All Home Test Kits including drug tests and cholesterol checks.

One of the neatest gadgets to come along are the body fat analyzers and body composition scales. You just hold them, or stand on them and they send a harmless beam through you to see how much fat you have going on. Some of them even calculate your water and muscle percentages too.

See All Body Fat Analyzers and All Scales

Outside of the wide selection of blood pressure monitors and thermometers to help keep you healthy we also have some really neat ways to monitor your heart rate during exercise (or whatever)… I wear one to make sure I’m staying within a good heart rate zone while I’m hiking or doing cardio. It helps tell me whether I’m working too hard, or not hard enough.

See All Heart Rate Monitors

How about an Eye Chart or a Color Blindness Test?

And if you’re wondering what else you can possibly monitor, see All Diagnostic Products. Happy shopping!