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Peptamen® Junior PHGG
Peptamen® Junior PHGG is a 1.2 kcal/ml peptide-based enteral tube feed with added PHGG soluble fibre, formulated for children aged 1-10 years with compromised/impaired GI function. It is partially hydrolysed, 100% whey protein formula with omega-3 fatty acids, soluble fibre and 54% of the fat as MCT. Peptamen® Junior PHGG is a nutritionally complete Food for Special Medical Purposes for use under medical supervision.
- 1.2kcal/ml
- Partially hydrolysed, 100% whey peptide-based feed
- 3.6g protein/100ml (12% total energy)
- 54% fat as MCT
- For short or long-term use
- Osmolarity: 383 mOsm/l
- Osmolality: 473 mOsm/Kg
*This is for professional evaluation use only
Water, maltodextrin, peptides from partially hydrolysed whey protein (milk), MCT oil, soybean oil, minerals (sodium phosphate, magnesium chloride, sodium citrate, calcium phosphate, potassium citrate, potassium chloride, calcium citrate, magnesium oxide, potassium hydroxide, sodium chloride, ferrous sulphate, zinc sulphate, manganese sulphate, copper sulphate, sodium fluoride, chromium chloride, potassium iodide, sodium selenate, sodium molybdate), emulsifiers (soy lecithin, E471), vitamins (C, E, niacin, pantothenic acid, B6, thiamin, riboflavin, A, folic acid, K, biotin, D), choline chloride, stabilisers (E412, E407), L-carnitine, taurine.
Gluten Free. UHT sterilised. Packaged in a protective atmosphere.
Increase dosage gradually in children with a history of low fibre intake. Shake well before use. 500-1500ml depending on child’s requirement or as recommended by a healthcare professional. In order to maintain a constant flow, the use of a pump is recommended.
12 months from date of manufacture. Store unopened in a cool, dry place. Once spiked use within 24 hours. Unused portion can be recapped, refrigerated and used within 24 hours. If poured out of the pack, cover tightly and use within 6 hours.
ACBS approved, prescribable on FP10 (GP10 in Scotland). Indicated as a sole source of nutrition for children aged 1-10 years on medical grounds for short bowel syndrome, intractable malabsorption, patients with proven inflammatory bowel disease and bowel fistulae.
Peptamen® Junior PHGG is a food for special medical purposes for use under medical supervision. It is indicated for the dietary management of disease related malnutrition in patients with malabsorption and/or maldigestion who have increased fibre requirements.