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Peptamen® Junior Powder
Peptamen® Junior is a powdered formula for children aged 1-10 years with compromised/impaired GI function. It is a partially hydrolysed, 100% whey protein based formula with 52% of fat as MCT for the dietary management of disease related malnutrition in patients with malabsorption and/or maldigestion. Peptamen® Junior is a nutritionally complete Food for Special Medical Purposes for use under medical supervision.
- 1 - 1.5 Kcal/ml
- 100% whey protein
- 3g protein per 100ml*
- 52% of fat as MCT
- Low osmolarity
- Osmolarity : 370mOsm/kg*
- Osmolarity : 322mOsm/l*
400g re-sealable tin (with 7.9g scoop); 12 x 400g tins per case. Available in Vanilla flavour.
* standard concentration
*This is for professional evaluation use only
Maltodextrin, peptides from partially hydrolysed whey protein (milk), sucrose, MCT oil, potato starch, vegetable oils (rapeseed, sunflower),minerals (calcium carbonate, potassium phosphate, sodium phosphate, magnesium chloride, sodium chloride, calcium chloride, ferrous sulphate, zinc sulphate, manganese sulphate, copper sulphate, potassium iodide, chromium chloride, sodium selenate, sodium molybdate), emulsifier (soy lecithin), acidity regulator (E330), flavouring, choline bitartrate, vitamins (C, E, niacin, pantothenic acid, B6, thiamin, riboflavin, A, folic acid, K, biotin, D, B12), taurine, L-carnitine, antioxidant (E304).
Halal and Gluten free.
Presentation
400g re-sealable tin (with 7.9 g scoop); 12 x 400g tins per case.
Vanilla flavour.
Suitable as a sole source of nutrition or as a supplement.
Recommended use: 500-2000 ml depending on child's nutritional requirement or as recommended by a healthcare professional.
24 months from date of manufacture. After opening the tin, store in a cool, dry place and reseal the lid tightly. Consume the contents within 4 weeks. Once reconstituted use within 6 hours (at room temperature) or 24 hours if refrigerated.
Indications
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.
Contraindications
Not suitable for patients with a cows’ milk allergy.
Precautions
For oral/ enteral use only. Suitable for children above 1 year of age. Do not add food or drugs to the feed.
1. Wash hands thoroughly. Follow mixing table below and select volume required.
2. Measure out cooled boiled water and pour in a clean bowl or container.
3. Scoop and level the desired amount of powder using the scoop in the tin or weigh in grams.
4. Add the powder to the water and immediately stir or shake until well mixed.
5. After use, store the scoop inside the can as shown on the label.
Food for special medical purposes. Use under medical supervision. For healthcare professionals only.