Complete Peptide-Based Elemental Nutrition for Children

PEPTAMEN JUNIOR® WITH PREBIO Complete Elemental Liquid Diet for Children provides a specifically designed protein, lipid, vitamin and mineral profile for children ages 1 to 10 with impaired gastrointestinal function. Designed to be well tolerated by your most challenging pediatric patients, PEPTAMEN JUNIOR WITH PREBIO features the prebiotic fiber blend PREBIO, which helps support a healthy gut microflora. It also features Proven Blend consisting of whey-based peptides, a unique antioxidant system and an optimal lipid blend.

PEPTAMEN JUNIOR WITH PREBIO is useful for the dietary management of children with chronic diarrhea/malabsorption, growth failure, short-bowel syndrome, bowel transplants, cerebral palsy, Crohn's disease, HIV/AIDS and cystic fibrosis. PEPTAMEN JUNIOR WITH PREBIO provides complete or supplemental nutrition support and may also be used as a dual feeding with TPN or as a transition diet from TPN.

Vanilla, 250 ml, Case (24 ct), (202.8 oz/Case)

Features At-A-Glance:

kcal/mL: 1.0
Caloric Distribution (% of kcal)

Protein: 12%
Carbohydrate: 55%
Fat: 33%

Protein Source: enzymatically hydrolyzed whey protein
NPC:N Ratio: 183:1
MCT:LCT Ratio: 60:40
n6:n3 Ratio: 4.8.1
Osmolality (mOsm/kg water): 365
Renal Solute Load (mOsm/L): 255
Free Water: 84%
Meets 100% of the NAS-NRC RDA for children ages 7-10 for 18 key micronutrients: 1000 mL

HCPCS Code B4160
Fiber Content (Source) 3.6 g/L (oligofructose, inulin)
Appropriate for these diets:
lactose-free*, gluten-free, low-residue

* Not for individuals with galactosemia

PEPTAMEN JUNIOR® WITH PREBIO contains ingredients that may not be appropriate for individuals with food allergies (e.g., partially hydrolyzed whey protein from cow?s milk protein).

Ingredients

(Vanilla)
Water, Maltodextrin, Enzymatically Hydrolyzed Whey Protein (From Cow?sMilk), Sugar (Sucrose), Medium-Chain Triglycerides (MCT Source: FractionatedCoconut and Palm Kernel Oil), contains less than 2% of Cornstarch, Soybean Oil,Canola Oil, Oligofructose (A Source Of Dietary Fiber), Inulin (A Source Of DietaryFiber), Soy Lecithin, Artificial Vanilla Flavor, Calcium Phosphate, Guar Gum,Potassium Citrate, Sodium Phosphate, Vitamin C (Sodium Ascorbate), MagnesiumChloride, Choline Chloride, Salt (Sodium Chloride), Potassium Chloride, PotassiumPhosphate, Calcium Citrate, Magnesium Oxide, Beta Carotene, Taurine, Inositol,L-Carnitine, Zinc Sulfate, Iron (Ferrous Sulfate), Vitamin E (DL-Alpha TocopherylAcetate), Niacinamide, Calcium Pantothenate, Manganese Sulfate, Vitamin B6 (PyridoxineHydrochloride), Copper Sulfate, Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B1 (ThiamineMononitrate), Vitamin A (Retinyl Acetate), Biotin, Folic Acid, Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol),Chromium Chloride, Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin), Vitamin K (Phylloquinone),Potassium Iodide, Sodium Selenate.

Product information and values are subject to change. Ingredient and nutritioninformation current as of May 2009.