Product Information
A nutritionally complete powder based on amino acids for use in conditions where there is severe impairment of the GI tract.
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Flavour
Unflavoured (10x100g sachets)
Indication
- Elemental 028 Extra Powder can be used in children from one year of age and adults as a sole source of nutrition or a supplement for the dietary management of conditions where there is severe impairment of the gastrointestinal tract such as:
– Crohn’s disease
– Short bowel syndrome
– Intractable malabsorption
– Bowel fistulae
– Radiation enteritis
Important Notice
- Not suitable for use in infants under one year of age
- Use with caution in children under 5 years of age
- Not for parenteral use
Directions for Use
- The quantity of feed should be determined by a clinician or dietitian only and is dependent on the age, bodyweight and medical condition of the patient.
- The recommended feed concentration is 20% w/v i.e. 100g powder made up to 500ml with water. A lower concentration may initially be required until recommended concentration is tolerated.
- Elemental 028 Extra is best served as a chilled drink and can be flavoured with appropriate flavourings.
- Once reconstituted, store in a refrigerator and use within 24 hours.
Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place.
- Once sachet is opened, store in an airtight container and use within 2-3 days.
- Unopened shelf life is 24 months.
Product Type
Elemental, High MCT, Oral Nutritional Supplements
Age Group
Adult, Paediatric
Brand
Elemental 028
Nutritional Information
| Average contents | Per 100g | Per 100ml* |
|---|---|---|
| Nutrition Information | ||
| Energy | 443 kcal | 89 kcal |
| 1871 kJ | 374 kJ | |
| Protein equivalent | 12.5 g | 2.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 59 g | 11.8 g |
| — Sugars | 5.3 g | 1.1 g |
| — as Lactose | nil g | nil g |
| Fat | 17.5 g | 3.5 g |
| — Saturates | 6.7 g | 1.3 g |
| — Monounsaturates | 7.4 g | 1.5 g |
| — Polyunsaturates | 2.4 g | 0.5 g |
| — % LCT | 65 % | |
| — % MCT | 35 % | |
| — ω6 / ω3 ratio | 4:1 | |
| Fibre | nil added g | nil added g |
| Minerals | ||
| Sodium | 305 mg | 61 mg |
| 13.3 mmol | 2.7 mmol | |
| Potassium | 466 mg | 93.2 mg |
| 11.9 mmol | 2.4 mmol | |
| Calcium | 245 mg | 49 mg |
| Phosphorus | 200 mg | 40 mg |
| Magnesium | 81.6 mg | 16.3 mg |
| Chloride | 333 mg | 66.6 mg |
| Ca:P ratio | 1.2:1 | |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A | 330 μg-RE | 66 μg-RE |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 μg | 0.5 μg |
| Vitamin E | 6.1 mg-α-T.E | 1.2 mg-α-T.E |
| Vitamin K | 25 μg | 5 μg |
| Vitamin C | 28.3 mg | 5.7 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.6 mg | 0.12 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.6 mg | 0.12 mg |
| Niacin | 9 mg NE | 1.8 mg NE |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.8 mg | 0.16 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.7 μg | 0.34 μg |
| Folic Acid | 83.3 μg | 16.7 μg |
| Pantothenic Acid | 2 mg | 0.4 mg |
| Biotin | 18 μg | 3.6 μg |
| Trace Elements | ||
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 0.84 mg |
| Zinc | 4.2 mg | 0.84 mg |
| Manganese | 0.6 mg | 0.12 mg |
| Copper | 400 μg | 80 μg |
| Iodine | 33.3 μg | 6.7 μg |
| Molybdenum | 33.3 μg | 6.7 μg |
| Selenium | 15 μg | 3 μg |
| Chromium | 15 μg | 3 μg |
| Other | ||
| Choline | 91.6 mg | 18.3 mg |
| Inositol | 9.2 mg | 1.8 mg |
| Osmolality | 502 mOsmol/kgH20 |