Product Information
A ready-to-use, semi-elemental, high energy, nutritionally complete, enteral tube feed for children 1-10 years.
Features
- High energy (1.5kcal/ml) suitable for children with high energy and/or low fluid needs.
- Mixture of short chain peptides and amino acids from hydrolysed whey protein for optimal protein absorption from the gut and minimal bowel residue1.
- 100% hydrolysed whey protein for improved gastrointestinal tolerance2.
- 51% of fat content from medium chain triglycerides (MCT) to enhance fat digestion and absorption inpatients with malabsorption3,4.
- Supplemented with docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) from fish oil.
- Higher proportion of fat, lower protein and iron content compared to adult formulations to cater for the needs of young children.
- Contains a small amount of prebiotic fibre to support bowel health (<2.5g per pack).
Important Notice
- Not suitable for patients with Galactosaemia.
- Not suitable for infants under 1 year of age.
- Not for parenteral use.
- Not suitable for patients requiring a fibre free diet.
- Must be used under medical supervision.
- Suitable as a sole source of nutrition for children 1 year onwards.
- Use with caution in individuals with seafood allergy.
Direction of Use
- Use at room temperature.
- Check appearance before use and shake well.
- Handle aseptically to ensure product remains sterile.
- Usage to be determined by a healthcare professional.
- Aseptically handled bottle has a hanging time of maximum 24 hours once opened.
- Do not dilute or add medications to the formula.
Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place.
- Once opened, close the bottle and store in the refrigerator.
- Discard unused content after 24 hours.
Allergen and Cultural Information
- Contains milk, soy and fish.
- Low lactose (lactose <2g/100g).
- Halal certified.
- Nutricia UK and/or Ireland have kosher approval for this product.
Nutritional Information
| Average contents | Per 100ml | Per 500ml |
|---|---|---|
| NUTRITION INFORMATION | ||
| Energy | 152 kcal | 760 kcal |
| 637 kJ | 3185 kJ | |
| Protein | 4.2 (11%E) g | 21 g |
| — Whey | 4.2 g | 21 g |
| — Casein | 0 g | 0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 18.8 (49%E) g | 94 g |
| — Sugars | 0.41 g | 2.05 g |
| — as Lactose | 0.16 g | 0.8 g |
| Fat | 6.7 (40%E) g | 33.5 g |
| — Saturates | 4 g | 20 g |
| — of which MCT | 3.4 g | 17 g |
| Monounsaturates | 0.8 g | 4 g |
| Polyunsaturates | 1.9 g | 9.5 g |
| — DHA | 55.5 mg | 277.5 mg |
| — EPA | 12.9 mg | 64.5 mg |
| ω6 / ω3 ratio | 6.9:1 | 6.9:1 |
| Fibre | <0.5 g | <2.5 g |
| Water | 77 ml | 385 ml |
| MINERALS | ||
| Sodium | 94.6 mg | 473 mg |
| 4.11 mmol | 20.55 mmol | |
| Potassium | 168 mg | 840 mg |
| 4.3 mmol | 21.5 mmol | |
| Calcium | 130 mg | 650 mg |
| Phosphorus | 98.9 mg | 494.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 23.1 mg | 115.5 mg |
| Chloride | 143 mg | 715 mg |
| Ca:P ratio | 1.4:1 | 1.4:1 |
| VITAMINS | ||
| Vitamin A | 61.5 μg-RE | 307.5 μg-RE |
| Vitamin D | 1.88 μg | 9.4 μg |
| Vitamin E | 1.95 mg-α-T.E | 9.75 mg-α-T.E |
| Vitamin K | 8.1 μg | 40.5 μg |
| Thiamin (B~1~) | 0.23 mg | 1.15 mg |
| Riboflavin (B~2~) | 0.24 mg | 1.2 mg |
| Niacin (B~3~) | 2.1 mg NE | 10.5 mg NE |
| Pantothenic Acid (B~5~) | 0.5 mg | 2.5 mg |
| Vitamin B~6~ | 0.18 mg | 0.9 mg |
| Biotin | 6 μg | 30 μg |
| Folic Acid | 27 μg | 135 μg |
| Vitamin B~12~ | 0.26 μg | 1.3 μg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg | 75 mg |
| TRACE ELEMENTS | ||
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 7.5 mg |
| Zinc | 1.5 mg | 7.5 mg |
| Manganese | 0.15 mg | 0.75 mg |
| Copper | 0.11 mg | 0.55 mg |
| Iodine | 15.1 μg | 75.5 μg |
| Molybdenum | 7 μg | 35 μg |
| Selenium | 4.7 μg | 23.5 μg |
| Chromium | 3.74 μg | 18.7 μg |
| Fluoride | 0.1 mg | 0.5 mg |
| OTHER | ||
| L-Carnitine | 2.97 mg | 14.85 mg |
| Choline | 37.5 mg | 187.5 mg |
| Β-carotene | 64 μg | 320 μg |
| Taurine | 12 mg | 60 mg |
| Osmolality | 510 mOsm/kgH₂O | 510 mOsm/kgH₂O |
Ingredients
Water, maltodextrin, vegetable oils (medium chain triglyerides (coconut and palm oil), soybean oil, maize oil), whey protein hydrolysate (from cow’s milk), starch (maize), acidity regulators (malic acid, citric acid), dietary fibre (inulin, oligofructose), potassium lactate, calcium hydrogen phosphate, fish oil, sodium chloride, magnesium hydrogen phosphate, calcium citrate, potassium hydrogen phosphate, choline chloride, sodium L-ascorbate, calcium chloride, taurine, inositol, ferrous lactate, zinc sulphate, L-carnitine, DL-α-tocopheryl acetate, nicotinamide, calcium D-pantothenate, copper gluconate, manganese sulphate, thiamin hydrochloride, riboflavin, pyridoxine hydrochloride, sodium fluoride, retinyl acetate, beta carotene, pteroylmonoglutamic acid, potassium iodide, chromium chloride, D-biotin, sodium selenite, cholecalciferol, phytomenadione.
References
- Grimble GK et al. Clin Sci 1986; 71:65-69.
- Fried MD et al. J Pediatr 1992; 120 (4 pt 1): 569-572.3.
- Faber J et al. J Pediatr Gastroenteral Nutr 1988; 7:189-195.
- Goulet O et al. J Pediatr Gastoenteral Nutr 2004; 38:250-269.