Features of Peptamen Junior with Prebio Complete Peptide-Based Formula
- Enzymatically hydrolyzed 100% whey protein to facilitate gastric emptying
- Peptamen with Prebio 1 Oral Supplement meets the 2011 IOM recommendations for calcium and vitamin D
- 60% of fat from MCT to decrease the potential for fat malabsorption
- Complete tube feeding or oral supplement
- 3.6 g/L PREBIO1 soluble fiber blend
- 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
- Provides complete or supplemental nutrition support and may also be used as a dual feeding with TPN or as a transition diet from TPN
- Suitable for these diets: lactose intolerance, gluten-free; not for individuals with galactosemia
- Contains milk protein- not appropriate for individuals with Cows’ Milk Protein Allergy
Who should use Peptamen Oral Supplement?
- Early enteral feeding
- Impaired GI functions:
- Elevated protein requirements
- Fluid/volume restrictions
- Malabsorption
- Pancreatitis
- Shortened feeding schedules
- Short bowel syndrome
- Chronic diarrhea
- Malnutrition
- Delayed gastric emptying
- Malabsorption related to cancer treatment
- Cystic fibrosis
- Cerebral palsy
- Crohns disease/IBD
- Transition from TPN
What are the ingredients of Peptamen Jr. Oral Supplement?
- Water
- Sugar
- Maltodextrin
- Enzymatically Hydrolyzed Whey Protein (From Milk)
- Medium Chain Triglycerides (From Coconut and/or Palm Kernel Oil) and less than 2% of Cornstarch
- Soybean Oil
- Canola Oil
- Fructooligosaccharides (Soluble Fiber)
- Soy Lecithin
