Peptamen^® Junior Advance

Peptamen® Junior Advance is a nutritionally complete, 100% whey peptide formula suitable for tube feeding. It is designed to meet the increased energy needs of the most fragile and difficult-to-feed paediatric patients aged 1 to 10 years with or at risk of malnutrition, such as critically ill/stressed children; pulmonary, cardiovascular, hepatic, renal and head trauma patients; and children with more severe gut barrier dysfunction.

Increased energy and protein content
1.5 Kcal/ml
100% whey protein
4.5g protein per 100ml
60% of fat as MCT
Soluble fibre blend
Osmolarity : 380mOsm/l
Osmolarity : 450mOsm/kg

Available in 500ml SmartFlex™ collapsible semi-rigid bottles for tube feeding. Also suitable for oral and bolus feeding.

Composition

Pdf of composition table

SmartFlex™ Packaging

SmartFlex™ uses state-of-the-art design and production techniques to create innovative packaging across the Peptamen^® range of enteral feeds:

Easy to use and administer
Universal cap means SmartFlex™ fits all commonly used giving sets without an adaptor
High quality design and production with closed system
The only collapsible semi-rigid packaging for compact and safe disposal
Easy to administer for bolus feeding

Ingredients

Water, Glucose Syrup, Peptides from Hydrolysed* Whey Protein (Milk), Medium Chain Triglycerides, Vegetable Oils (Soybean, Rapeseed), Minerals (Calcium Citrate, Magnesium Chloride, Sodium Phosphate, Potassium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Chloride, Magnesium Oxide, Ferrous Sulphate, Zinc Sulphate, Copper Sulphate, Manganese Sulphate, Sodium Fluoride, Potassium Iodide, Sodium Selenate, Chromium Chloride, Sodium Molybdate), Corn Starch, Fibre (Oligofructose, Inulin), Emulsifiers (Soy Lecithin, E471), Fish Oil, Flavouring, Thickener (E412), Vitamins (C, E, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, B6, B1, B2, A, D, K, Folic Acid, Biotin), Choline Chloride, Taurine and L-carnitine. Gluten free.

* Used enzyme non-Halal/Kosher. Clinically nil lactose.

Administration and dosage

For enteral use only. Suitable as a sole source of nutrition. Nutritionally complete in:

1-3 years: 820 ml

4-6 years: 1143 ml

7-10 years: 1314 ml

Best before date: see individual packs.

INDICATIONS

Indications

ACBS approved. 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

Suitable for children above 1 year of age. Do not mix food and medication with feed.

Shelf life and storage

Shelf life of 12 months from date of manufacture when stored at room temperature. Shake well before use. Unopened, store in a cool, dry place. If spiked, use within 24 hours. If uncapped, unused portion to be recapped, refrigerated and used within 24 hours.

Peptamen® Junior Advance