Peptamen Complete Isotonic, Peptide-based Elemental Nutrition

Peptamen is developed specifically for the dietary management of those with impaired gastrointestinal function, Peptamen is ideal for those who require complete or supplemental nutritional support. Peptamen is formulated for the dietary management of patients with short-bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, malabsorption syndromes, pancreatic insufficiency, chronic diarrhea, radiation enteritis and delayed gastric emptying.

• Full-strength elemental nutrition from the first day of nutrition therapy
• Peptide-based for better absorption; 16% of calories from hydrolyzed whey protein
• Unflavored is isotonic (270 mOsm/kg H2O) for improved tolerance
• Available in cans (unflavored and vanilla)
• 70% of fat source as MCT to facilitate absorption; desirable n6:n3 ratio of 7.4:1
• Contains taurine, carnitine and ultra-trace minerals for long-term feeding
• Meets or exceeds 100% of the RDI for 22 key vitamins and minerals in 1500 mL (1500 kcal)
• Lactose-free, gluten-free

Peptamen diets contain ingredients (e.g., partially hydrolyzed whey protein from cow's milk) that may not be appropriate for individuals with food allergie

• Bowel Resection - Cystic Fibrosis - Cerebral Palsy - Oncology
• HIV / AIDS - Malabsorption - Short-Bowel Syndrome - Pre/Post Surgery
• Fat Malabsorption - Malnutrition - IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease)
• Pancreatitis - Crohn's Disease - Diarrhea - Gastrointestinal Impairment
• Gastrointestinal Fistula - Gluten Intolerance - Bowel Resection
• Impaired Digestion and Absorption - Lactose Intolerance
• Limited Gut Function - Nausea / Vomiting - Radiation Enteritis
• Radiation Therapy - Surgery - Transitional Feeding (Following TPN)

Unflavored - Water, Maltodextrin, Enzymatically Hydrolyzed Whey Protein (from cow’s milk), Medium-Chain Triglycerides (MCT Source: Fractionated Coconut and Palm Kernel Oil), contains less than 2% of: Cornstarch, Soybean Oil, Soy Lecithin, Calcium Phosphate, Guar Gum, Potassium Citrate, Sodium Phosphate, Vitamin C (Sodium Ascorbate), Magnesium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Calcium Citrate, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Citrate, Magnesium Oxide, Beta-Carotene, Taurine, L-Carnitine, Zinc Sulfate, Iron (Ferrous Sulfate), Vitamin E (DL-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate), Niacinamide, Calcium Pantothenate, Citric Acid, Manganese Sulfate, Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride), Copper Sulfate, Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B1 (Thiamine Mononitrate), Vitamin A (Retinyl Palmitate), Biotin, Folic Acid, Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol), Chromium Chloride, Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin), Vitamin K (Phylloquinone), Potassium Iodide, Sodium Molybdate, Sodium Selenate. Note: PEPTAMEN contains ingredients (e.g., partially hydrolyzed whey protein, a cow's milk protein) that may not be appropriate for individuals with food allergies. Product information and values are subject to change. Ingredient and nutrition information current as of April 2008.