Peptamen AF
Features
Nestle Clinical Nutrition Peptamen AF
- Advanced Formulation for GI-Compromised Patients
- High calorie, very high protein, 100% whey, enzymatically hydrolyzed, food
- Ready-to-use peptide-based diet for elevated caloric requirements
Product Overview
Nestle Clinical Nutrition Peptamen AF
Peptamen AF
Advanced Formulation for GI-Compromised Patients
Peptamen AF is a moderately high calorie, very high protein, 100% whey, enzymatically hydrolyzed, complete elemental medical food for GI-compromised patients. Featuring a balanced peptide profile, a comprehensive antioxidant system and lipid and fiber blends, Peptamen AF is designed to meet the needs of the highly stressed individual where oxidative stress, inflammation and feeding intolerance are prevalent.
Peptamen AF contains no supplemental arginine and is a formula option for critically ill patients in which high arginine products may not be desirable.
Peptamen AF is available unflavored in 250-mL cans and in a 1000 mL ULTRAPAK® Enteral Closed System, a non-air-dependent closed system shown to reduce set-up time, minimize the potential for bacterial contamination, decrease waste and provide the flexibility of a hang time of up to 48 hours.
PEPTAMEN AF contains ingredients (i.e., partially hydrolyzed whey protein, from cow's milk protein) that may not be appropriate for individuals with food allergies.
- Ready-to-use peptide-based diet for elevated caloric requirements
- Same trusted 100% whey, balanced peptide profile as Peptamen® to help support lean body mass
- MCT:LCT ratio 50:50
- High omega-3 lipid blend, contains 9.3 g/L of fish oil designed for the modulation of the inflammatory response
- n6:n3 ratio of 1.8:1
- 1.2 Kcals/mL to address a variety of energy needs
- No supplemental arginine
- Includes PREBIO¹™, a unique blend of FOS and inulin (4.3g/1000 Kcals), designed to support the potentially beneficial bacteria throughout the entire colon
- Moderate carbohydrate level to designed to assist with blood glucose management
- Available unflavored in cans and pre-filled ULTRAPAK Enteral Closed System
- NOT FOR PARENTERAL USE
- NOT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH GALACTOSEMIA
For the Dietary Management of:
- Oncology - IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) - Short-Bowel Syndrome
- Sepsis - Critical Illness - Gastrointestinal Impairment - Infection
- Gastrointestinal Fistula - Nausea / Vomiting - Pre/Post Surgery - Burns
- Pressure Ulcers / Wound Management - Venous Stasis Ulcers - Diarrhea
- Ventilator Dependency - Critical Care / Surgery - Crohn's Disease
- Fat Malabsorption - Gluten Intolerance - Hypermetabolism
- Impaired Digestion and Absorption - Lactose Intolerance - Limited Gut Function
- Metabolic Stress States - Respiratory Disease - Bowel Resection - Pancreatitis
- Transitional Feeding (Following TPN) - Early Post-Operative Feeding
Peptamen AF Ingredients:
Unflavored: Water, Enzymatically Hydrolyzed Whey Protein (from cow’s milk), Maltodextrin, Medium-Chain Triglycerides (MCT Source: Fractionated Coconut and Palm Kernel Oil), contains less than 2% of: Soybean Oil, Cornstarch, Fish Oil, Oligofructose (a source of dietary fiber), Soy Lecithin, Inulin (a source of dietary fiber), Guar Gum, Salt (Sodium Chloride), Calcium Phosphate, Vitamin C (Sodium Ascorbate), Choline Chloride, Magnesium Chloride, Calcium Citrate, Sodium Phosphate, L-Carnitine, Taurine, Vitamin E (DL-alpha tocopheryl acetate), Magnesium Oxide, Citric Acid, Zinc Sulfate, Iron (Ferrous Sulfate), Niacinamide, Calcium Pantothenate, Potassium Chloride, Manganese Sulfate, Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride), Copper Sulfate, Beta-Carotene, Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B1 (Thiamine Mononitrate), Potassium Iodide, Biotin, Folic Acid, Vitamin A (Retinyl Palmitate), Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol), Chromium Chloride, Vitamin K (Phylloquinone), Sodium Molybdate, Sodium Selenate, Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin). Product information and values are subject to change. Ingredient and nutrition information current as of April 2008.
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Part Number(s): 840372, 850055
