Peptamen Junior - 8 oz cans

• Complete Peptide-Based Elemental Nutrition for Children
• For children ages 1 to 10 with impaired gastrointestinal function
• Support to children with digestion and absorption challenges

Peptamen Junior is a complete or supplemental elemental diet specifically formulated for children ages 1 to 10 with impaired gastrointestinal function. Designed with Proven Blend™, consisting of whey-based peptides, and a comprehensive antioxidant system and optimal lipid blend, Peptamen Junior provides nutrition support to children with digestion and absorption challenges such as Cystic fibrosis, pancreatitis, malabsorption (e.g., cancer treatment, AIDS), cerebral palsy and growth failure.

Peptamen Junior is available in three kid-friendly options - Vanilla, Chocolate and Strawberry - to help fight flavor fatigue and support compliance to oral supplementation. Peptamen Junior is also offered in an Unflavored option and in ULTRAPAK® - the first closed enteral feeding system for pediatric patients.

Cans 250 mL (EA and CS 24):
Unflavored, Vanilla, Chocolate and Strawberry.

• Ready-to-use, peptide-based elemental diet for the nutritional support of GI-impaired children ages 1-10
• Peptide-based to facilitate absorption
• 12% of calories from hydrolyzed whey protein
• 100% whey-based for improved gastric emptying
• Unflavored is isotonic (260 mOsm/kg H2O) for improved patient tolerance
• 60% of fat source as MCT to facilitate absorption; desirable 4.8:1 n6:n3 ratio
• 1000 kcal provides 0.7 g cysteine
• Contains taurine, carnitine and ultra-trace elements for long-term feeding
• Ready-to-use cans (unflavored and vanilla) require no mixing or diluting
• Lactose-free, gluten-free, low-cholesterol
• NOT FOR PARENTERAL USE
• NOT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH GALACTOSEMIA
• PEPTAMEN diets contain ingredients (e.g., partially hydrolyzed whey protein from cow's milk) that may not be appropriate for individuals with food allergies

• Critical Care / Surgery - Cystic Fibrosis - Cerebral Palsy - Oncology -Pancreatitis - HIV / AIDS - Malabsorption - Short-Bowel Syndrome - Malnutrition - Pre/Post Surgery - Developmental Delay - IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) - Fat Malabsorption - Critical Illness - Gastrointestinal Fistula - Pediatric Gastrointestinal Disorders - Bowel Resection - Diarrhea - Children with Special Health Needs - Crohn's Disease - Nausea / Vomiting - Early Post-Operative Feeding - Gastrointestinal Impairment - Gluten Intolerance - Impaired Digestion and Absorption - Lactose Intolerance - Limited Gut Function - Radiation Enteritis - Radiation Therapy - Surgery - Transitional Feeding (Following TPN) - Special Pediatric Nutritional Needs

Peptamen Junior Ingredients: 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, Canola Oil, Calcium Phosphate, Soy Lecithin, Guar Gum, Potassium Citrate, Salt (Sodium Chloride), Potassium Chloride, Potassium Phosphate, Magnesium Chloride, Sodium Phosphate, Choline Chloride, Vitamin C (Sodium Ascorbate), Beta-Carotene, Calcium Citrate, Taurine, Magnesium Oxide, Inositol, Vitamin E (Dl-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate), L-Carnitine, Iron (Ferrous Sulfate), Zinc Sulfate, Biotin, Niacinamide, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A (Retinyl Acetate), Citric Acid, Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol), Manganese Sulfate, Vitamin B1 (Thiamine Mononitrate), Copper Sulfate, Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride), Potassium Iodide, Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Folic Acid, Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin), Chromium Chloride, Vitamin K (Phylloquinone), Sodium Selenate. Note: Peptamen Junior Diet contains ingredients (i.e., 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.