Manufacturer: Nestle

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's taste and nutrition are designed to be well tolerated by the toughest of pediatric patients.

Features:

• 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
• NESTLE FLAVOR PACKETS FOR KIDS provide multiple flavoring options for oral use
• Lactose-free, gluten-free, low-cholesterol

U.S. Patent No. 5,549,905
For the Dietary Management of:

• Crohn's Disease
• Cystic Fibrosis
• Cerebral Palsy
• Cancer
• Pancreatitis
• HIV / AIDS
• Malabsorption
• Short-Bowel Syndrome
• Pre/Post Surgery
• Developmental Delay
• Malnutrition
• IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease)
• Fat Malabsorption

Other Product Applications:

• Tube Feeding or Oral Supplementation
• Delayed Gastric Emptying
• Growth Failure
• Early Enteral Feeding
• Transition from TPN

This product is a medical food and should only be used as directed by a healthcare provider
NOT FOR PARENTERAL USE
NOT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH GALACTOSEMIA

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.

Ingredient and nutrition information current as of April, 2005. Please refer to product label for any changes.

Nutrition Panel:
Nutrient Value: per Liter %NAS-NRC RDA