Manufacturer: Abbott Labs/Ross Labs
USAGE: As a nutritionally complete, balanced formula especially designed for oral feeding of children 1 to 10 years of age. May be used as the sole source of nutrition or as a supplement. PediaSure meets or exceeds 100% of the NAS-NRC RDAs for protein, vitamins and minerals for children 1 to 6 years of age in 1000 mL, and for children 7 to 10 years of age in 1300 mL.
Precaution: Not intended for infants under 1 year of age unless specified by a physician.

FEATURES

• Ready To Use: 8-fl-oz cans; 24 per case
• Milk-based, complete, balanced nutrition--1.0 Cal per mL, 237 Cal per 8 fl oz, from a balanced distribution of protein, fat, and carbohydrate (caloric distribution: protein, 12%; fat, 44%; carbohydrate, 44%).
• For oral or tube feeding.
• Gluten-free and lactose-free. (Not for children with galactosemia.)
• Calcium:phosphorus ratio of 1.2:1--Conforms to AAPCON recommendations for growing children.
• Appropriate vitamin D content--51 IU/100 Cal meets children's needs better than most adult enteral products.
• Kid Approved vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, and banana cream flavors encourage compliance.

Note: PediaSure is also available as an enteral formula, designed especially for tube feeding. This product contains less sucrose and is lower in osmolality than flavored PediaSure. For more information on PediaSure Enteral Formula, click on to that product's listing in the Pediatric Nutrition menu.