PEPTAMEN AAPSP0003 12x400g XA 12552740

Product Description

Benefits of Use

• Supports individuals with compromised gastrointestinal function, malabsorption, and critical illness by providing easily digestible nutrients.
• Delivers complete and balanced nutrition, including essential vitamins and minerals, to meet daily requirements and promote overall health.
• Features a peptide-based (hydrolyzed whey protein) formula, which significantly enhances digestion and absorption, particularly beneficial for impaired digestive systems.
• High in Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCTs), a readily absorbed fat source that provides energy efficiently without requiring extensive digestion.
• Helps maintain lean body mass due to its high protein content, crucial for recovery and muscle preservation in debilitated patients.
• Lactose-free and gluten-free formulation, making it suitable for individuals with specific dietary sensitivities or restrictions.

How to Use

1. Always use Peptamen under the strict supervision and guidance of a healthcare professional.
2. For oral supplementation: Carefully mix the recommended amount of Peptamen powder with water, as per your healthcare professional's specific instructions.
3. For tube feeding: Prepare the formula as directed by a healthcare professional, ensuring proper dilution, and administer via an enteral feeding pump or gravity feed system.
4. Ensure meticulous hygiene practices are followed during the preparation of the formula to prevent contamination.
5. Once prepared, the formula should be consumed immediately. If not consumed immediately, refrigerate promptly and use within 24 hours.

Caution & Warnings

• Peptamen is strictly not for parenteral (intravenous) use. Administer only orally or via enteral feeding tube.
• Not suitable for individuals diagnosed with galactosemia due to its carbohydrate composition.
• When considering use in children, especially infants, consult a pediatrician or healthcare professional for appropriate dosage and suitability.
• Monitor the individual's fluid status carefully to ensure adequate hydration, as nutritional formulas can affect fluid balance.
• Always check the product's expiry date before preparation and consumption. Do not use if the product has expired.
• Store the unmixed powder in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

Ingredients

Product Details

• Nutritional Support: Nutritionally complete, peptide-based formula designed for enhanced tolerance and absorption.
• Energy Density: Provides approximately 1.0 kcal/mL when mixed according to standard instructions, ensuring adequate caloric intake.
• Protein Source: Contains 100% hydrolyzed whey protein, facilitating easier digestion for individuals with compromised digestive systems.
• Fat Source: High percentage of Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCTs) for improved fat absorption and reduced risk of malabsorption-related complications.
• Dietary Information: Lactose-free and gluten-free, suitable for various dietary needs and sensitivities.
• Indications: Ideal for conditions such as malabsorption, impaired GI function, critical illness, short bowel syndrome, pancreatitis, Crohn's disease, and other situations requiring elemental or semi-elemental nutrition.
• Packaging: Convenient 400g powder can, typically supplied in a case of 12 units for extended use.