PediaSure Peptide 1.5 Cal Nutrition is a nutritionally complete, peptide-based formula for the nutritional needs of children 1 to 13 years of age with malabsorption, maldigestion, and other GI conditions. It is designed to meet the nutritional and caloric needs of kids who require higher caloric density, have fluid restrictions, and are at risk for malnutrition. For oral or tube feeding. For supplemental or sole-source nutrition. Use under medical supervision.

Features

• Kosher.
• Halal.
• Gluten-free.
• Volume: 33.8 oz.
• No artificial growth hormones.
• Suitable for lactose intolerance.
• Vitamin D (25 mcg/L, 1000 IU/L) and calcium for strong bones.
• DHA (32 mg per 8 fl oz) and lutein support the brain and eyes.
• Antioxidants (vitamins C & E and selenium) support the immune system.
• Meets or exceeds 100% of the DRIs for protein and 25 essential vitamins and minerals for children 1 to 8 years of age in 1000 Cal (667 mL) and for children 9 to 13 years of age in 1500 Cal (1000 mL).

Nutrition to support growth and development:

• Prebiotics from scFOS.
• 60% MCT & structured lipids.
• Hydrolyzed, whey-dominant protein.

Ingredients: Water, Corn Maltodextrin, Structured Lipid (Interesterified Canola Oil & Medium Chain Triglycerides), Whey Protein Hydrolysate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Caseinate, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides. Less than 0.5% of Vitamins and minerals (Calcium Phosphate, Potassium Citrate, Potassium Chloride, Potassium Phosphate, Magnesium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Sodium Citrate, Ascorbic Acid, Choline Chloride, Ferrous Sulfate, Magnesium Chloride, Zinc Sulfate, dl-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, Niacinamide, Calcium Pantothenate, Manganese Sulfate, Thiamine Hydrochloride, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Copper Sulfate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Folic Acid, Biotin, Potassium Iodide, Chromium Chloride, Sodium Selenate, Sodium Molybdate, Phylloquinone, Vitamin D3, Vitamin B12), Canola Oil, Artificial Flavor, Cellulose Gel, Soy Lecithin, Tuna Oil, Inositol, Taurine, Cellulose Gum, Potassium Hydroxide, Acesulfame Potassium, Sucralose, L-Carnitine, and Lutein. Contains milk and soy ingredients.

Precautions:

• Not for IV use.
• Not for children with galactosemia.
• Follow directions for use provided by the manufacturer of feeding sets.
• Not intended for infants under 1 year of age unless specified by a physician.
• Feeding sets are for single-patient use only. Use a clean technique to avoid set and/or product contamination.
• Unless a shorter hang time is specified by the set manufacturer, hang the product for up to 48 hours after the initial connection when the clean technique and only one new set are used. Otherwise, hang for no more than 24 hours.

Instructions for Use: All medical foods, regardless of the type of administration system, require careful handling because they can support microbial growth. Follow these instructions for clean technique and proper setup to reduce the potential for microbial contamination.

NOTE: Failure to follow the INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE increases the potential for microbial contamination and may reduce hangtime.

• Administer product at room temperature.
• THOROUGHLY wash hands with soap and water before handling the container or feeding set.
• Turn the container upside down and SHAKE VIGOROUSLY, using a twisting motion for at least 10 seconds.
• DO NOT touch any part of the container or feeding set that comes into contact with the formula.
• When initiating feeding, follow the physician's instructions. Adjust flow rate and volume according to the patient's condition and tolerance.
• Additional fluid requirements should be met by giving water between or after feedings or when flushing the tube.

For Use with Enteral Feeding Pumps:

• Remove the dust cover from RTH Safety Screw Cap.
• Remove the dust cover from the feeding set connector.
• Insert the feeding set connector into the port of the RTH Safety Screw Cap and completely pierce the foil.
• Turn the connector collar clockwise until it is securely fastened.
• Close the clamp on set before inverting the container.
• Invert the container and suspend, using the hanging ring on the bottom of the container.