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Peptamen Junior is a nutritionally complete whey based peptide formula. Peptamen Junior is formulated for optimal digestion in children aged 1-10 with impaired gastrointestinal function. It is suitable for both oral and tube feeding. 


Peptamen Junior meets the unique nutritional needs of GI compromised children.

Key product features:

ACBS approved for short bowel syndrome, intractable malabsorption, proven inflammatory bowel disease and bowel fistulae.

400g tin with 8g scoop


ACBS approved Nestlé Nutrition Flavour Mix may be used with Peptamen Junior to prevent taste fatigue.

Nutritionally Complete for:

1 - 3 years old in 1200mls
3 - 6 years old in 1500mls 
7 - 10 years old in 1800mls


Nutritional profile:

  • 100% whey peptides
  • MCT:LCT ration of 60:40 for easy absorption and metabolism of fat
  • Vitamin and mineral profile tailor made for children
  • Low osmolarity (310 m0sm/kg) to minimize risk of osmotic diarrheoa
  • Powder formulation providing flexible calorie delivery

Energy Distribution:
  • 12% Protein (3g/100ml)
  • 33% Lipid (3.9g/100ml)
    60% MCT (2.3g/100ml) & 40% LCT (1.5g/100ml)
  • 55% Carbohydrate (13.8g/100ml)

 Peptamen Junior

Further information is available by clicking the list of links below:
| Dietary Information
Gluten Free Yes
Milk Free No
Egg Free Yes
Soya Free No
Wheat Free Yes
Nut Free Yes
Fish Free Yes
Vegan No
Vegetarian Protein hydrolysed with pork trypsin denatured during processing
Kosher Not certified. Protein hydrolysed with pork trypsin denatured during processing
Halaal Not certified. Protein hydrolysed with pork trypsin denatured during processing
| Nutrition Information
Typical Values  Unit  / 100g  / 100ml
 Energy  kcal 457  100
   kJ 1910 420
Protein g 13.7 3.0
Fat g 17.5 3.85
Carbohydrate g 62.9 13.8
Of which: lactose g <0.90 <0.20
| Nutrition Information - Minerals and Trace Elements
Sodium mg (mmol) 300 66 (2.7)
Potassium mg (mmol) 615 135 (3.4)
Calcium mg (mmol) 417 91 (2.3)
Phosphorous mg (mmol) 278 6.1 (1.9)
Magnesium mg (mmol) 53 12 (0.49)
Chloride mg (mmol) 370 81 (2.3)
Iron mg 4.6 1.0
Zinc mg 4.6 1.0
Copper mg 0.37 0.08
Manganese mg 0.23 0.05
Fluoride mg 0 0
Chromium µg 11 2.5
Molybdenum µg 30 6.6
Selenium µg 13.8 3.0
Iodine µg  41 9.0
| Nutrition Information - Vitamins
Vitamin A µg RE (IU) 210 (700) 45 (150)
Vitamin D µg (UI) 4.6 (180) 1.0 (40)
Vitamin E mg α-TE (IU) 4.6 (6.8) 1.0 (1.5)
Vitamin K µg RE µg 18 4.0
Vitamin C mg 37 8.0
Thiamin (B1) mg 0.46 0.10
Riboflavin (B2) mg 0.46 0.10
Pantothenic acid (B5) mg 1.4 0.30
Vitamin B6 mg 0.37 0.08
Niacin mg (mg NE) 2.7 (6.8) 0.60 (1.5)
Vitamin B12 µg 0.68 0.15
Folic Acid µg 91 20
Biotin µg 16 3.5
Choline mg 110 25
Taurine mg 37 8.0
Carnitine mg 18 4.0
Osmolarity mOsm/l 260
Osmolality mOsm/kg 310
| Ingredients
Maltodextrin, whey protein hydrolysate, sucrose, medium chain triglycerides, potato starch, soya oil, high oleic sunflower oil, emulsifer: soya lecithin; calcium phosphate, sodium chloride, potassium chloride, chloride bitartrate, magnesium chloride, vitamins: C, E, nicotinamide, calcium-D-panthothenate, beta-carotene, B6, A, B1 (thiamin), b2 (riboflavin), D, folic acid, K, biotin; taurine, L-carnitine, ferrous sulphate, zinc sulphate, copper sulphate, maganese sulphate, potassium iodide, chromium chloride, sodium selenate, sodium molybate.
| Product Clinical Support
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2). Fulton JA ASPEN Feb 1999 (Abstract) Use of semi elemental formua for gastrostomy tube feeding in children with Cystic Fibrosis

3). Fried MD et al Journal of Paediatrics 1992; 120(4): 569 - 572

4). Silk DBA, et al. Proc Nutr Soc 1985; 446:63-72

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6). ADIBI SA  et al. Gastroenterology 1974; 67:586-91

7). Silk DBA, et al. J Parenter Enteral Nutr. 1980;4:548-53

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12). Zaloga GP et al J Parenter Enteral Nutr 1991; 15:34-47

13). Poullain MG, et al. J Parenter Enter Nutr 1989; 13:382-386
 
14). Rowe et al. Journal of the America College of Nursing 1994 13, A535
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