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PEPTAMEN JUNIOR®

PEPTAMEN JUNIOR®

Complete Elemental Nutrition for Children

For the Nutritional Support of GI-Impaired Children Ages 1-10

  • Balanced peptide profile to support nitrogen absorption and growth
  • 100% whey-based to facilitate gastric emptying
  • High MCT level to decrease potential for fat malabsorption
  • Complete tube feeding or oral supplement

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Features At-A-Glance:

kcal/mL: 1.0
Caloric Distribution (% of kcal)
Protein: 12%
Carbohydrate: 55%
Fat: 33%
Protein Source: enzymatically hydrolyzed whey protein
NPC:N Ratio: 183:1
MCT:LCT Ratio: 60:40
n6:n3 Ratio: 4.8:1
Osmolality (mOsm/kg water):
Unflavored: 260
Vanilla: 380
Chocolate: 380
Strawberry: 400
Renal Solute Load (mOsm/L): 255
Free Water 85%
Meets 100% of the NAS-NRC RDA for children ages 7-10 for 18 key micronutrients: 1000 mL
HCPCS Code B4161

Appropriate for these diets:
lactose-free*, gluten-free, low-residue

* Not for individuals with galactosemia

PEPTAMEN JUNIOR® diets contain ingredients that may not be appropriate for individuals with food allergies (e.g., partially hydrolyzed whey protein from cow’s milk protein).

Ordering Information:

Cans Product Code NDC Format
Number		 Packaging
Unflavored 9871616253 0065-9069-70 24-250 mL cans/case
Vanilla 9871616252 0065-9070-70 24-250 mL cans/case
Chocolate 9871660120 0065-9070-71 24-250 mL cans/case
Strawberry 9871660130 0065-9070-72 24-250 mL cans/case
ULTRAPAK® System    Product Code     NDC Format
Number		 Packaging
1000 mL 9871677360 00212-7400-61     6-1000 mL bags/case

U.S. Patent No. 5,549,905

For the Nutritional Management of:

Critical Care / Surgery Cystic Fibrosis Cerebral Palsy Oncology Pancreatitis HIV / AIDS Malabsorption Short-Bowel Syndrome Pre/Post Surgery Developmental Delay Malnutrition IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) Fat Malabsorption Critical Illness Gastrointestinal Fistula Pediatric Gastrointestinal Disorders Bowel Resection Children with Special Health Needs Crohn's Disease Diarrhea Early Post-Operative Feeding Gastrointestinal Impairment Gluten Intolerance Impaired Digestion and Absorption Lactose Intolerance Limited Gut Function Nausea / Vomiting Radiation Enteritis Radiation Therapy Surgery Transitional Feeding (Following TPN) Special Pediatric Nutritional Needs

Other Product Applications:



  • Impaired GI function:
     – Short-bowel syndrome
     – Cerebral Palsy
     – Cystic Fibrosis
     – Crohn’s disease
     – HIV/AIDS
     – Pancreatitis
     – Malabsorption
     – Chronic diarrhea
     – Delayed gastric emptying
     – Growth failure
     – Malabsorption related to cancer treatment
  • Early enteral feeding
  • Transition from TPN

NOT FOR PARENTERAL USE

This product is a medical food for use as directed by a medical professional.
It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.