Peptamen

Description
Peptamen is a 1.0 kcal/ml peptide-based
enteral tube feed formulated for optimal
digestion and absorption for patients with
impaired GI function. It is a 100% whey protein
formula with 70% of the fat as MCT. Peptamen
is a nutritionally complete Food for Special
Medical Purposes for use under
medical supervision.

Presentation
500ml SmartFlexTM collapsible semi-rigid bottles, 12 x 500ml
per case. 1000ml SmartFlexTM collapsible semi-rigid bottles, 9 x
1000ml per case.

Indications
ACBS approved, prescribable on FP10 (GP10 in Scotland). Indicated
for patients as a sole or supplemental source of nutrition on medical
grounds for short bowel syndrome, intractable malabsorption,
proven inflammatory bowel disease and bowel fistulae.

Ingredients
Water, maltodextrin, peptides from hydrolysed*
whey protein (milk), medium chain triglycerides, corn starch,
soybean oil, glucose syrup, minerals (sodium phosphate, calcium
citrate, sodium chloride, magnesium chloride, potassium chloride,
magnesium oxide,ferrous sulphate, zinc sulphate, manganese
sulphate, copper sulphate, sodium fluoride, potassium iodide,
sodium selenate, chromium chloride, sodium molybdate),
emulsifiers (soy lecithin, E471), thickener (E412), vitamins (C, E,
niacin, pantothenic acid, B6, B1, beta-carotene, A, B2, D3, K1, folic
acid, biotin), acidity regulator (E525), choline chloride, taurine,
L-carnitine. * Used enzyme non-Halal/Kosher

Administration and dosage

For enteral use only. Nutritionally complete in 1500ml. Suitable for
use as the sole source of nutrition.

Shelf life and storage

Shelf life of 12 months from date of manufacture when stored
at room temperature. Store in a cool, dry place away from light.
Use within 24 hours after spiking.

Contraindications
Unsuitable for children under 1 year. Not suitable for patients with
cows milk protein allergy.

Precautions
Use with caution in young children up to 5 years of age. Use under
medical supervision.

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Nutrition information
Typical values
Per 100ml
Per 500ml
General
Energy kJ/kcal
421/100
2105/500
Protein (16% kcal) g
4
20
Carbohydrate (51% kcal) g
12.7
63.5
of which sugars g
0.48
2.4
of which lactose g
<0.05
<0.25
Fat (33% kcal) g
3.7
18.5
of which saturates g
2.6
13
of which MCT g
2.6
13
of which monounsaturates g
0.22
1.1
of which polyunsaturates g
0.50
2.5
of which omega-3 g
0.06
0.3
Fibre (0% kcal) g
0
0
Vitamins
A g RE
119
595
of which beta-carotene g RE
20
100
D g
1.1
5.5
K g
6.6
33
C mg
14
70
B1 (Thiamin) mg
0.15
0.75
B2 (Riboflavin) mg
0.15
0.75
B6 mg
0.21
1.05
Niacin mg NE
2.2
11
Folic acid g
28
140
B12 g
0.25
1.25
Pantothenic acid mg
0.65
3.25
Biotin g
3.6
18
E mg -TE
1.5
7.5
Minerals
Sodium mg/mmol
74/3.22
370/16.09
Chloride mg/mmol
75/2.11
375/10.56
Potassium mg/mmol
115/2.94
575/14.71
Calcium mg/mmol
50/1.25
250/6.25
Phosphorus mg/mmol
50/1.61
250/8.06
Magnesium mg/mmol
20/0.83
100/4.17
Iron mg
1.1
5.5
Zinc mg
1
5
Copper g
110
550
Iodine g
14
70
Selenium g
6.3
31.5
Manganese mg
0.23
1.15
Chromium g
5
25
Molybdenum g
11
55
Fluoride mg
0.09
0.45
Other Nutrients
Choline mg
21
105
Taurine mg
9.5
48
Carnitine mg
9.1
46
Osmolarity mOsm/l: 200
Osmolality mOsm/kg: 240
Water content per 100ml: 85.3g

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