Nestle Healthcare Nutrition Pediatric Oral Supplement Vivonex® Pediatric Unflavored 400 Gram Can Powder Amino Acid, 1/EA

Pediatric Oral Supplement Vivonex® Pediatric Unflavored 400 Gram Can Powder Amino Acid, 1/EA

Vivonex Pediatric unflavored pediatric oral supplement is a 400 gram amino acid powder for children ages 1 to 13 years. It may fit clinical nutrition programs for children with severely impaired GI function, for transition from parenteral nutrition, or when oral or tube feeding flexibility is needed. This nutritionally complete formula can be used as sole source nutrition and is suitable for gluten-free and lactose free diets.

Good Fit For

• Pediatric nutrition support for severely impaired GI function
• Transition from parenteral nutrition
• Oral or tube feeding protocols
• Facilities needing an unflavored pediatric amino acid formula

Key Features

• 100% free amino acid formula for pediatric nutrition needs
• Nutritionally complete formula that can serve as sole source nutrition
• For children ages 1 to 13 years
• Supports oral feeding or tube feeding workflows
• Unflavored powder format in a 400 gram can
• Suitable for gluten-free and lactose free diets

Applications and Usage

• Nutrition support for children with severe short bowel syndrome
• Use in pediatric malabsorption syndrome care plans
• Feeding support after GI trauma or surgery
• Nutrition management for pediatric Crohn's disease or intestinal failure
• Pediatric nutrition support for burn injuries

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Intended for pediatric patients ages 1 to 13 years
• Formulated to contain low quantities of fat, which under some circumstances may be insufficient to meet essential fatty acid requirements for patients with chylous ascites or chylothorax
• Unflavored powder may be preferred when flavor neutrality is important in feeding plans
• Can be used orally or via tube feeding depending on patient needs

FAQ

• What age range is this supplement meant for? Vivonex Pediatric is intended for children ages 1 to 13 years.
• Can this product be used for tube feeding? Yes. This pediatric supplement can be fed orally or via tube feeding.
• Can Vivonex Pediatric be used as sole source nutrition? Yes. The formula is described as nutritionally complete and can be used as sole source nutrition.
• What kind of patients may use this formula? The formula is designed for children with severely impaired GI function, including severe short bowel syndrome, malabsorption syndrome, GI trauma or surgery, Crohn's disease, and intestinal failure. It is also used for patients transitioning from parenteral nutrition and for burn injuries.
• Is this formula flavored, and does it fit common dietary restrictions? This formula is unflavored and is suitable for gluten-free and lactose free diets.

From Vivonex Pediatric by Nestle Healthcare Nutrition.