Nestle Healthcare Nutrition Pediatric Oral Supplement Vivonex® Pediatric Unflavored 400 Gram Can Powder Amino Acid, 6/CS

Pediatric Oral Supplement Vivonex® Pediatric Unflavored 400 Gram Can Powder Amino Acid, 6/CS

Vivonex Pediatric unflavored pediatric oral supplement is an amino acid powder for children ages 1 to 13 years. It is intended for patients with severely impaired GI function and can be used orally or through tube feeding, which may help support nutrition in complex care settings. This 400 gram can formula is nutritionally complete, hypoallergenic, and suitable for gluten-free and lactose free diets.

Good Fit For

• Pediatric patients with severely impaired GI function
• Transitioning from parenteral nutrition
• Tube feeding or oral feeding programs
• Facilities managing complex pediatric nutrition needs

Key Features

• 100% free amino acid formula for pediatric nutrition support
• For children ages 1 to 13 years
• Can be fed orally or via tube feeding for flexible administration
• Nutritionally complete and can be used as sole source nutrition
• Unflavored powder in a 400 gram can
• Suitable for gluten-free and lactose free diets

Applications and Usage

• Nutrition support for severe short bowel syndrome
• Nutrition support for malabsorption syndrome
• Feeding plans following GI trauma or surgery
• Nutrition management for intestinal failure
• Use for patients with burn injuries

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: CS.
• Intended for children ages 1 to 13 years
• For patients with chylous ascites or chylothorax, the formula is formulated to contain low quantities of fat which under some circumstances may be insufficient to meet essential fatty acid requirements
• Unflavored format may be preferred when flavor neutrality is important
• Can serve as sole source nutrition when that feeding approach is appropriate

FAQ

• Can Vivonex Pediatric be used for tube feeding? Yes. Vivonex Pediatric can be fed orally or via tube feeding.
• What age range is this pediatric supplement meant for? Vivonex Pediatric is for children ages 1 to 13 years.
• Is this formula flavored? No. This is an unflavored powder formula.
• Can this product be used as complete nutrition? Yes. Vivonex Pediatric is nutritionally complete and can be used as sole source nutrition.
• Is Vivonex Pediatric suitable for gluten-free or lactose free diets? Yes. The formula is suitable for gluten-free and lactose free diets.

From Vivonex Pediatric by Nestle Healthcare Nutrition.