Nutrini Paediatric Tube Feeding Formula

Description

Nutricia Nutrini Energy is a ready-to-use, nutritionally complete, high-energy enteral tube feed formulated for paediatric use. Designed for the dietary management of disease-related malnutrition and faltering growth, it is fibre-free and suitable as a sole source of nutrition for children 1–6 years or 8–20 kg. The formula is whey-protein enriched, very low in lactose, and includes DHA and EPA with a paediatric-appropriate macro- and micronutrient profile. For enteral use only under medical supervision.

Intended population

• Children 1–6 years or 8–20 kg

• Suitable as a sole source of nutrition within this age/weight range

• Use with caution in children aged 7 years and older

Indications (dietary management of)

• Disease-related malnutrition in children 1–6 years (8–20 kg)

• Faltering growth

• Situations requiring a fibre-free diet

Key features

• Energy-dense: 150 kcal/100 ml (1.5 kcal/ml)

• Fibre-free; no added fibre

• Lactose very low: <0.025 g/100 ml

• Whey-protein enriched (milk proteins)

• Paediatric-appropriate profile with higher fat and lower protein/iron vs adult formulations

• Enriched with DHA and EPA; carotenoids included

• ω6:ω3 ratio ≈ 3.8:1

• Osmolality: ~390 mOsmol/kg H2O

Typical nutrition (per 100 ml)

• Energy: 150 kcal (630 kJ)

• Protein: 4.0 g (~11% energy) [casein 2.4 g; whey 1.6 g]

• Carbohydrate: 18.5 g (~49% energy) [sugars 1.1 g; lactose <0.025 g]

• Fat: 6.7 g (~40% energy) [saturates 0.8 g; monounsaturates 3.9 g; polyunsaturates 2.0 g; DHA 53.1 mg; EPA 12.6 mg]

• Fibre: 0 g

• Water: 78 ml

• Selected micronutrients: Sodium 90 mg; Potassium 165 mg; Calcium 90 mg; Phosphorus 75 mg; Magnesium 17 mg; Chloride 143 mg; Vitamin A 61 µg RE; Vitamin D 1.5 µg; Vitamin E 1.9 mg α-TE; Vitamin K 6 µg; Vitamin C 15 mg; Thiamin 0.23 mg; Riboflavin 0.24 mg; Niacin 1.7 mg NE; Vitamin B6 0.18 mg; Vitamin B12 0.27 µg; Folic acid 23 µg; Choline 30 mg; L-carnitine 3 mg; Taurine 11 mg; Carotenoids 0.15 mg; Ca:P ≈ 1.2:1

Ingredients and allergens

• Water, maltodextrin, vegetable oils (rapeseed/canola, sunflower), milk proteins (sodium caseinate, whey protein concentrate), fish oil, emulsifier (soy lecithin), minerals, vitamins, carotenoids, choline chloride, taurine, L-carnitine

• Allergens: milk, soy, fish

Directions for use

• Use at room temperature; check appearance and shake well

• Handle aseptically; usage determined by a healthcare professional

• Do not dilute or add medications to the formula

Storage

• Store in a cool, dry place

• After opening, close and refrigerate; discard unused contents after 24 hours

Important notices

• Must be used under medical supervision

• Not suitable for patients with galactosaemia

• Not suitable for infants under 1 year of age

• Use with caution in children aged 7 years and older

• Use with caution in children with seafood (fish) allergy

• Not for parenteral use

Packaging formats

• 200 ml bottle

• 500 ml bottle (OpTri)