Paediasure Compact Banana Milkshake (4x125ml)

Nutrition Facts - PaediaSure Compact Banana

Available in 4 x 125ml bottles (301 kcal per bottle)

Macronutrients

Vitamins

Minerals

Other Nutrients

Renal Solute Load: 585 mOsm/L
Osmolarity: 643 mOsm/L
Osmolality: 994 mOsm/kg H₂O
Non-protein calorie:N ratio: 199:1
P/S ratio: 0.83
n6:n3 ratio: 9.3:1

Nutritionally complete in:
- 333ml for children aged 1-3 years
- 500ml for children aged 4-6 years
- 571ml for children aged 7-10 years

Ingredients

Water, hydrolysed corn starch, vegetable oils (high oleic sunflower, soy, MCT from palm kernel oil), milk proteins, minerals (sodium citrate, potassium chloride, calcium phosphate dibasic, potassium phosphate dibasic, calcium citrate, potassium citrate, magnesium carbonate, ferrous sulphate, zinc sulphate, manganese sulphate, cupric sulphate, sodium fluoride, potassium iodide, sodium molybdate, chromium chloride, sodium selenite), sucrose, fructooligosaccharides, soy fibre, flavouring, emulsifier: soy lecithin, soy polysaccharide, choline bitartrate, vitamins (C, E, nicotinamide, calcium pantothenate, B₆, B₁, vitamin A palmitate, B₂, folic acid, biotin, K₁, D₃, B₁₂), myo-inositol, taurine, L-carnitine.

Note: All information based on banana flavour. Some minor differences exist between flavours.

Product Description

PaediaSure Compact is a 2.4 kcal/ml complete, balanced nutrition for children weighing 8-30kg. This high-energy paediatric formula is designed for use under medical supervision and is suitable as a nutritional supplement or as a sole source of nutrition for children who cannot or will not eat sufficient quantities of everyday food and drink to meet their nutritional requirements.

The formula features a balanced macronutrient profile with protein providing 11.18% of energy, carbohydrates 43.49%, and fat 44.72%. It contains high-quality protein sources including milk protein concentrate, sodium caseinate, and calcium caseinate. The fat blend includes MCT (Medium Chain Triglycerides) for easier absorption. This product also contains fibre in the form of FOS (fructooligosaccharides) and soy fibre.

PaediaSure Compact is nutritionally complete for vitamins and minerals in varying volumes depending on the child's age group (excluding electrolytes, calculated using the UK Reference Nutrient Intake). Available in 4 x 125ml bottles in banana, strawberry, and banana flavours.

Suitable for people with diabetes provided that routine glucose checks are performed. It is suggested that patients consult with their dentist for further advice on oral hygiene.

Usage Instructions

For Special Medical Purposes: For use under medical supervision. Suitable as a nutritional supplement or as a sole source of nutrition for children who cannot or will not eat sufficient quantities of everyday food and drink to meet their nutritional requirements.

Storage & Directions for Use

• Store unopened at room temperature
• Ready for use. Open immediately prior to use
• Shake well before use
• Best served chilled unless bolus feeding is indicated, in which case the product should be administered at room temperature
• May also be served as warm drinks. Do not boil
• Once opened, unused product should be resealed and stored in a refrigerator. Unused contents should be discarded after 24 hours
• PaediaSure range bottles will attach to all Abbott giving sets

Community Use - Prescriptions

PaediaSure Compact can be prescribed on FP10 (GP10 in Scotland) as a sole source of nutrition or as a nutritional supplement for the dietary management of children 8-30kg (approximately 1-10 years of age) with, or at risk of developing, disease-related malnutrition.

All prescriptions should be endorsed ACBS (Advisory Committee on Borderline Substances).

Precautions

• Monitor fluid intake to ensure adequate hydration status
• In patients receiving some medications there may be a risk of drug nutrient interactions (e.g. warfarin and vitamin K). Careful prescribing and monitoring practices will serve to reduce the risk (please refer to pharmacist)
• Patients should not make any additions to the feed without consulting their pharmacist or dietitian
• Many nutritional products contain sucrose and other sugars. It is important for patients who are taking supplements as sip feeds to observe good oral hygiene. It is suggested that patients consult with their dentist for further advice

Contra-indications

• FOR ENTERAL USE ONLY
• Do not use in children under 1 year of age
• Not for use in galactosaemia
• Suitable for people with diabetes provided that routine glucose checks are performed

Manufacturer Information