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About PediaSure Peptide 1.0 Peptide-Based Nutrition Oral Supplement & Tube Feeding Formula, Strawberry, 8 oz. PediaSure Peptide is an easy-to-digest formula for a wide range of conditions and symptoms: Malabsorption, impaired GI function, chronic diarrhea, short bowel syndrome, failure to thrive, malnutrition, critical care, transition from TPN, Crohn’s disease, cerebral palsy, cystic fibrosis, and maldigestion. PediaSure Peptide is a nutritionally complete, peptide-based formula that is used for: sole- source nutrition, supplemental nutrition, oral or tube feeding. Its specialized formula provides complete and balanced nutrition to support development and improved energy delivery. It has prebiotics and antioxidants (vitamins C & E and selenium) to support the immune system, and DHA & lutein for brain and eye development. Key Benefits & Features: Complete nutrition for kids with GI conditions: A peptide-based formula for oral or tube feeding, specially designed for kids ages 1-13. Immune system support: PediaSure Peptide has prebiotics and antioxidants, vitamins C & E and selenium, to support the immune system. Easy digestion: The only peptide product with structured lipids for easy digestion, improved energy delivery, & enhanced absorption. Suitable for lactose sensitivity. Not for those with cow’s milk protein allergy. From PediaSure, the #1 brand recommended by pediatricians. Help kids grow and thrive: PediaSure Peptide provides the right nutrition when it matters most for kids with GI challenges. PediaSure Peptide 1.0 Peptide-Based Nutrition Oral Supplement & Tube Feeding Formula, Strawberry, 8 oz. FAQs Are PediaSure Peptide products appropriate for a child who is severely allergic to milk or soy? Milk allergy: PediaSure Peptide products would not be appropriate for a child with a severe milk allergy, given that the protein source is partially hydrolyzed whey and casein. Soy allergy: As PediaSure Peptide products contain a small amount of soy lecithin, some children who are allergic to soy may have a reaction. It’s why PediaSure Peptide's labeling includes, inchesContains soy and milk ingredients.inches Severe or multiple allergies: For children with severe milk and/or soy allergies, EleCare® Jr would likely be a better choice than PediaSure Peptide formula (as recommended by the child's healthcare professional). The use of a PediaSure Peptide product (including a test dose) should occur only with a doctor's recommendation and supervision. How much sugar is in PediaSure Peptide? PediaSure Peptide 1.0 Cal unflavored does not contain sugar or sucrose. Flavored PediaSure Peptide 1.0 Cal products (vanilla and strawberry) have approximately 6 grams of sugar (sucrose) per 8 fl oz. How much lactose is in PediaSure Peptide? The label says it’s suitable for lactose intolerance, but it also says it’s not for children with galactosemia. The amount of lactose in PediaSure enteral products is approximately 750 mg/L. The amount of lactose in PediaSure Peptide is approximately 32 mg/L. These are relatively small amounts that should not cause a problem for children who are lactose intolerant. The amount of galactose that is present in the lactose, however, may be too high for children with galactosemia. The use of PediaSure Peptide with a child with galactosemia should be used under medical supervision. Are PediaSure Peptide products suitable for vegetarians? PediaSure products* contain milk ingredients such as whey protein hydrolysate and hydrolyzed sodium caseinate. These proteins come from cow’s milk, which is an animal source. What types of feeding tubes can PediaSure Peptide products be fed through? PediaSure Peptide nutrition products* can be fed by mouth (bottle or cup) or by tube (including NG, OG, G-tubes, and, in most cases, ND, OD, NJ, OJ, G-J, and J-tubes†). †Abbreviations: G, gastric; G-J, gastrojejunal; J, jejunal; ND, nasoduodenal; NG, nasogastric; NJ, nasojejunal; OD, oroduodenal; OG, orogastric; OJ, orojejunal. These tubes start either from the nose (naso-) or mouth (oro-) and thread down into the stomach (gastric) or intestines (duodenum or jejunum). Some tubes are placed surgically, or by endoscopy, directly into the stomach (gastric, ie, G-tubes) and/or intestines (jejunum, ie, J-tubes, G-J tubes). Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 8 fl oz (237 mL) Nutrients Amount per serving Calories 237 Protein 7 g Fat 9.6 g Saturated Fat 5 g Trans Fat 0 g Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5 g Monounsaturated Fat 1.5 g Cholesterol 10 mg Carbohydrate 31.7 g Dietary Fiber 0.7 g Total Sugars 7 g Added Sugars 7 g L-Carnitine 4 mg Taurine 30 mg Water 201 g Vitamins Amount per serving Vitamin A 140 mcg Vitamin D 5.9 mcg Vitamin E 2.5 mg Vitamin K 16 mcg Vitamin C 24 mg Folate 120 mcg Folic Acid 71 mcg Thiamin (Vitamin B1) 0.60 mg Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
