Manufacturer: Nestle

PEPTAMEN is ideal for those who require complete or supplemental nutritional support.

PEPTAMEN is formulated for the dietary management of patients with short-bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, malabsorption syndromes, pancreatic insufficiency, chronic diarrhea, radiation enteritis and delayed gastric emptying.

Features:

• Full-strength elemental nutrition from the first day of nutrition therapy
• Peptide-based for better absorption; 16% of calories from hydrolyzed whey protein
• Unflavored is isotonic (270 mOsm/kg H2O) for improved tolerance
• Available in cans (unflavored and vanilla)
• 70% of fat source as MCT to facilitate absorption; desirable n6:n3 ratio of 7.4:1
• Contains taurine, carnitine and ultra-trace minerals for long-term feeding
• Meets or exceeds 100% of the RDI for 22 key vitamins and minerals in 1500 mL (1500 kcal)
• Lactose-free, gluten-free

U.S. Patent Nos. 5,670,157 and 5,747,459
For the Dietary Management of:

• Crohn's Disease
• Cystic Fibrosis
• Cerebral Palsy
• Cancer
• HIV / AIDS
• Malabsorption
• Short-Bowel Syndrome
• Pre/Post Surgery
• Fat Malabsorption
• Malnutrition
• IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease)
• Pancreatitis
• Alzheimers / Dementia

Other Product Applications:

• Delayed Gastric Emptying
• Complete Tube Feeding or Oral Supplementation with NESTLE Flavor Packets
• Early Enteral Feeding
• Transition from TPN

This product is a medical food and should only be used as directed by a healthcare provider.
NOT FOR PARENTERAL USE
NOT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH GALACTOSEMIA

Ingredients:
Unflavored
Water, Maltodextrin, Enzymatically Hydrolyzed Whey Protein (from cow's milk), Medium-Chain Triglycerides (MCT Source: Fractionated Coconut and Palm Kernel Oil), contains less than 2% of: Cornstarch, Soybean Oil, Soy Lecithin, Calcium Phosphate, Guar Gum, Potassium Citrate, Sodium Phosphate, Vitamin C (Sodium Ascorbate), Magnesium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Calcium Citrate, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Citrate, Magnesium Oxide, Beta-Carotene, Taurine, L-Carnitine, Zinc Sulfate, Iron (Ferrous Sulfate), Vitamin E (DL-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate), Niacinamide, Calcium Pantothenate, Citric Acid, Manganese Sulfate, Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride), Copper Sulfate, Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B1 (Thiamine Mononitrate), Vitamin A (Retinyl Palmitate), Biotin, Folic Acid, Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol), Chromium Chloride, Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin), Vitamin K (Phylloquinone), Potassium Iodide, Sodium Molybdate, Sodium Selenate.

Note: PEPTAMEN contains ingredients (e.g., partially hydrolyzed whey protein, a cow's milk protein) that may not be appropriate for individuals with food allergies.

Ingredient and nutrition information current as of April, 2005. Please refer to product label for any changes.

Nutrition Panel:
Nutrient Value: per Liter %RDI
Product Name: PEPTAMEN
Serving Size: 250mL
Calories per mL: 1
Protein(gm): 40
Protein(% kcal): 16%
Carbohydrate (gm): 127
Carbohydrate (% kcal): 51%
Fat (gm): 39
Fat (% kcal): 33%
Flavors: Unflavored
Free H2O: 85%
Vitamin A (IU): 4300 (includes approximately 37% Vitamin A activity as beta carotene) 86%
Beta-Carotene (mg): See above
Vitamin D (IU): 272 68%
Vitamin E (IU): 30 100%