- Peptamen Junior: Proven peptide based pediatric formula designed for children ages 1 13 with impaired GI function; 16% of calories are from protein, benefitting children with increased protein needs
- Specialized Nutrition: Made with enzymatically hydrolyzed, 100% whey protein to facilitate gastric emptying; 60% of fat from MCT helps facilitate fat absorption, which supports formula tolerance
- Use Under Medical Supervision: Formulated with 16% of calories from protein, Peptamen Junior is appropriate for children with increased protein needs and preferred by registered dietitians
- Diet Appropriateness: This product is gluten free and suitable for lactose intolerance; Not appropriate for individuals with cows’ milk protein allergy; It is intended for use under medical supervision
- Nutrition Solutions: Nestlé Health Science’s portfolio of nutrition solutions targets a number of health areas, such as pediatric and acute care, surgery, weight management, healthy aging and gastrointestinal health
From the manufacturer
Specialized Nutrition Designed to Promote Absorption and Tolerance
Peptamen Junior is a peptide-based formula intended for the nutritional management of children ages 1-13 with gastrointestinal impairment. It contains enzymatiy hydrolyzed, whey protein.
Use under medical supervision.
Not for IV use. Peptamen Junior is not appropriate for individuals with cow’s milk protein allergy.
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Flavored and Unflavored OptionsAvailable in strawberry for oral use and unflavored for tube feeding. Not for IV use. |
For Gastrointestinal ImpairmentPeptamen Junior is a nutritionally complete, easy to digest and easy to absorb formula to help support the nutritional needs of children with impaired GI function. |
Nutritional ApplicationsNutritionally complete for short- or long-term tube feeding or as an oral supplement. |
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Product Description
Peptamen Junior Complete Peptide-Based Formula is a nutritionally complete, easy to digest and easy to absorb formula to help support the nutritional needs of children age 1 -13 with impaired GI function. Contains milk protein. Not appropriate for individuals with cow’s milk protein allergy. Suitable for low-residue, gluten-free and lactose-free diets* (*Not for individuals with galactosemia). Medical Food: Use under Medical Supervision.