BNF for Children 2011-2012

A2.4 Feed supplementsA2.4.1 High-energy supplementsA2.4.1.1 High-energy supplements: carbohydrateFlavoured carbohydrate supplements are not suitable for child under 1 year; liquid supplements should be diluted before use in child under 5 yearsACBS Indications: disease-related malnutrition, malabsorption states, or other conditions requiring fortification with a high or readily available carbohydrate supplementProduct Formulation Energy Protein Carbohydrate Fat Fibre SpecialCharacteristicsCaloreen c(Nestlé)Maxijul c SuperSoluble(SHS)Maxijul c Liquid(SHS)Polycal c(Nutricia Clinical)S.O.S. c(Vitaflo)Powderper 100 gPowderper 100 gLiquidper 100 mLPowderper 100 gLiquidper 100 mLPowderper 100 g1640 kJ(390 kcal)1615 kJ(380 kcal)850 kJ(200 kcal)1630 kJ(384 kcal)1050 kJ(247 kcal)1590 kJ(380 kcal)NilNilNilNilNilNil96 gMaltodextrin95 gGlucose polymer(sugars 8.6 g)50 gGlucose polymer(sugars 4.5 g 1 )96 gMaltodextrin(sugars 6 g)61.9 gMaltodextrin(sugars 12.2 g)95 g(sugars 9 g)Contents of each sachet should be reconstituted with water to a total volume of 200 mL1. Sugar content varies with flavourNil Nil Gluten-freeLactose-freeNil Nil Gluten-freeLactose-freeNil Nil Gluten-freeLactose-freeNil Nil Gluten-freeLactose-freeACBSIndicationsSee aboveNot suitable for child under 3 yearsPresentation& FlavourPowder: 500 g = £3.52Unflavoured(10-g measuring scoop provided)See above Sachets: 4 132 g = £5.44Can:200 g = £2.192.5 kg = £19.2525 kg = £130.76UnflavouredSee aboveNil Nil See above; liquid not suitable forchild under 3 yearsCarton:200 mL = £1.37Orange, unflavouredSee above Can: 400 g = £3.75Neutral(5-g measuring scoop provided)Nil Nil For use as an emergency regimen inthe dietary management of inbornerrors of metabolism in adults andchildren from birthBottle: 200 mL = £1.50Neutral, orangeSachets: 30 21 g (S.O.S. 10) =£6.30; 30 31 g (S.O.S. 15) =£9.30; 30 42 g (S.O.S. 20) =£12.60; 30 52 g (S.O.S. 25) =£15.60BNFC 2011–2012 A2.4 Feed supplements 771Appendix 2: Borderline substances