BNF for Children 2011-2012

Appendix 2: Borderline substancesA2.4.2 Fibre, vitamin, and mineral supplementsProduct Formulation Energy Protein Carbohydrate Fat Fibre SpecialCharacteristicsHigh-fibre supplementsResource cOptifibre c(Nestlé)Powderper 100 g323 kJ(76 kcal)Vitamin and Mineral supplementsMetabolic MineralMixture c(SHS)Paediatric Seravit c(SHS)Powderper 100 gPowderper 100 g729 kJ(175 kcal)1275 kJ(300 kcal)1. Sugar content varies with flavour2. Flavouring: see Modjul c Flavour System, p. 7773. Flavour not suitable for child under 6 monthsNil19 gguar gum, partiallyhydrolysedNil 78 g Gluten-freeLactose-freeNil Nil Nil Nil Contains trace elementsElectrolytes/100 g:Na + 172 mmolK + 212 mmolCa 2þ 205 mmolP + 192 mmolEnergy source: CalciumlactateNil75 g(sugars6.75 g 1 )ACBSIndicationsStandard, p. 743 except dysphagiaNot suitable for child under 5 yearsMineral supplement for syntheticdietsSuitable for infants (but may requirefurther dilution)Nil Nil Vitamin and mineral supplement ininfants and children with restrictivetherapeutic dietsPresentation& FlavourSachet: 16 x 10 g = £7.72Can: 250 g = £9.51(5-g measuring scoop provided)Tub:100 g = £10.67Tub:200 g = £14.37Unflavoured 2200 g = £15.30Pineapple 3(5-g measuring scoop provided)776 A2.4 Feed supplements BNFC 2011–2012