BNF for Children 2011-2012

BNFC 2011–2012 A2.5 Feed additives 777A2.5 Feed additivesA2.5.1 Special additives forconditions of intoleranceVitaquick c (Vitaflo)Powder. Modified maize starch. Net price 300 g = £6.66; 2 kg= £33.91; 6 kg = £87.83For thickening of foods in dysphagia. Not suitable for childrenunder 1 year except in cases of failure to thriveA2.5.3 Flavouring preparationsColief c (Forum)Liquid, lactase 50 000 units/g, net price 7-mL dropper bottle= £8.40For the relief of symptoms associated with lactose intolerance ininfants, provided that lactose intolerance is confirmed by thepresence of reducing substances and/or excessive acid in stools, alow concentration of the corresponding disaccharide enzyme onintestinal biopsy or by breath hydrogen test or lactose intolerancetest. For dosage and administration details, consult product literatureFructose(Laevulose)For proven glucose/galactose intoleranceA2.5.2 Feed thickeners and prethickeneddrinksCarobel, Instant c (Cow & Gate)Powder, carob seed flour. Net price 135 g = £2.97For thickening feeds in the treatment of vomitingNutilis c Powder (Nutricia Clinical)Powder, carbohydrate 86 g, energy 1520 kJ (358 kcal)/100 g,modified maize starch, gluten- and lactose-free, net price 20 9-g sachets = £5.88, 225 g = £4.51For thickening of foods in dysphagia. Not suitable for child under 1year except in cases of failure to thriveResource c Thickened Drink (Nestlé)Liquid, carbohydrate 22 g, energy: orange 382 kJ (90 kcal);apple 376 kJ (89 kcal)/100 mL. Flavours; apple or orange,syrup or custard consistencies. Gluten- and lactose-free, netprice 12 114-mL cups = £7.44For dysphagia. Not suitable for children under 1 yearResource c ThickenUp c (Nestlé)Powder, modified maize starch. Gluten- and lactose-free, netprice 227 g = £4.35; 74 4.5-g sachet = £16.66For thickening of foods in dysphagia. Not suitable for childrenunder 1 yearSLO Drinks c (SLO Drinks)Powder, carbohydrate content varies with flavour and chosenconsistency (3 consistencies available), see productliterature. Flavours: black currant, lemon, orange; hot drinks:chocolate, white coffee, net price 25 115 mL = £7.50Nutritional supplement for patient hydration in the dietary managementof dysphagia. Not suitable for children under 3 yearsThick and Easy c (Fresenius Kabi)Powder. Modified maize starch, net price 225-g can = £4.46;100 9-g sachets = £26.35; 4.54 kg = £70.53Thickened Juices, liquid, modified food starch. Flavours:apple or orange, net price 118-mL pot = 57p; apple, blackcurrant, cranberry, kiwi-strawberry, orange, 1.42-litre bottle= £3.61For thickening of foods in dysphagia. Not suitable for childrenunder 1 year except in cases of failure to thriveThixo-D c (Sutherland)Powder, modified maize starch, gluten-free. Net price 375- gtub = £7.15For thickening of foods in dysphagia. Not suitable for childrenunder 1 year except in cases of failure to thriveFlavour Mix c (Nestlé)Powder, flavours: banana, chocolate, coffee, lemon-lime, orstrawberry, net price 60 g = £6.85FlavourPac c (Vitaflo)Powder, flavours: black currant, lemon, orange, tropical orraspberry, net price 30 4-g sachets = £11.54For use with Vitaflo’s range of unflavoured protein substitutes formetabolic diseasesModjul c Flavour System (SHS)Powder, carbohydrate-based flavours, black currant, orange,pineapple, 100 g = £10.24; cherry-vanilla, grapefruit, lemonlime,20 5-g sachets = £10.24For use with unflavoured SHS products based on peptides oramino acids; not suitable for child under 6 monthsA2.6 Foods for special dietsA2.6.1 Gluten-free foodsACBS indications: established gluten-sensitiveenteropathies including steatorrhoea due to glutensensitivity, coeliac disease, and dermatitis herpetiformis.BreadLoavesBarkat c (Gluten Free Foods Ltd)Gluten-free. Loaf, multigrain 500 g = £4.83. Loaf, sliced,wholemeal 500 g = £3.36. Loaf, sliced, part-baked, countrystyle250 g = £3.69. Loaf, sliced, part-baked, white 550 g =£4.88. Rice bread, brown 500 g = £4.83; white 500 g = £4.83Dietary Specials c (Nutrition Point)Gluten-free. Loaf, sliced, multigrain, brown 400 g = £3.01;white 400 g = £3.01Ener-G c (General Dietary)Gluten-free. Loaf, sliced Seattle brown 600 g = £5.28. Ricebread, sliced, brown 474 g = £4.59; white 456 g = £4.59. Riceloaf, sliced 612 g = £4.59. Tapioca bread, sliced 480 g = £4.59Genius Gluten Free c (Genius Foods)Gluten-free. Loaf, unsliced, brown 400 g = £2.49; white 400 g= £2.49Glutafin c (Nutrition Point)Gluten-free. Loaf, sliced, fibre 400 g = £3.41; white 400 g =£3.41Appendix 2: Borderline substances