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Neocate Junior

Neocate Junior

A nutritionally complete, powdered amino acid-based medical food for children ages 1-10 with severe impairment of the gastrointestinal tract.

Main Features
  • Hypoallergenic
  • 100% free amino acids
  • Nutritionally complete
  • Available in unflavoured, tropical and chocolate
  • High protein equivalent for GI tissue repair
  • Extra vitamins and minerals for malabsorptive conditions
  • Carbohydrate content formulated to minimize osmotic load
  • Standard dilution = 1 kcal/mL
  • Osmolality:
    •   Unflavoured 590 mOsm/kg
      Tropical Fruit 680 mOsm/kg
      Chocolate  

  • Energy Distribution:
    •   Unflavoured Tropical Fruit
    Protein 12% 13%
    Carbohydrate 42% 43%
    Fat (MCT 35% / LCT 65 %) 46% 44%

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Indication(s)
  • Gastrointestinal tract impairment
  • Malabsorption
  • Cow and soy milk allergy
  • Multiple food protein intolerance
  • Eosinophilic esophagitis
  • Short bowel syndrome
  • Other medical conditions for which an amino acid-based diet is required

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Directions for Preparation and Use

  • Intake to be determined by a healthcare professional and is dependent on the age, body weight and medical condition of the patient.  Use under medical supervision.

    For oral or tube feeding:

    1) Measure the required amount of warm or cool water into a container.
    2) Add the prescribed amount of Neocate Junior to the water.
    3) Cover and shake until the powder has dissolved.

    Neocate Junior is best served chilled.  Once prepared, the formula should be stored in a refrigerator and kept no longer than 24 hours from the time of preparation.  Shake or stir Neocate Junior immediately before use.

    The recommended dilution is 30 kcal/oz.  This can be achieved by mixing the following amounts of powder and water. The scoop provided weighs 8.2 g.

Neocate Junior Water
Powder
Final Volume
Unflavoured 3.5 fl oz (100 mL) 3 scoops (24.6 g)
 4 fl oz (120 mL)
6.5 fl oz (200 mL) 6 scoops (49.2 g) 8 fl oz (240 mL)
20 fl oz (600 mL) 18 scoops (147.6 g) 24 fl oz (720 mL)
       
Tropical and Chocolate 4 fl oz (120 mL) 4 scoops (32.8 g) 5 fl oz (150 mL)
7 fl oz (200 mL) 7 scoops 8 fl oz (240 mL)
20 fl oz (600 mL) 20 scoops (164 g) 24 fl oz (720 mL)
       
Neocate Junior Household Measurements
Unflavoured 1 cup 100 g 1/4 cup 25 g
1/2 cup 50 g 1 Tbsp 6.8 g
1/3 cup 34 g 1 tsp 2 g
         
Tropical and Chocolate 1 cup 108 g 1/4 cup 27 g
1/2 cup 54 g 1 Tbsp 7 g
1/3 cup 36 g 1 tsp 2.1 g

Household measurements are approximations only.  For accuracy use a gram scale.

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Storage
  • Store unopened can at room temperature. Once opened, reseal can and store in a cool, dry place (not in a refrigerator) and use within one month of opening.

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Nutrients
Nutrients Per 100 kcal Unflavoured Tropical and Chocolate
Calories 100 100
Protein Equivalent, g 3.3 3.5
Fat, g
5
 4.7
Carbohydrate, g 10.4 11
     
Vitamins    
Vitamin A, IU (mcg RE) 250 (75) 265 (79.6)
Vitamin D3, IU (mcg) 43.5 (1.1) 46.1 (1.2)
Vitamin E, IU (mg a TE) 1.7 (1.1) 1.8 (1.2)
Vitamin K, mcg 4 4.3
Thiamin, mg 0.1 0.11
Riboflavin, mg 0.1 0.11
Vitamin B6, mg 0.1 0.11
Vitamin B12, mcg 0.19 0.2
Niacin, mg 0.9 0.95
Folic acid, mcg 29.9 31.7
Pantothenic acid, mg 0.4 0.42
Biotin, mcg 2 2.1
Vitamin C, mg 9.3 9.9
Choline, mg 29.9 31.7
Inositol, mg 22 23.3
     
Minerals    
Calcium, mg 113 120
Phosphorus, mg 69.7 73.8
Magnesium, mg 16 17
Iron, mg 1.5 1.6
Zinc, mg 0.98 1
Manganese, mg 0.13 0.14
Copper, mcg 111 118
Iodine, mcg 178 18.9
Molybdenum, mcg 4.5 4.8
Chromium, mcg 3.8 4
Selenium, mcg 3 3.2
Sodium, mg 41 43.5
Potassium, mg 137 145
Chloride, mg 63 66.7

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Ingredients

Unflavoured:
Corn Syrup Solids, Fractionated Coconut Oil, Canola Oil, High Oleic Safflower Oil, L-Arginine, L-Glutamine, L-Lysine-L-Aspartate, Tripotassium Citrate, L-Leucine, L-Phenylalanine, Dicalcium Phosphate, L-Proline, L-Valine, Glycine, L-Isoleucine, N-Acetyl L-Methionine, Tricalcium Phosphate, L-Threonine, Mono and Diglycerides, L-Histidine, L-Serine, Sodium Chloride, L-Alanine, Magnesium Acetate, Choline Bitartrate, L-Tryptophan, L-Tyrosine, Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters of Mono and Diglycerides, M-Inositol, L-Ascorbic Acid, L-Cystine, Propylene Glycol Alginate, Taurine, Ferrous Sulfate, L-Carnitine, Zinc Sulfate, DL-Alpha Tocopherol Acetate, Niacinamide, Calcium-D-Pantothenate, Manganese Sulfate, Cupric Sulfate, Thiamine Chloride Hydrochloride, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Vitamin A Acetate, Folic Acid, Potassium Iodide, Chromium Chloride, Sodium Molybdate, Sodium Selenite, Phylloquinone, D-Biotin, Vitamin D3, Cyanocobalamin.

Tropical Fruit:
Corn Syrup Solids, Fractionated Coconut Oil, Canola Oil, High Oleic Safflower Oil, Artificial Flavors, Citric Acid, L-Arginine, L-Glutamine, L-Lysine-L-Aspartate, Tripotassium Citrate, L-Leucine, L-Phenylalanine, Dicalcium Phosphate, L-Proline, L-Valine, Glycine, L-Isoleucine, N-Acetyl L-Methionine, Tricalcium Phosphate, L-Threonine, Mono and Diglycerides, L-Histidine, L-Serine, Sodium Chloride, L-Alanine, Magnesium Acetate, Choline Bitartrate, L-Tryptophan, L-Tyrosine, Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters of Mono and Diglycerides, M-Inositol, L-Ascorbic Acid, Artificial Sweetener: Acesulfame Potassium, L-Cystine, Propylene Glycol Alginate, Taurine, Ferrous Sulfate, L-Carnitine, Zinc Sulfate, DL-Alpha Tocopherol Acetate, Niacinamide, Calcium-D-Pantothenate, Manganese Sulfate, Cupric Sulfate, Thiamine Chloride Hydrochloride, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Vitamin A Acetate, Folic Acid, Potassium Iodide, Chromium Chloride, Sodium Molybdate, Sodium Selenite, Phylloquinone, D-Biotin, Vitamin D3, Cyanocobalamin.

Chocolate:
Corn Syrup Solids, Fractionated Coconut Oil, Artificial Flavors, Canola Oil, High Oleic Safflower Oil, Sucrose, L-Arginine, L-Glutamine, L-Lysine-L-Aspartate, Tripotassium Citrate, L-Leucine, L-Phenylalanine, Dicalcium Phosphate, L-Proline, L-Valine, Glycine, L-Isoleucine, N-Acetyl L-Methionine, Tricalcium Phosphate, L-Threonine, L-Histidine, L-Serine, Mono and Diglycerides, Sodium Chloride, L-Alanine, Magnesium Acetate, Choline Bitartrate, L-Tryptophan, L-Tyrosine, Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters of Mono and Diglycerides, M-Inositol, L-Ascorbic Acid, Artificial Sweetener: Sucralose, L-Cystine, Propylene Glycol Alginate, Taurine, Ferrous Sulfate, L-Carnitine, Zinc Sulfate, DL-Alpha Tocopherol Acetate, Niacinamide, Calcium-D-Pantothenate, Manganese Sulfate, Cupric Sulfate, Thiamine Chloride Hydrochloride, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Vitamin A Acetate, Folic Acid, Potassium Iodide, Chromium Chloride, Sodium Molybdate, Sodium Selenite, Phylloquinone, D-Biotin, Vitamin D3, Cyanocobalamin.

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Ordering Information
  • For product information or to place an order please call 1-877-636-2283 or fax 514-745-6625 Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 5:00 ES

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