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Our Products Pediatric GI/Allergy 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.
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This formulation is available in the US and Canada. |
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Main Features:
- Hypoallergenic
- 100%
free amino acids
- Nutritionally
complete
- Available
in unflavored, 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:
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Unflavored |
590
mOsm/kg |
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Tropical
Fruit |
680
mOsm/kg |
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Chocolate |
700 mOsm/kg |
- Energy Distribution:
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Unflavored |
Tropical
and Chocolate |
| Protein |
13% |
14% |
| Carbohydrate |
42% |
44% |
| Fat
(MCT 35% / LCT 65 %) |
45% |
42% |
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Indications:
- 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 Feeding:
- Measure the required amount of warm or cool water into
a container.
- Add the prescribed amount of Neocate Junior to the water.
- 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/fl oz. This
can be achieved by mixing the following amounts of powder and
water. The scoop provided weighs 8.2 g.
- New Mixing Recommendations for Tube Feeding:
- Measure required warm water into a container. Water temperature should be at 122° F.
- Add prescribed amount of Neocate to water.
- Shake vigorously; let formula cool down to desired temperature.
- Shake formula well before adding to feeding bag.
- Use a flow rate of 50-100 mL/h.
- Agitate the bag and use tube size 6 Fr or higher for best feeding flow.
For additional information, contact Nutrition Services at 1-800-365-7354.
| Mixing Instructions |
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Household Measurements |
Neocate
Junior |
Water |
Powder |
Final
Volume |
| Unflavored |
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
(57.4 mL) |
8
fl oz
(240 mL) |
20
fl oz
(600 mL) |
20
scoops
(164 g) |
24
fl oz
(720 mL) |
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| Neocate
Junior Household Measurements |
| Unflavored |
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.
| Ordering
Information: |
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Reimbursement
Code |
Packaging |
| Unflavored |
11790 |
49735-0117-90 |
4
x 400 g (14 oz) |
| Tropical
Flavor |
12124 |
49735-0121-24 |
4
x 400 g (14 oz) |
| Chocolate |
12690 |
49735-0126-90 |
4
x 400 g (14 oz) |
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Clinical References (Selected List)
- Andorsky DJ, Lund DP, Lillehei CW, Jaksic T, Dicanzio J, Richardson DS, et al. Nutritional and other postoperative management of neonates with short bowel syndrome correlates with clinical outcomes. J Pediatr. 2001;139(1):27-33.
- Markowitz JE, Spergel JM, Ruchelli E, Liacouras CA. Elemental diet is an effective treatment for eosinophilic esophagitis in children and adolescents. Am J Gastroenterol. 2003;98(4):777-782.
- Hill, DJ, Cameron, DJS., Francis, DEM, et al. Challenge confirmation of late onset reactions to extensively hydrolyzed formulas in infants with multiple food protein intolerance. J Allergy Clin Immun. 1995;96:386-394.
- de Boissieu D, Dupont C. Time course of allergy to extensively hydrolyzed cow's milk proteins in infants. J Pediatr. 2000;136:119-120.
- Sampson HA, James JM, Bernhisel-Broadbent J. Safety of an amino acid derived infant formula in children allergic to cow milk. Pediatrics. 1992;90(3):463-465.
- Niggemann B, Binder C, Dupont C, Hadji S, Arvola T, Isolauri E. Prospective controlled multicentre study on the effect of an amino acid based formula in infants with cow's milk allergy/intolerance and atopic dermatitis. Pediatr Allergy Immu. 2001;12:78-82.
- Isolauri E, Sampson HA. Use of an amino acid-based formula in the management of cow's milk allergy and multiple food protein intolerance in children. J Allergy Clin Immun. 2004;113:S154.
- Kelly K, Lazenby AJ, Rowe PC, Yardley JH, Perman JA, Sampson HA. Eosinophilic esophagitis attributed to gastroesophageal reflux: Improvement with an amino-acid-based formula. Gastroenterology. 1995;109:1503-1512.
- Miele E, Staiano A, Tozzi A, Auricchio R, Paparo F, Troncone R. Clinical response to amino acid-based formula in neurologically impaired children with refractory esophagitis. J Pediatr Gastr Nutr. 2002;35(3):314-319.
- Rudolph CD, Mazur LJ, Liptak GS, Baker RD, Boyle JT, Colletti RB, et al. Guidelines for evaluation and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux in infants and children: recommendations of the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition. J Pediatr Gastr Nutr. 2001;32(2).92.
- Bines J, Francis D, Hill D. Reducing parenteral requirement in children with short bowel syndrome: impact of an amino acid-based complete infant formula. J Pediatr Gastr Nutr. 1998;26(2):123-128.
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