DRINK/ENTERAL POWDER, isocal.,child,normoprot,fibre,van.400g

Powder designed for reconstitution into a drink for special medical purposes, suitable for both oral and enteral (by tube) feeding in children from 1 to 10 years of age.

Example: Pediasure^®, Primasure Total^®

This powder is formulated for reconstitution into an isocaloric (1.0 kcal/ml), normoprotein drink.

Preparation and Reconstitution of drink powder

• Preparation should take place in a clean environment on cleaned and disinfected work surfaces.
• Wash hands thoroughly with soap and warm water, then dry with a clean cloth or single-use towel.
• Boil water for 2 minutes, then allow it to cool to 60-70°C before adding the powder. Use a digital food-grade thermometer to check the water temperature.
• Pour the exact required amount of water (at 70°C) (see below) into a cleaned and sterilised recipient. Use a 100 ml measuring jug or a 100 ml graduated glass beaker with a spout.
• Add the required amount of powder, following the manufacturer's instruction written on the tin.
• Mix the preparation with a sterilised utensil until completely diluted.
• Remark on the measuring spoon:
• Use the measuring spoon provided in the tin by the manufacturer. Do NOT use a measuring spoon from another product or manufacturer.
• Do not wash the measuring spoon; return it to the tin after use.
• Ensure the measuring spoon remains dry; if it becomes wet, dry it thoroughly before placing it back in the tin.

Administration

• Enteral use:
• Pour the prescribed amount of reconstituted formulation into the patient's enteral feeding reservoir, label it accordingly, and administer via nasogastric tube.
• Use within 6 hours at room temperature.
• Oral use:
• Allow the preparation cool to room temperature.
• Drink within 1 hour.

Conservation after reconstitution

• The reconstituted drink (liquid) should preferably be consumed immediately and always within 1 hour (oral use) or 6 hours (enteral use by tube).
• If not consumed immediately, refrigerate the preparation (do not exceed 5ºC). Stir before consumption.
• Refrigerated preparations should be consumed within 24 hours.
• Discard any refrigerated preparation that has not been consumed within 24 hours.