pediasure
- Dr Naima Zafar
- May 29
- 3 min read
Written by Dr Naima Zafar, [PharmD, DOW University Of Health Sciences (DUHS)], Karachi, Pakistan)
Brand name
Pediasure
Available dosage forms
Powder , liquid
Range with its specialized features
■ Pediasure® Complete
Supports the growth and development of children aged 1- 10 years, especially those who are picky eaters or have dietary gaps
It is mainly available in vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry flavours
It is available in powder form in packaging of
● 200 gm
Price: 1600 Rs
● 400 gm
Price: 3145 Rs
● 850 gm
Price: 6355 Rs
It has triple sure system. It contains 37 essential nutrients, including Arginine and natural Vitamin K2 which fill nutritional gap amd support growth and development.
It also contains FHA, Omega 3 and Omega 6 which support cognition and brain development.
■ PediaSure® 10+
It is balanced nutrition for teens aged 10 - 15 years that aids in having optimal growth.
It has increased amount of key nutrients i.e. added arginine and 2× natural vitamin K2, 1.6× vitamin D and 2× calcium
It is available in chocolate and vanilla flavors.
■ PediaSure® Gold
Region-specific (Singapore)
25% less sugar and 25% higher in calcium.
For children aged 1 - 10 years. Contains high quality triple protein and added CPPs
It gives energy of 226Kcal/serve
■ PediaSure® Peptigro (Specialized Nutrition)
Improved pediasure gold.
For children with digestive problems or malabsorption. Contains hydrolyzed protein in the form of CPPs
Contains Probiotic (L. acidophilus) and Prebiotic (FOS) Prebiotics help maintain a healthy digestive system.
■ PediaSure® Ready-to-Drink (RTD)
Ideal for snack purpose and on the go nutrition
• Pediasure gold RTD available in 220 ml (Packs of 6)
Available in classic vanilla and premium chocolate flavors
• PediaSure Plus® RTD available in 110 ml in vanilla and chocolate flavors
■ PediaSure® Advance Plus
For children aged above 2 years old
Improves immunity abd support recovery from infections.
Contains prebiotics, dual protein i.e. high qualitywhey and casein and micronutrients that support immunity
Available in 200 gm and 400 gm in vanilla delight flavor
To prepare it in milk: Pour 130 ml milk and add three levelled scoops. Stir it and consume
■ PediaSure® SideKicks
Available in chocolate and vanilla flavors. Available in reclosable bottles.
Each shake is a source of 10g protein, 3g fiber and 27 essential vitamins and minerals for kids who are missing key nutrients.
Contains 6 grams of total fat per serving.
PediaSure SideKicks shakes have 180 calories per 8 fl oz.
■ PediaSure® Grow and Gain
PediaSure Grow & Gain with fiber shakes have 240 calories per 8 fl oz.
Preparation
To prepare one 225ml serving pour 190 ml of room temperature water in glass and mix five levelled scoops of or 48.6 gm powder. Stir it and consume it immediately or it can be stored in refrigerator and used within 24 hrs.
Recommended amount
For children 1 - 3 years : 1 serving per day
For children 3 - 8 years : 2 servings per day
For children 9 - 10 years : 2 - 3 servings per day
Pharmacological class
Nutritional supplement
Manufacturer
Abbott Nutrition
Storage
Opened Pediasure container should be kept at cool and dry place and should be used within 3 weeks
Store in air tight container
Prescription drug ?
NO
Indications
Total or supplemental feeding for children.
For children requiring short or long term tube feeding
● with increased nutrient needs
● with or at risk for malnutrition
● with failure to thrive
Can be used as a supplement or as a sole source of nutrition
Side effects
NO
Contraindications
Not for children with galactosemia
Precautions
Not suitable for children with cow's milk allergy
Contains high sugar content so multiple servings can exceed daily sugar intake limit
Warning
Not for parenteral (intravenous) use
Counselling points:
Use feed within 1 hour of reconstitution. Discard if unused.
Don't refrigerate
Shouldn't be warmed in microwave oven as the prebiotics and lactobacillus bacteria may be destroyed at higher temperature
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