Description

Nutricia Nutrini Low Energy Multi Fibre is a ready‑to‑use, nutritionally complete, fibre‑enriched enteral tube feed for children aged 1–6 years or weighing 8–20 kg. Within this range it may be used as a sole source of nutrition. It is intended for the dietary management of disease‑related malnutrition in children with low energy requirements. Food for Special Medical Purposes; for enteral use only and to be used under medical supervision.

Composition and nutritional profile (per 100 mL)

• Energy: 76 kcal (0.76 kcal/mL)
• Protein: 2.0 g (~11% energy); whey 1.2 g, casein 0.8 g
• Carbohydrate: 9.3 g (~48–49% energy); sugars 0.6 g; lactose <0.025 g (low lactose)
• Fat: 3.3 g (~39–40% energy); saturates 0.4 g; monounsaturates 1.9 g; polyunsaturates 1.0 g
• Fibre: 0.7 g from MF6 multi‑fibre blend (soy polysaccharide, cellulose, resistant starch, gum arabic, oligofructose, inulin); ~50:50 soluble:insoluble
• Long‑chain fatty acids: DHA 26.6 mg; EPA 6.26 mg; omega‑6:omega‑3 ≈ 3.8:1
• Micronutrients (selected): Na 60 mg; K 134 mg; Ca 60 mg; P 50 mg; Fe 1 mg; Zn 1 mg; Vitamins A 41 µg RE, D 1 µg, C 10 mg, B12 0.27 µg
• Enriched with carotenoids; includes choline, taurine, and L‑carnitine; full vitamin and trace element profile
• Water 88 mL; osmolality ~210 mOsmol/kg H2O; osmolarity ~185 mOsmol/L; potential renal solute load ~212 mOsmol/L; pH ~6.8
• Paediatric‑tailored profile with a higher fat proportion and lower protein and iron than typical adult formulas

Per 500 mL bottle (totals)

• Energy 380 kcal; Protein 10 g; Carbohydrate 46.5 g; Fat 16.5 g; Fibre 3.5 g; DHA 133 mg; EPA 31.3 mg; Water 440 mL

Ingredients and allergens

• Ingredients: water; maltodextrin; vegetable oils (rapeseed/canola, sunflower); milk proteins (whey protein concentrate, sodium caseinate); MF6 fibre blend; emulsifier (soy lecithin); fish oil; vitamins; minerals; carotenoids; choline; taurine; L‑carnitine
• Allergens: contains milk, soy and fish; very low lactose

Important notices and precautions

• Not suitable for infants under 1 year
• Not suitable for patients with galactosaemia
• Not suitable for children requiring a fibre‑free diet
• Use with caution in children aged ≥7 years and in those with seafood (fish) allergy
• If only small volumes are prescribed at the lower end of the age/weight range, additional vitamin/trace element supplementation may be required
• Not for parenteral use

Directions for use

• Use at room temperature; check appearance and shake well; handle aseptically; do not dilute or add medications
• Hanging time: up to 24 hours as a closed system (aseptically handled); up to 8 hours if opened/used as an open system
• Dosage and rate to be determined by a healthcare professional

Storage

• Store in a cool, dry place
• Once opened, close, refrigerate, and discard any unused contents after 24 hours

Packaging

• 200 mL bottle and 500 mL OpTri bottle formats

Certifications

• Halal certified; Kosher approval in some markets