Description
Nutricia Nutrini Energy is a ready-to-use, fibre-free paediatric enteral tube feeding formula designed for the dietary management of disease-related malnutrition or faltering growth. It is a Food for Special Medical Purposes, nutritionally complete and high energy at 1.5 kcal/ml, suitable as a sole source of nutrition for children aged 1–6 years or weighing 8–20 kg. Use with caution in children aged 7 years and older. The formula is whey-protein enriched (casein/whey ≈60/40) with a paediatric macronutrient profile and very low lactose.
Indications
- Disease-related malnutrition or faltering growth
- Situations requiring energy-dense, fibre-free feeding (e.g., fluid restriction)
Key features
- Energy-dense, fibre-free; 1.5 kcal/ml
- Whey-enriched protein blend; paediatric profile with relatively higher fat and lower protein and iron vs adult formulas
- Very low lactose (<0.025 g/100 ml)
- Enriched with DHA and EPA; omega-6:omega-3 ≈3.8:1; contains carotenoids
- Osmolarity ≈300 mOsmol/l; osmolality ≈390 mOsmol/kg H2O
- Calcium:phosphorus ratio ≈1.2:1
- Halal and Kosher listed
Typical nutrition per 100 ml
- Energy: 150 kcal (630 kJ)
- Protein: 4.0 g (casein 2.4 g; whey 1.6 g) ~11% energy
- Carbohydrate: 18.5 g (sugars 1.1 g; lactose <0.025 g)
- Fat: 6.7 g (saturates 0.8 g; monounsaturates 3.9 g; polyunsaturates 2.0 g); DHA 53.1 mg; EPA 12.6 mg
- Fibre: 0 g; Water: 78 ml
Selected micronutrients per 100 ml
- Minerals/electrolytes: Sodium 90 mg; Potassium 165 mg; Calcium 90 mg; Phosphorus 75 mg; Magnesium 17 mg; Chloride 143 mg
- Vitamins: A 61 µg RE; D 1.5 µg; E 1.9 mg α-TE; K 6 µg; C 15 mg; Thiamin 0.23 mg; Riboflavin 0.24 mg; Niacin 1.7 mg NE; B6 0.18 mg; B12 0.27 µg; Folic acid 23 µg; Pantothenic acid 0.5 mg; Biotin 6 µg
- Trace/other: Iron 1.5 mg; Zinc 1.5 mg; Copper 122 µg; Manganese 0.23 mg; Iodine 15 µg; Selenium 4.5 µg; Chromium 5.3 µg; Molybdenum 6 µg; Fluoride 0.11 mg; Choline 30 mg; L‑carnitine 3 mg; Taurine 11 mg; Carotenoids 0.15 mg
Ingredients and allergens
Water; maltodextrin; vegetable oils (rapeseed/canola, sunflower); milk proteins (sodium caseinate, whey protein concentrate); fish oil; emulsifier (soy lecithin); minerals; vitamins; acidity regulator (citric acid); choline chloride; carotenoids (β‑carotene, lutein, lycopene); taurine; L‑carnitine; trace elements. - Contains milk and soy; includes fish oil (use with caution in children with seafood/fish allergy).
Directions for use
- Use at room temperature; check appearance and shake well
- Handle aseptically; do not dilute or add medications
- Intake to be determined by a healthcare professional
Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place
- After opening, close and refrigerate; discard unused contents after 24 hours
Important notices
- For enteral use only; must be used under medical supervision
- Not suitable for infants under 1 year
- Not suitable for patients with galactosaemia
- Not suitable for patients with cow’s milk allergy
Formats
- 200 ml bottle
- 500 ml OpTri bottle (closed system)