WHAT IS PEPTAMEN® AF?
Peptamen® AF is a 1.5 kcal/ml enteral tube feed formulated with 100% whey protein, omega-3 fats and 52% of the fat as MCT. For more Peptamen® AF nutrition information, please see below. It is a nutritionally complete Food for Special Medical Purposes for use under medical supervision.
WHO IS PEPTAMEN® AF FOR?
Peptamen AF is recommended for critically ill patients, including those with:
- Sepsis
- ARDS
- Trauma
- Burns
The advanced formula of 100-percent hydrolysed whey protein is designed to help manage oxidative stress, and the high-protein content helps to maintain lean body mass. Peptamen® AF is enriched with omega-3 fatty acids to help modulate inflammatory response. It can be adjusted to the nutritional needs and feeding tolerance of the patient.
Peptamen® AF nutrition information
Elevated energy and protein
- 1.5Kcal/ml
- 100% whey protein
- 52% of fat as MCT
- 9.4g protein per 100ml
- Rich omega-3 fats (0.36g per 100ml)
- Osmolarity : 425mOsm/l
Available in 500ml SmartFlex™ collapsible semi-rigid bottles for tube feeding. Also suitable for oral and bolus feeding.
Nestlé Health Science proudly offer a product Sample Service, delivering direct to your patients. To request your sample of Peptamen® AF, simply click on the button below and follow the short sign up process. This will allow you to request your Peptamen® AF sample as well as other Nestlé Health Science product samples available via the service.
SmartFlex™ uses state-of-the-art design and production techniques to create innovative packaging across the Peptamen® range of enteral feeds:
- Easy to use and administer
- Universal cap means SmartFlex™ fits all commonly used giving sets without an adaptor
- High quality design and production with closed system
- The only collapsible semi-rigid packaging for compact and safe disposal
- Easy to administer for bolus feeding
Water, maltodextrin, peptides from partially hydrolysed whey protein (milk), MCT oil, soybean oil, fish oil, minerals (sodium citrate, potassium citrate, calcium citrate, sodium phosphate, magnesium chloride, sodium chloride, magnesium oxide, potassium chloride, potassium hydroxide, ferrous sulphate, zinc sulphate, manganese sulphate, copper sulphate, sodium fluoride, potassium iodide, chromium chloride, sodium selenate, sodium molybdate), emulsifiers (soy lecithin, E471), vitamins ( C, E, niacin, pantothenic acid, thiamin, B6, A, riboflavin, folic acid,K, biotin, D, B12), antioxidants (E307, E304).
ACBS approved, prescribable on FP10 (GP10 in Scotland). Indicated for patients as a sole or supplemented source of nutrition on medical grounds for short bowel syndrome, intractable malabsorption, pre-operative preparation of patients who are undernourished, patients with proven IBD, following total gastrectomy, bowel fistulae and disease related malnutrition.
Contraindications
Not suitable for patients with cows’ milk protein allergy.
Precautions
Must be used under medical supervision.
| Product | Unit Size | Case Size | PIP Code | Line Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEPTAMEN AF Neutral Dual 12x500ml X9 | 500ml SmartFlex™ | 12 | 347-6330 | 12383269 |
THE NESTLÉ HEALTH SCIENCE RANGE OF TAILOR-MADE NUTRITIONAL SOLUTIONS
Peptamen AF is designed specifically for patients with nutritional needs. Learn more:
For impaired gastrointestinal function, take a look at our Peptamen Neutral Flavour, which comes in 500ml and 1000ml.
FAQs
Q: What is Peptamen® AF Tube Feed made from?
A: Peptamen® AF Tube Feed is made from 100% whey protein. See nutritional information above for more.
Q: How is Peptamen® AF Tube Feed administered?
The content you are trying to access is intended for healthcare professionals only.