Description

Energivit is a protein free powder containing carbohydrate, fat, vitamins, minerals and trace elements.

Indications and Prescribability

Suitable for use from birth through to children requiring additional energy, vitamins, minerals and trace elements or who are following a restricted protein diet. Energivit can be used in conjunction with specific amino acid mixtures to provide a formula individually tailored to meet the patient's specific needs. It can also be used as a convenient protein free feed in the short term, for example as an emergency regimen. Energivit must be supplemented with a suitable nitrogen source if intended for use as a sole source of nutrition.

Precautions

Use under medical supervision. Not suitable for use as a sole source of nutrition. Not for parenteral use.

Preparation & Administration

The recommended feed concentration is 15% w/v, i.e. 15g Energivit made up to 100mls with water. Energivit can be made up as a tube feed or bottle feed by adding the prescribed amount of powder to the water and stirring vigorously. Each level scoop (5g) of Energivit requires 30mls (approx. 1fl oz of water to yield the recommended feed concentration of 15% w/v).

THE HEALTH OF THE INFANT DEPENDS ON CAREFULLY FOLLOWING THE DIRECTIONS FOR PREPARATION AND USE. INCORRECT PREPARATION CAN MAKE THE BABY ILL.

When preparing infant feed, please follow the guidelines below:
1. Wash hands thoroughly and clean the preparation area. Sterilise bottles and teats (if using).
2. Boil fresh water for five minutes and allow to cool for at least 30 minutes so that it feels warm to the wrist. Pour the required amount of water into a sterilised feeding bottle.
3. Fill the scoop provided with infant formula and level off with a clean dry knife. Do not press the powder into the scoop. Only use the scoop provided.
4. Add the prescribed number of scoops of infant formula to the water. Replace the cap on the bottle and shake until powder is dissolved. Before feeding, ensure that the formula is at the correct temperature by placing a few drops on the wrist.
5. Formula remaining in the bottle after one hour of feeding should be discarded. Formula must not be rewarmed during feeding.

Important notice: Powdered infant formula is not sterile. Infant formula should be prepared immediately prior to feeding and any remaining formula should be discarded if not used within one hour.

For older children, please follow the guidelines below:
1. Use the scoop (5g) provided or weigh out the prescribed amount of Energivit.
2. Add a small amount of the prescribed water to required amount of Energivit and stir with a fork until a smooth paste is obtained.
3. Continue stirring whilst adding the rest of the water until the prescribed dilution is achieved.

Energivit 400g