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Who is PediaSure® for?
1. What are the age guidelines for PediaSure® ?
If you have a fussy or picky eater between the ages of 3 and 10 years old, PediaSure® is ideal for you! Please talk to your Healthcare Professional about the use of this product if your child is younger than 3 years. PediaSure® is NOT an infant formula.
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2. My child has a cow’s milk allergy. Are there any PediaSure® drinks that do not contain milk protein?
Yes, PediaSure® contains cow’s milk protein and is not suitable for children with cow’s milk allergy. At this time, all PediaSure® drinks contain cow’s milk protein.
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3. Is PediaSure® suitable for lactose intolerance?
Yes, it contains a small amount of lactose, although the amount is termed as being ‘clinically insignificant’. PediaSure® is suitable for children with lactose intolerance but not for children with galactosaemia.
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4. Can I use PediaSure® for tube feeding?
Yes , PediaSure® is suited for use as a tube feeding, but under complete medical supervision regarding dose, route and frequency. Follow physician’s directions for children with acute or chronic medical conditions.
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How does PediaSure® relate to my child's nutrition?
5. What is the nutritional difference of mixing PediaSure® with milk or with water?
Adding milk will add to the nutrient and caloric value and it should be supervised by a healthcare professional. Follow the preparation instructions on each individual tin to ensure that your child gets the benefits and nutritional values claimed on the tin. To make a 225 ml serving, you add 5 scoops of PediaSure® to 190 ml of water.
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6. What is the recommended amount of PediaSure® to use in a day?
In the case of a fussy & picky eater; 1-2 glasses per day is sufficient. For children who are failing to thrive and are not growing adequately, the daily dosage should be discussed with your Health Care Professional.
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What is in PediaSure®?
7. Are PediaSure® products gluten-free?
Yes, PediaSure® is gluten free and is ideal for children who have gluten sensitivity.
8. Are PediaSure® products certified Halal and Kosher?
Yes, PediaSure® products are Kosher and Halal certified.
9. What is DHA?
DHA is an omega-3 fatty acid and an important nutrient that helps support brain and eye health. PediaSure® is an excellent source of DHA.
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10. Do PediaSure® products contain peanuts or tree nuts?
There are no peanuts or nut derivatives in PediaSure® products. Also, the manufacturing facilities where PediaSure® products are manufactured.
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Do PediaSure® products contain lactose?
11. Does PediaSure® contains Lactose?
Yes, it contains a small amount of lactose, although the amount is termed as being ‘clinically insignificant’. PediaSure® is suitable for children with lactose intolerance but NOT for children with galactosaemia.
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12. How is lactose intolerance different from a milk allergy?
Lactose is the main sugar found in milk. Lactose intolerance means that your body can’t digest it well leading to several symptoms like colic, flatulence and diarrhoea. It is not a serious condition and always relates to the amount of lactose ingested, while a milk allergy is a reaction by the body's immune system to one or more milk proteins and can be life-threatening when just a small amount of milk or milk product is consumed.
Some symptoms of milk allergy can be similar to lactose intolerance symptoms (i.e. gas, bloating, abdominal pain), however lactose intolerance is not a milk allergy.
Moreover, a milk allergy most commonly occurs in the first year of life, while lactose intolerance occurs more often during adolescence or adulthood. That’s why these are two completely difference conditions.
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13. What is lactose intolerance?
Lactose is a sugar found in milk and milk products. The small intestine – the organ where most food digestion and nutrition absorption take place – produces an enzyme called lactase. Lactase breaks down lactose into two simpler forms of sugar; glucose and galactose. The body then absorbs these simpler sugars into the bloodstream. Lactose intolerance is a condition in which people have digestive symptoms – such as bloating, diarrhoea, and gas – after eating or drinking milk or milk products.
Lactose intolerance is the inability or insufficient ability to digest lactose, a sugar found in milk and milk products. People with lactose intolerance may experience abdominal pain, abdominal bloating, gas, diarrhoea, and nausea after consuming products containing lactose.
Most people with lactose intolerance can tolerate some amount of lactose in their diet. Gradually introducing small amounts of milk or milk products may help some people adapt to them with fewer symptoms. In children, the complete absence of the lactase enzyme is extremely rare, but it frequently occurs after attacks of gastroenteritis due to transient deficiency of the lactase enzyme for up to 2 weeks.
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How can PediaSure® be prepared and stored?
14. Can PediaSure® be warmed, like hot chocolate? Can I use a microwave oven?
No, the pre- and probiotics in PediaSure® may be destroyed at higher temperatures.
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15. Can I cook with PediaSure® ? Do you have any recipes?
Yes and yes! Click here to browse recipes made with PediaSure®.
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16. Can I freeze PediaSure® products?
We do not recommend freezing and then thawing these products. If the product is frozen and then thawed, it may change the physical appearance, making it look unacceptable.
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17. What are the mixing instructions for PediaSure®?
To make a 225ml serving, add 5 scoops of PediaSure® to 190ml cup of water and mix .
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18. Can I mix PediaSure® into foods or nutrition drinks?
Yes, it can be mixed with food. Click here for great recipe ideas.
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19. Can I mix PediaSure® powder into smoothies?
Absolutely, in fact adding 3 scoops of PediaSure® is a great way to power up your fruit smoothies with added nutrients
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20. What will happen if a child consumes PediaSure® powder that was mixed incorrectly (too much/too little) or if a child accidentally ingests the powder?
There are no safety concerns if a child inadvertently consumes too much powder occasionally. The concerns are regarding daily, repeated occasions, of over consumption for many months and/or years.
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21. What is the shelf life of a can of unopened PediaSure®?
An unopened can of PediaSure® has a shelf life of 24 months.
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22. How long can a tin of PediaSure® be kept after opening?
Once the can of PediaSure® has been opened, it should be stored in a cool dry place (not in a refrigerator) and be used within 3 weeks of opening.
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23. Can I put liquid PediaSure® products in the refrigerator for later use?
Yes. Follow the instructions on the label: "After opening, reclose, refrigerate, and use within 24 hours."
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24. Can you mix PediaSure® ahead of time and store it for future use?
Yes, but once it has been mixed, it should be used or refrigerated within 24 hours.
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25. Can I mix PediaSure® into foods or nutrition drinks?
Yes, it can be mixed with food and can be warmed. Click here for great recipe ideas.
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What should I know about buying PediaSure®?
26. Where can I purchase PediaSure®?
You can find PediaSure® at Dischem, Clicks, Baby City and most pharmacies and baby stores nationwide.
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