Description

Tentrini is a Food for Special Medical Purposes for use under medical supervision. Tentrini is a nutritionally complete 1kcal/ml tube feed for the dietary management of disease related malnutrition in children aged 7-12 years or 21-45 kg in body weight. Tentrini is suitable as a sole source of nutrition.

Contraindications

Not for intravenous use. Not suitable for infants under 1 year of age. Use with caution in children aged 1-6 years (8-20kg body weight). Not suitable for patients with galactosaemia.

Precautions

If a child at the lower end of the range for age and weight is prescribed only a small volume of feed, it may be necessary to give an additional vitamin / trace element supplement to achieve requirements for micronutrients.

Directions for Use

Shake well before opening immediately prior to use at room temperature. Maximum hanging time 24 hours. Glass bottles can be attached directly to a Flocare Universal Giving Set. Clean bottle top and bottle opener with an alcohol swab before opening. Alternatively, feed can be decanted into a sterile reservoir, taking care to handle aseptically at all times. Flexible Packs can be attached directly to a Flocare Pack giving set.

Product Storage

Store in a cool, dry place (5-25°C) and away from direct sunlight. Once opened glass bottles should be stored in a refrigerator (<5°C) if not being used and any unused contents discarded after 24 hours.

Shelf Life

Glass bottles: 12 months; Pack: 12 months. Best before date:  see top of Pack or side of glass label.

Notes

TENTRINI IS GLUTEN AND LACTOSE FREE.

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Product recommendations are as a guide only and a health care professional can recommend the most appropriate product after full consideration of all medical and nutritional factors. If you have queries about the suitability of a nutritional product please contact the Dietetic Resource Centre or your local dietitian.