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PEPTAMEN JUNIOR®

PEPTAMEN JUNIOR®

Complete Peptide-Based Elemental Nutrition for Children Ages 1-13.

Peptamen Junior® is a nutritionally complete, easy to digest and easy to absorb formula to help support the nutritional needs of children with impaired GI function.

Available in vanilla and strawberry for oral use, or unflavored for tube feeding.

  • The evidence-based, well-tolerated pediatric GI formula*
  • For the nutritional management of children 1–13 years with impaired GI function
  • Enzymatically hydrolyzed, 100% whey protein to facilitate gastric emptying
  • 60% of fat from MCT helps facilitate fat absorption, which supports formula tolerance
  • Nutritionally complete formula for tube feeding or oral supplementation
Letter of Medical Necessity

Peptamen Junior® Unflavored
kcal/mL 1.0
Caloric Distribution Protein (% of kcal)
 		Protein 12%
Carbohydrate 55%
Fat 33%
L-Arginine (g)
L-Glutamine (g)
Sodium (mEq) 5
Calcium (mEq) 15
Potassium (mEq) 10
Chloride (mEq) 7
NPC:N Ratio 181:1
MCT:LCT Ratio 60:40
n6:n3 Ratio 5.4:1
Free Water (%) 85
Dietary Nucleotides (g)
EPA + DHA (g)
Source of Oil
Osmolality (mOsm/kg water) 260
Density (g/mL)
Renal Solute Load (mOsm/L)
mL to Meet 100% DRI
ARA (mg)
  • Impaired GI function (Short bowel syndrome, Cerebral palsy, Cystic fibrosis, Crohn’s disease, Malabsorption, Chronic diarrhea, Delayed gastric emptying, Growth failure, Malnutrition)
  • Early enteral feeding
  • Transition from TPN

Important Notes:

NOT FOR PARENTERAL USE
This product is intended for use under medical supervision.

  • Lactose intolerance*
  • Gluten-free
  • Kosher

Important Notes:

*Not for individuals with galactosemia Not appropriate for individuals with cow’s milk protein allergy.

  • Enzymatically Hydrolyzed Whey Protein (Milk)
  • Medium Chain Triglycerides
  • Soybean Oil
  • Canola Oil
  • Maltodextrin
  • Cornstarch
Water, Maltodextrin, Enzymatically Hydrolyzed Whey Protein (Milk), Medium Chain Triglycerides, And Less Than 2% Of Cornstarch, Vitamins and Minerals‡, Soybean Oil, Canola Oil, Soy Lecithin, Guar Gum, Monk Fruit Juice Concentrate, Salt, Natural Flavor, Sucralose

‡Vitamins And Minerals: Calcium Phosphate, Magnesium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Phosphate, Potassium Citrate, Potassium Phosphate, Choline Chloride, Calcium Citrate, Sodium Ascorbate, Taurine, Magnesium Oxide, L-Carnitine, Inositol, Ferrous Sulfate, Sodium Citrate, Zinc Sulfate, Dl-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate, Niacinamide, Calcium Pantothenate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Beta-Carotene, Folic Acid, Potassium Iodide, Sodium Selenate, Chromium Chloride, Vitamin K1, Biotin, Vitamin D3, Vitamin B12

By Nature:
Milk, Soy

DRI Coverage

Meets or exceeds 100% DRI for 25 key vitamins and minerals: 1 - 8 years old, 1000 mL

Meets or exceeds 100% DRI for 25 key vitamins and minerals: 9 - 13 years old, 1500 mL

Peptamen Junior® Unflavored 6 x 1000 mL Peptamen Junior® Unflavored 24 x 250 mL
HCPCS Code B4161 B4161
NDC-Format Number 98716-0673-50 98716-0062-53
Case UPC 00798716773607 00798716162531
Each UPC 00798716673501 798716062534
Product Code 9871677360 9871616253
Peptamen Junior® Vanilla
kcal/mL 1.0
Caloric Distribution Protein (% of kcal)
 		Protein 12%
Carbohydrate 55%
Fat 33%
L-Arginine (g)
L-Glutamine (g)
Sodium (mEq) 5
Calcium (mEq) 15
Potassium (mEq) 10
Chloride (mEq) 7
NPC:N Ratio 181:1
MCT:LCT Ratio 60:40
n6:n3 Ratio 5.4:1
Free Water (%) 85
Dietary Nucleotides (g)
EPA + DHA (g)
Source of Oil
Osmolality (mOsm/kg water) 380
Density (g/mL)
Renal Solute Load (mOsm/L)
mL to Meet 100% DRI
ARA (mg)
  • Impaired GI function (Short bowel syndrome, Cerebral palsy, Cystic fibrosis, Crohn’s disease, Malabsorption, Chronic diarrhea, Delayed gastric emptying, Growth failure, Malnutrition)
  • Early enteral feeding
  • Transition from TPN

Important Notes:

NOT FOR PARENTERAL USE
This product is intended for use under medical supervision.

  • Lactose intolerance*
  • Gluten-free
  • Kosher

Important Notes:

*Not for individuals with galactosemia Not appropriate for individuals with cow’s milk protein allergy.

  • Enzymatically Hydrolyzed Whey Protein (Milk)
  • Medium Chain Triglycerides
  • Soybean Oil
  • Canola Oil
  • Maltodextrin
  • Sugar
  • Cornstarch
Water, Maltodextrin, Enzymatically Hydrolyzed Whey Protein (Milk), Medium Chain Triglycerides, And Less Than 2% Of Sugar, Cornstarch, Vitamins and Minerals‡, Soybean Oil, Canola Oil, Soy Lecithin, Guar Gum, Monk Fruit Juice Concentrate, Salt, Natural Flavor, Sucralose

‡Vitamins And Minerals: Calcium Phosphate, Magnesium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Phosphate, Potassium Citrate, Potassium Phosphate, Choline Chloride, Calcium Citrate, Sodium Ascorbate, Taurine, Magnesium Oxide, L-Carnitine, Inositol, Ferrous Sulfate, Sodium Citrate, Zinc Sulfate, Dl-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate, Niacinamide, Calcium Pantothenate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Beta-Carotene, Folic Acid, Potassium Iodide, Sodium Selenate, Chromium Chloride, Vitamin K1, Biotin, Vitamin D3, Vitamin B12

By Nature:
Milk, Soy

DRI Coverage

Meets or exceeds 100% DRI for 25 key vitamins and minerals: 1 - 8 years old, 1000 mL

Meets or exceeds 100% DRI for 25 key vitamins and minerals: 9 - 13 years old, 1500 mL

Peptamen Junior® Vanilla 24 x 250 mL
HCPCS Code B4161
NDC-Format Number 98716-0062-52
Case UPC 00798716162524
Each UPC 00798716062527
Product Code 9871616252
Peptamen Junior® Strawberry
kcal/mL 1.0
Caloric Distribution Protein (% of kcal)
 		Protein 12%
Carbohydrate 56%
Fat 32%
L-Arginine (g)
L-Glutamine (g)
Sodium (mEq) 5
Calcium (mEq) 15
Potassium (mEq) 10
Chloride (mEq) 7
NPC:N Ratio 181:1
MCT:LCT Ratio 60:40
n6:n3 Ratio 5.4:1
Free Water (%) 84
Dietary Nucleotides (g)
EPA + DHA (g)
Source of Oil
Osmolality (mOsm/kg water) 400
Density (g/mL)
Renal Solute Load (mOsm/L)
mL to Meet 100% DRI
ARA (mg)
  • Impaired GI function (Short bowel syndrome, Cerebral palsy, Cystic fibrosis, Crohn’s disease, Malabsorption, Chronic diarrhea, Delayed gastric emptying, Growth failure, Malnutrition)
  • Early enteral feeding
  • Transition from TPN

Important Notes:

NOT FOR PARENTERAL USE
This product is intended for use under medical supervision.

  • Lactose intolerance*
  • Gluten-free
  • Kosher

Important Notes:

*Not for individuals with galactosemia Not appropriate for individuals with cow’s milk protein allergy.

  • Enzymatically Hydrolyzed Whey Protein (Milk)
  • Medium Chain Triglycerides
  • Soybean Oil
  • Canola Oil
  • Maltodextrin
  • Sugar
  • Cornstarch
Water, Maltodextrin, Enzymatically Hydrolyzed Whey Protein (Milk), Medium Chain Triglycerides, And Less Than 2% Of Sugar, Cornstarch, Vitamins and Minerals‡, Soybean Oil, Canola Oil, Soy Lecithin, Guar Gum, Monk Fruit Juice Concentrate, Natural and Artificial Flavor, Salt, Sucralose

‡Vitamins And Minerals: Calcium Phosphate, Magnesium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Phosphate, Potassium Citrate, Potassium Phosphate, Choline Chloride, Calcium Citrate, Sodium Ascorbate, Taurine, Magnesium Oxide, L-Carnitine, Inositol, Ferrous Sulfate, Sodium Citrate, Zinc Sulfate, Dl-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate, Niacinamide, Calcium Pantothenate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Beta-Carotene, Folic Acid, Potassium Iodide, Sodium Selenate, Chromium Chloride, Vitamin K1, Biotin, Vitamin D3, Vitamin B12

By Nature:
Milk, Soy

DRI Coverage

Meets or exceeds 100% DRI for 25 key vitamins and minerals: 1 - 8 years old, 1000 mL

Meets or exceeds 100% DRI for 25 key vitamins and minerals: 9 - 13 years old, 1500 mL

Peptamen Junior® Strawberry 24 x 250 mL
HCPCS Code B4161
NDC-Format Number 98716-0601-40
Case UPC 00798716601306
Each UPC 00798716601405
Product Code 9871660130

Protein Source

  • Enzymatically Hydrolyzed Whey Protein (Milk)

Fat Source

  • Medium Chain Triglycerides
  • Soybean Oil
  • Canola Oil

Carbohydrate Source

  • Maltodextrin
  • Cornstarch
  • Impaired GI function (Short bowel syndrome, Cerebral palsy, Cystic fibrosis, Crohn’s disease, Malabsorption, Chronic diarrhea, Delayed gastric emptying, Growth failure, Malnutrition)
  • Early enteral feeding
  • Transition from TPN

Important Notes:

NOT FOR PARENTERAL USE This product is intended for use under medical supervision.

  • Lactose intolerance*
  • Gluten-free
  • Kosher

Important Notes:

*Not for individuals with galactosemia Not appropriate for individuals with cow’s milk protein allergy.

Water, Maltodextrin, Enzymatically Hydrolyzed Whey Protein (Milk), Medium Chain Triglycerides, And Less Than 2% Of Cornstarch, Vitamins and Minerals‡, Soybean Oil, Canola Oil, Soy Lecithin, Guar Gum, Monk Fruit Juice Concentrate, Salt, Natural Flavor, Sucralose

‡Vitamins And Minerals: Calcium Phosphate, Magnesium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Phosphate, Potassium Citrate, Potassium Phosphate, Choline Chloride, Calcium Citrate, Sodium Ascorbate, Taurine, Magnesium Oxide, L-Carnitine, Inositol, Ferrous Sulfate, Sodium Citrate, Zinc Sulfate, Dl-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate, Niacinamide, Calcium Pantothenate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Beta-Carotene, Folic Acid, Potassium Iodide, Sodium Selenate, Chromium Chloride, Vitamin K1, Biotin, Vitamin D3, Vitamin B12

By Nature: Milk, Soy

Meets or exceeds 100% DRI for 25 key vitamins and minerals: 1 - 8 years old, 1000 mL

Meets or exceeds 100% DRI for 25 key vitamins and minerals: 9 - 13 years old, 1500 mL

Peptamen Junior® Unflavored 6 x 1000 mL Peptamen Junior® Unflavored 24 x 250 mL
HCPCS Code B4161
NDC-Format Number 98716-0673-50
Case UPC 00798716773607
Each UPC 00798716673501
Product Code 9871677360
HCPCS Code B4161
NDC-Format Number 98716-0062-53
Case UPC 00798716162531
Each UPC 798716062534
Product Code 9871616253

Protein Source

  • Enzymatically Hydrolyzed Whey Protein (Milk)

Fat Source

  • Medium Chain Triglycerides
  • Soybean Oil
  • Canola Oil

Carbohydrate Source

  • Maltodextrin
  • Sugar
  • Cornstarch
  • Impaired GI function (Short bowel syndrome, Cerebral palsy, Cystic fibrosis, Crohn’s disease, Malabsorption, Chronic diarrhea, Delayed gastric emptying, Growth failure, Malnutrition)
  • Early enteral feeding
  • Transition from TPN

Important Notes:

NOT FOR PARENTERAL USE This product is intended for use under medical supervision.

  • Lactose intolerance*
  • Gluten-free
  • Kosher

Important Notes:

*Not for individuals with galactosemia Not appropriate for individuals with cow’s milk protein allergy.

Water, Maltodextrin, Enzymatically Hydrolyzed Whey Protein (Milk), Medium Chain Triglycerides, And Less Than 2% Of Sugar, Cornstarch, Vitamins and Minerals‡, Soybean Oil, Canola Oil, Soy Lecithin, Guar Gum, Monk Fruit Juice Concentrate, Salt, Natural Flavor, Sucralose

‡Vitamins And Minerals: Calcium Phosphate, Magnesium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Phosphate, Potassium Citrate, Potassium Phosphate, Choline Chloride, Calcium Citrate, Sodium Ascorbate, Taurine, Magnesium Oxide, L-Carnitine, Inositol, Ferrous Sulfate, Sodium Citrate, Zinc Sulfate, Dl-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate, Niacinamide, Calcium Pantothenate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Beta-Carotene, Folic Acid, Potassium Iodide, Sodium Selenate, Chromium Chloride, Vitamin K1, Biotin, Vitamin D3, Vitamin B12

By Nature: Milk, Soy

Meets or exceeds 100% DRI for 25 key vitamins and minerals: 1 - 8 years old, 1000 mL

Meets or exceeds 100% DRI for 25 key vitamins and minerals: 9 - 13 years old, 1500 mL

Peptamen Junior® Vanilla 24 x 250 mL
HCPCS Code B4161
NDC-Format Number 98716-0062-52
Case UPC 00798716162524
Each UPC 00798716062527
Product Code 9871616252

Protein Source

  • Enzymatically Hydrolyzed Whey Protein (Milk)

Fat Source

  • Medium Chain Triglycerides
  • Soybean Oil
  • Canola Oil

Carbohydrate Source

  • Maltodextrin
  • Sugar
  • Cornstarch
  • Impaired GI function (Short bowel syndrome, Cerebral palsy, Cystic fibrosis, Crohn’s disease, Malabsorption, Chronic diarrhea, Delayed gastric emptying, Growth failure, Malnutrition)
  • Early enteral feeding
  • Transition from TPN

Important Notes:

NOT FOR PARENTERAL USE This product is intended for use under medical supervision.

  • Lactose intolerance*
  • Gluten-free
  • Kosher

Important Notes:

*Not for individuals with galactosemia Not appropriate for individuals with cow’s milk protein allergy.

Water, Maltodextrin, Enzymatically Hydrolyzed Whey Protein (Milk), Medium Chain Triglycerides, And Less Than 2% Of Sugar, Cornstarch, Vitamins and Minerals‡, Soybean Oil, Canola Oil, Soy Lecithin, Guar Gum, Monk Fruit Juice Concentrate, Natural and Artificial Flavor, Salt, Sucralose

‡Vitamins And Minerals: Calcium Phosphate, Magnesium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Phosphate, Potassium Citrate, Potassium Phosphate, Choline Chloride, Calcium Citrate, Sodium Ascorbate, Taurine, Magnesium Oxide, L-Carnitine, Inositol, Ferrous Sulfate, Sodium Citrate, Zinc Sulfate, Dl-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate, Niacinamide, Calcium Pantothenate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Beta-Carotene, Folic Acid, Potassium Iodide, Sodium Selenate, Chromium Chloride, Vitamin K1, Biotin, Vitamin D3, Vitamin B12

By Nature: Milk, Soy

Meets or exceeds 100% DRI for 25 key vitamins and minerals: 1 - 8 years old, 1000 mL

Meets or exceeds 100% DRI for 25 key vitamins and minerals: 9 - 13 years old, 1500 mL

Peptamen Junior® Strawberry 24 x 250 mL
HCPCS Code B4161
NDC-Format Number 98716-0601-40
Case UPC 00798716601306
Each UPC 00798716601405
Product Code 9871660130

Notes & Disclaimers for Key Benefits (Healthcare Professionals)

  • *Studies using Peptamen family of products in pediatrics