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Got questions about PediaSure products? Here are some answers about nutrition, ingredients, use, and more.

Who is PediaSure for?

1. What are the age guidelines for PediaSure?

PediaSure meets or exceeds the US Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) for protein and 25 essential vitamins and minerals for children 1 to 8 years of age in 1,000 mL and for children 9 to 13 years of age in 1,500 mL.

Talk to a healthcare professional about use of this product if your child is younger than 1 year of age.

Still searching? If your question isn’t answered here, call our Pediasure Nutrition Advisors in Pakistan on 0800-23438, Monday to Friday from 10 am to 6 pm for Live Nutrition Support from our trained experts including nutritionists, dieticians and experienced moms.

2. My child has a cow’s milk allergy. Are there any PediaSure drinks that do not contain milk protein?

At this time, all PediaSure drinks contain cow’s milk whey protein concentrate, you should consult your child’s physician.

3. Is PediaSure powder suitable for lactose intolerance?

PediaSure itself doesn’t contain lactose so it is suitable for lactose intolerance provided it is not mixed with other sources for lactose during preparation like ordinary milk.

4. Can I use PediaSure powder for tube feeding?

Yes , But Under complete medical supervision regarding dose , route and frequency. PediaSure is suited for use as a tube feeding. Follow physician’s directions for children with acute or chronic medical conditions.

How does PediaSure relate to my child's nutrition?

5. Can PediaSure Complete products be used as a sole source of nutrition?

PediaSure Complete is designed to provide complete, balanced nutrition for children 1 to 10 years of age. It can be used as a nutritional supplement with or between meals. PediaSure Complete is designed for both short-term and long-term nutrition support; however, it is not intended to be used as a sole source of nutrition especially long term.

6. What is the nutritional difference of mixing PediaSure powder with milk and water?

It is the difference between the milk and water, adding milk will add to the nutrient and caloric value and it should be supervised by the doctor. Follow the instructions of preparation on each individual tin to ensure that your child got the benefits and nutritional values claimed on the tin.

7. What is the recommended amount of PediaSure to use in a day?

Twice daily to sustain long term balanced growth.

In general, there is not a limit on the amount of PediaSure that a child can safely consume. For an individual child, the amount of PediaSure that is needed — or is acceptable — on a daily basis should be discussed with the child's healthcare professional. If the child is eating foods and drinking other beverages, it is especially important to determine how much PediaSure would be appropriate in the context of the overall diet.

What is in PediaSure?

8. Are PediaSure products gluten-free?

Yes, PediaSure products are gluten-free.

9. Are PediaSure products certified Halal and Kosher?

Yes, PediaSure products are Kosher and Halal certified.

10. What is DHA?

DHA is an omega-3 fatty acid and an important nutrient that helps support brain and eye health. PediaSure Complete is an excellent source of DHA.*

*32 mg of DHA per 8 fl oz serving (20% of 160 mg Daily Value)

11. Do PediaSure products contain peanuts or tree nuts?

There are no peanuts or nut derivatives in PediaSure products. There are no peanuts or tree nuts in the manufacturing plants (or on the lines) where PediaSure products are manufactured.

Do PediaSure products contain lactose?

12. Does PediaSure contains Lactose?

No, PediaSure is lactose free

13. 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 diarrhea. 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.

14. 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, diarrhea, 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, diarrhea, 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.

Which PediaSure product is right for my child?

15. Where can I go to find out more about PediaSure Complete?

You can call our Pediasure Nutrition Advisors in Pakistan at 0800-23438; Monday to Friday from 10 am to 6 pm for Live Nutrition Support from our trained experts including nutritionists, dieticians and experienced moms.

How can PediaSure be prepared and stored?

16. Can PediaSure Complete be warmed, like hot chocolate? Can I use a microwave oven?

Heating PediaSure during preparation will destroy the probiotics losing its benefits, however still keeping all other nutrient and caloric values. We advise not to heat PediaSure to obtain maximum benefit.

Never heat formula in a microwave oven.

17. Can I cook with PediaSure? Do you have any recipes?

Yes and yes! Click here to browse recipes made with PediaSure.

18. 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.

19. What are the mixing instructions for PediaSure powder?

To prepare, pour 190ml cup of water into a glass. Gradually stir in 5 Scoops of PediaSure powder until dissolved.

20. Can I mix PediaSure powder into foods or nutrition drinks?

Yes, it can be mixed with food. Click here for great recipe ideas.

21. Can I mix PediaSure powder into smoothies?

Absolutely, in fact adding 3 scoops of PediaSure powder is a great way to power up your fruit smoothies with added nutrients including calories from protein, fat and carbohydrate, and 26 vitamins and minerals that your child may be missing.

22. 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.

23. What is the shelf life of a can of unopened PediaSure powder?

An unopened can of PediaSure powder has a shelf life of 24 months.

24. How long can a container of PediaSure powder be kept after opening?

Once the can of PediaSure powder has been opened, it should be stored in a cool dry place (not in a refrigerator) and be used within 3 weeks of opening.

25. 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."

26. Can you mix PediaSure powder 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.

27. Can I mix PediaSure powder into foods or nutrition drinks?

Yes, it can be mixed with food and can be warmed. Click here for great recipe ideas.

What should I know about buying PediaSure?

28. Where can I purchase PediaSure products?

Pediasure products are available at most grocery stores, super markets and hyper markets. You can find them in the baby toddler aisle.