Vitaflo Renastart High Energy Powder for Renal Failure

Benefits of Vitaflo Renastart Powder

Renastart has the following additional nutritional features that are beneficial in chronic kidney disease in infants

• A lower level of phosphorus than standard infant formulas
• A lower level of calcium than standard infant formulas
• A higher level of sodium than standard infant formulas
• A lower level of vitamin A than standard infant formulas
• The powder presentation allows flexibility with dilutions to facilitate the provision of adequate energy and protein to support growth in infants with CKD

Flexibility of use
Vitaflo Renastart Nutrition Powder for Renal Failure allows it to be:

• Concentrated to an energy content up to 2kcal/ml
• Mixed with other formulas or supplements to meet varying nutrition and fluid requirements
• Given as a tube feeding
• Offered as a beverage to supplement oral diet

Important Notice:

• Must only be consumed by children with proven renal failure under strict medical supervision
• For enteral use only
• Not for use as sole source of nutrition

What to buy with Vitaflo Renastart Powder?

• Abbott Similac Go & Grow Drink Powder
• Abbott PediaSure Grow and Gain Complete Balanced Pediatric Nutrition
• Nestle Gerber Good Start Gentle Milk-Based Powder Formula

How to Prepare Renastart Powder dilution?

Renastart powder is typically mixed with water. Follow the exact recipe and instructions given by your dietitian or clinician.The standard dilution of 1.0 kcal/ml (30 kcal/oz) is made by adding 1 level scoop of Renastart formula (approx 7g) to 30ml of water (approx 1 fluid oz).Please follow these guidelines carefully as incorrect preparation can make your child ill.

	1. Wash hands well.
	2. Boil fresh water and leave to cool for no more than 30 minutes to ensure it remains at a temperature of at least 158ºF (70ºC).
	3. Measure out the required amount of water into the feed container. Do not use artificially softened water or repeatedly boiled water.
	4. Using the scoop provided, add the prescribed number of scoops of Renastart powder to the water, leveling each scoop off with the back of a clean dry knife.
	5. Seal feed container and shake well until powder is dissolved. Test the temperature before feeding. The feed should feel warm or cool, but not hot.
	6. Renastart formula is now ready to use.

Note: Dilutions and tube-feeding Needs to be determined by the dietitian or clinician

Important Feeding Information:

• Do not heat Renastart formula in a microwave as uneven heating may occur and could cause scalding
• Do not boil Renastart formula
• Regular teeth cleaning is recommended

Dosage and Administration:

• To be determined by the dietitian or clinician
• Allergen Declaration: Contains milk protein and soya
• Storage:
  • Unopened: Renastart should be stored in a cool, dry place
    Opened: Use within one month
• Shelf Life: 18 Months









 
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