Any experience of or opinions on the safety of using Nutrihope formula https://nutriset.fr/en/products/nutrihope-en-2/ in the age group 5-12 years old. Sondalis and Fortimel preferred but in cases of rupture- any contraindications to its use?

Thank you for your question -  it seems that this is a very specific individual dietetic case management question. We cannot advise a medical treatment for an individual on en-net and similarly, not a clinical nutrition/dietetic one that needs in-depth assessment and contextualised advice. 

 

If it is a more general question about using Nutrihope in that age group in case of rupture. It would be important to consider why you are anticipating a problem in supply of the typically used paediatric products and therefore actions to mitigate supply chain breakages? Also, as a basic action, have you compared the formulations across all those cited to see how they differ?  That could help appraise if equivalent, if inadequate but safe or if excessive and risky. 

 

We forwarded the question to another expert - here is their response regarding the product : 

Nutrihope is a high protein adult formula for patients at risk or with malnutrition. A couple of things to consider when using this in children:

  • I would not use it as a standard formula in young children with or without severe malnutrition. Protein content is significantly higher than for example F100, and even higher when you use a 1.5 compared to 1.25 kcal/ml. It is also higher than for example a commercial product for older children like fortini.
  • For an older child you can consider it in settings if you can monitor and ensure hydration status, monitor urea/creat ideally as it might surpass what a child can metabolize protein wise.
  • Electrolytes are also different compared to for example F100 which contains little sodium so I would want to have some monitoring on that as well.
  • In addition, other minerals/vitamins are generally different between pediatric and adult formulas as requirements are higher in children. Comparing for example with fortini, it seems to have mostly mildly lower vitamin levels, e.g. vit A, C.
  • Finally the high fiber content might be more challenging to tolerate.

So it is not an absolute no for older children but ideally you would have some biochemical monitoring in place. Looking at the nutriset website they basically state the same.

 

A suggestion to check out the FAQ section on Nutrisets website where they have guidance on the use of the product in children https://nutrihope.nutriset.fr/#pro

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