Dosing and uses of Neocate Junior
Adult dosage forms and strengths
Not indicated for use
Pediatric dosage forms and strengths
1-10 years old: dependent upon age, body weight, and medical condition
Suggested uses of Neocate Junior
Gastrointestinal tract impairment
Malabsorption
Multiple food protein intolerance
Cow milk protein intolerance
Other medical conditions for which an amino acid-based diet is required
Neocate Junior adverse (side) effects
Studies not conducted
Warnings
Contraindications
None
Cautions
Not suitable for children under one year of age
Not for parenteral use
Must be used under strict medical supervision
Pregnancy and lactation
Pregnancy category: N/A, for pediatric use only
Lactation: N/A, for pediatric use only
Pregnancy categories
A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.
B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.
C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.
D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.
X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.
NA: Information not available.
Pharmacology of Neocate Junior
Kinetic info: studies not conducted
Osmolality
Unflavored: 607 mOsm/kg
Tropical Fruit: 690 mOsm/kg
Other Information
Renal Solute Load: 32.8 mOsm/100 kcals or 315 mOsm/L
Mechanism of action
N/A
