Nestlé COMPLEAT Paediatric Whole Food Tube Feed – 500mL
Nestlé Health Science COMPLEAT® Paediatric is a nutritionally complete, food-derived enteral feeding formula specifically designed for children aged 1 year and above who require nutritional support due to illness, feeding difficulties or inadequate dietary intake.
Providing approximately 585 calories, 18g protein and 5g dietary fibre per 500mL bottle, COMPLEAT Paediatric combines essential nutrients with familiar food-derived ingredients, including rehydrated chicken meat, peas, green beans, peach purée and orange juice from concentrate.
With an energy density of 1.2 kcal/mL, the formula delivers balanced nutrition in a convenient, ready-to-use format.
COMPLEAT Paediatric contains 16.1% food-derived ingredients and a blend of soluble and insoluble dietary fibres. It also provides medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), DHA and EPA as part of its fat profile.
Suitable for a variety of enteral feeding methods, including gastrostomy, jejunostomy, nasogastric and nasojejunal feeding, COMPLEAT Paediatric may be used as a sole source of nutrition or as a nutrient-rich base for homemade tube-feeding recipes in consultation with a healthcare professional.
Supplied in a 500mL SmartFlex bottle, the Neutral formula is suitable for use in home healthcare, paediatric care and hospital settings.
COMPLEAT Paediatric is a food for special medical purposes and must be used under medical supervision.
Key Features & Benefits
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Designed for Children Aged 1 Year and Above: Specifically formulated for paediatric enteral nutrition.
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Food-Derived Ingredients: Contains rehydrated chicken meat, peas, green beans, peach purée and orange juice from concentrate.
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16.1% Food-Derived Ingredients: Incorporates familiar food ingredients within a nutritionally complete enteral formula.
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1.2 kcal/mL Energy Density: Provides approximately 585 calories per 500mL bottle.
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18g Protein per Bottle: Includes protein from milk, chicken, peas and green beans.
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5g Dietary Fibre: Contains a blend of soluble and insoluble fibres from multiple food and fibre sources.
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Nutritionally Complete: Provides protein, carbohydrates, fats, fibre, vitamins and minerals.
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Contains MCTs, DHA and EPA: Includes specialised fats as part of its nutritional formulation.
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Designed for Enteral Feeding: Suitable for prescribed gastrostomy, jejunostomy and nasogastric or nasojejunal feeding.
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Supports Individualised Feeding Plans: May be used for continuous pump feeding or bolus feeding under professional guidance.
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Suitable as a Sole Source of Nutrition: May provide complete nutritional support when prescribed and monitored by a healthcare professional.
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Halal Certified: Suitable for families requiring Halal-certified nutrition.
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Gluten-Free: Formulated without gluten-containing ingredients.
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Neutral Formula: Suitable for use in prescribed enteral nutrition plans.
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Ready to Use: No reconstitution required.
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Convenient SmartFlex Packaging: Available individually or in cartons of 12.
Available Pack Sizes
Single Bottle – 500mL
Contains one 500mL SmartFlex bottle of COMPLEAT Paediatric Neutral.
Suitable for individual supply, trial quantities or smaller purchasing requirements.
Carton of 12 – 500mL Bottles
Contains 12 × 500mL SmartFlex bottles, providing a total of 6 litres.
Suitable for ongoing home enteral nutrition, paediatric healthcare services and clinical facilities.
Product Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Brand |
COMPLEAT |
| Manufacturer |
Nestlé Health Science |
| Product Range |
COMPLEAT Paediatric |
| Product Type |
Paediatric Enteral Nutritional Formula |
| Flavour |
Neutral |
| Unit Size |
500mL |
| Available Pack Sizes |
Single Bottle, Carton of 12 |
| Packaging |
SmartFlex Bottle |
| Energy Density |
1.2 kcal/mL (Nominal) |
| Energy per Bottle |
585 kcal |
| Protein per Bottle |
18g |
| Carbohydrate per Bottle |
70g |
| Total Fat per Bottle |
25g |
| Dietary Fibre per Bottle |
5g |
| Food-Derived Ingredients |
16.1% |
| MCT per Bottle |
3.5g |
| DHA per Bottle |
65mg |
| EPA per Bottle |
100mg |
| Osmolality |
340 mOsm/kg Water |
| Osmolarity |
280 mOsm/L |
| Water Content |
Approximately 400mL per 500mL |
| Gluten |
Gluten-Free |
| Halal Certified |
Yes |
| Nutritional Profile |
Nutritionally Complete |
| Minimum Age |
1 Year |
| Administration |
Enteral Tube Feeding |
| Product Classification |
Food for Special Medical Purposes |
Nutritional Information
Average nutritional values per 500mL bottle:
| Nutrient |
Amount per 500mL |
| Energy |
2460kJ (585 kcal) |
| Protein |
18g |
| Total Fat |
25g |
| Saturated Fat |
8g |
| MCT |
3.5g |
| Monounsaturated Fat |
9g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat |
5.5g |
| Carbohydrate |
70g |
| Sugars |
6.5g |
| Dietary Fibre |
5g |
| Sodium |
285mg |
| Potassium |
750mg |
| Calcium |
575mg |
| Phosphorus |
365mg |
| Magnesium |
95mg |
| Iron |
7mg |
| Zinc |
3.5mg |
| Vitamin A |
300µg RE |
| Vitamin C |
26mg |
| Vitamin D |
8.5µg |
| Vitamin E |
7mg |
| Vitamin B12 |
1.2µg |
| Choline |
180mg |
| Taurine |
48mg |
| L-Carnitine |
24mg |
Energy Distribution
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Protein: 12%
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Carbohydrate: 48%
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Fat: 38%
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Fibre: Approximately 2%
The formula also contains additional vitamins and minerals. Refer to the packaging for the complete nutritional declaration.
Food-Derived Ingredients
COMPLEAT Paediatric contains familiar food-derived ingredients, including:
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Rehydrated Chicken Meat (6.9%): Contributes to the formula's protein content.
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Rehydrated Peas (3.8%): Provides food-derived nutrients and fibre.
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Rehydrated Green Beans (0.54%): Contributes to the vegetable-derived component.
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Peach Purée (1.4%): Provides fruit-derived ingredients.
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Orange Juice from Concentrate (1.2%): Adds another fruit-derived component.
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Vegetable Oils: Contribute to the formula's fat and energy content.
The formula combines these food-derived ingredients with additional proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and minerals to provide nutritionally complete enteral feeding.
Clinical Indications
COMPLEAT Paediatric is formulated for the dietary management of children aged 1 year and above who have, or are at risk of, malnutrition.
It may be recommended by a healthcare professional for:
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Paediatric Disease-Related Malnutrition: Children experiencing inadequate nutritional intake due to illness.
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Feeding Intolerance: Children requiring an alternative enteral formula as part of a clinically managed feeding plan.
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Developmental Disabilities: Children with complex nutritional needs associated with developmental conditions.
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Short Bowel Syndrome: Children requiring specialised nutritional support.
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Intractable Malabsorption: Children experiencing significant nutrient absorption difficulties.
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Children requiring nutritional support associated with gastrointestinal disease.
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Dysphagia: Children unable to meet nutritional needs through normal oral intake due to swallowing difficulties.
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Preoperative Nutrition: Undernourished children requiring nutritional support before surgery.
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Bowel Fistulae: Children requiring enteral nutrition as part of an individualised treatment plan.
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Long-Term Home Enteral Nutrition: Children receiving ongoing tube feeding at home.
The formula should be selected and administered according to the child's medical condition, gastrointestinal tolerance and nutritional requirements.
Directions for Use
For Enteral Tube Feeding
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Check the use-by date and ensure the bottle and closure are intact.
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Wash hands thoroughly before handling the product.
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Shake the bottle well before use.
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Connect to compatible enteral feeding equipment according to the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
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Administer the prescribed volume at the recommended feeding rate.
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Follow appropriate hygiene procedures throughout administration.
Suitable Feeding Methods
COMPLEAT Paediatric may be administered using:
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Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) feeding.
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Percutaneous Endoscopic Jejunostomy (PEJ) feeding.
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Nasogastric or nasojejunal feeding.
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Bolus feeding.
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Continuous pump feeding.
The manufacturer recommends using a feeding pump to help maintain a consistent flow rate where appropriate.
Recommended Daily Intake
The appropriate daily volume must be determined by a healthcare professional based on the child's age, weight, medical condition and nutritional requirements.
Manufacturer reference volumes for nutritional completeness are:
| Age Group |
Daily Volume |
| 1–3 Years |
700mL* |
| 4–6 Years |
929mL* |
| 7–10 Years |
1000mL** |
| 11–14 Years |
1450mL** |
| 15–18 Years |
1800mL** |
*Excludes sodium from the manufacturer's nutritional completeness assessment.
**Excludes sodium, potassium and chloride from the manufacturer's nutritional completeness assessment.
These are manufacturer reference volumes, not universal feeding prescriptions. Individual requirements and electrolyte adequacy must be assessed by a healthcare professional.
Storage Instructions
Unopened Bottles
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Store in a cool, dry place.
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Protect from excessive heat and packaging damage.
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Check the use-by date before administration.
After Opening
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Once spiked, use within 24 hours.
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Unused portions may be recapped, refrigerated and used within 24 hours.
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Follow appropriate hygiene and enteral feeding procedures.
Ingredients
Water, Maltodextrin, Rehydrated Chicken Meat (6.9%), Rehydrated Vegetables (4.3%) (Peas 3.8%, Green Beans 0.54%), Vegetable Oils (Rapeseed, Sunflower), Milk Proteins, Peach Purée (1.4%), Orange Juice from Concentrate (1.2%), Fibres (Pea Fibre, Acacia Gum, Fructo-Oligosaccharides, Inulin), Emulsifiers (E472c, E471), Medium Chain Triglyceride (MCT) Oil, Minerals (Potassium Phosphate, Calcium Chloride, Calcium Lactate, Calcium Phosphate, Sodium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Magnesium Oxide, Magnesium Citrate, Ferrous Lactate, Zinc Sulphate, Copper Gluconate, Manganese Sulphate, Sodium Fluoride, Potassium Iodide, Sodium Molybdate, Chromium Chloride, Sodium Selenite), Fish Oil, Choline Bitartrate, Vitamins (C, Niacin, E, Pantothenic Acid, B6, Riboflavin, Thiamin, A, Folic Acid, K, Biotin, D, B12), Stabiliser (E407), Taurine, L-Carnitine, Antioxidant (E304).
Allergen Information: Contains Milk and Fish.
Dietary Information: Gluten-free and Halal certified.
The formula is UHT sterilised and packaged in a protective atmosphere.
Important Information
COMPLEAT Paediatric is a food for special medical purposes and must be used under medical supervision.
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Suitable for children aged 1 year and above.
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Specifically formulated for the dietary management of children with, or at risk of, malnutrition.
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Suitable as a sole source of nutrition under appropriate medical supervision.
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For enteral use only.
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Not for parenteral use.
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Unsuitable for individuals with fish allergy, cow's milk protein allergy or galactosaemia.
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Do not mix additional food or medication into the formula.
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The appropriate feeding volume, rate and method must be determined by a healthcare professional.
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Follow appropriate hygiene procedures during preparation and administration.
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Refer to the packaging for the latest nutritional, ingredient, allergen and safety information.
Package Contents: Nestlé COMPLEAT Paediatric Neutral Enteral Nutritional Formula, 500mL SmartFlex bottles, supplied individually or in a carton of 12.
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