Paediatric Seravit is a comprehensive vitamin, mineral and trace element mixture containing only trace amounts of sodium, potassium and chloride on a carbohydrate base. Unflavoured. A food for special medical purposes.

Paediatric Seravit is a vitamin, mineral and trace element supplement for infants and children designed for use in the dietary management of restrictive therapeutic diets such as: 1. Inborn errors of metabolism such as PKU, MSUD. 2. Elimination diets. 3. As a component of a modular feed.

The quantity of Paediatric Seravit should be determined by a clinician or dietitian only and is dependant on the age, bodyweight and clinical condition of the patient. The suggested intake may need lowering if vitamins, minerals and trace elements are provided in the diet from other sources. In any event, it is advisable to check the total intake of each patient against the recommended dietary intakes. Whenever Paediatric Seravit is administered, care must be taken to ensure that a complete, balanced diet is provided for the patient. Suggested intakes of Paediatric Seravit (g) 0-6 months: 14 6-12 months: 17 1-7 years: 17-25 7-14 years: 25-35 One yellow No. 4 scoop contains approximately 5g of Paediatric Seravit.

For infants: 1. Weigh out the required amount of Paediatric Seravit 2. Add to the infant formula. If the infant formula/feed is made up three times daily, Paediatric Seravit should be divided into three daily portions and added to each feed. For the older infants and children: 1. Paediatric Seravit can be taken as a drink or paste; water or diluted drinks should be offered at the same time. 2. If preferred, the unflavoured drink or paste may be flavoured with a suitable flavouring from the SHS range of Flavours. Flavouring is not recommended for infants less than six months old. Osmolality of Paediatric Seravit: Unflavoured: 14g powder plus 70ml water (i.e. 1 to 5 w/v dilution) = 494 mosm/kg water. 14g powder plus 140ml water (i.e. 1 to 10 w/v dilution) = 243 mosm/kg water. Flavoured: 14g powder plus 70ml water (i.e. 1 to 5 w/v dilution) = 638 mosm/kg water. 14g powder plus 140ml water (i.e. 1 to 10 w/v dilution) = 316 mosm/kg water.

Use under medical supervision. Not suitable as a sole source of nutrition. Not for parenteral use.