PediaSure^® Products FAQs

PediaSure and PediaSure with Fiber are sources of complete, balanced nutrition to help kids grow and gain weight when inadequate growth is a concern. They can also be used for kids who are unable to eat solid foods. PediaSure and PediaSure with Fiber shakes have 240 calories per 8-fl-oz.

PediaSure SideKicks and PediaSure SideKicks Clear are intended to be a nutritious choice for most kids and to help balance out a picky eater’s uneven diet. PediaSure SideKicks contains all of the nutrition of original PediaSure with fewer calories and less fat.^* PediaSure SideKicks Clear drinks have a unique nutrient profile. While not intended for sole-source nutrition, they do contain a good source of protein and 19 vitamins and minerals. PediaSure SideKicks have 150 calories per 8-fl-oz and PediaSure SideKicks Clear have 120 calories per 6.8-fl-oz.

Click here for a side-by-side comparison of all the PediaSure products.

• ^*35% less calories (150 cal vs. 240 cal) for PediaSure SideKicks vs. original PediaSure per 8-fl-oz. serving, and 40% less fat (5 g vs. 9 g) for PediaSure SideKicks vs. original PediaSure per 8-fl-oz. serving.

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In general, there is not a limit on the amount of PediaSure that a child can safely consume. For an individual child, the amount of PediaSure that is needed — or is acceptable — on a daily basis should be discussed with the child's health care professional. If the child is eating foods and drinking other beverages, it is especially important to determine how much PediaSure would be appropriate in the context of the overall diet.

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PediaSure products sold in the retail market are designed to provide a source of complete, balanced nutrition for children 2 to 13 years of age for supplemental oral use. In the hospital setting or under the care of a physician PediaSure may be used as sole-source nutrition or as a supplement. PediaSure is designed for both short-term and long-term nutrition support. As with any nutritional product used as sole-source nutrition, a child using PediaSure in this way should have close medical supervision.

The use of PediaSure for nutrition support of children has been evaluated in at least 16 studies (7 published, 9 unpublished) in the U.S. Excellent catch-up growth, GI tolerance, and acceptance of the formula have been documented in children receiving PediaSure for 20 years of clinical use.

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Talk to a health care professional about use of this product if your child is younger than 2 years of age. PediaSure products are not intended for infants younger than 1 year of age. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, infants under a year old should be breastfed or fed an iron-fortified infant formula.

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PediaSure meets or exceeds the US Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) for protein and 25 essential vitamins and minerals for children 2 to 8 years of age in 1,000 mL and for children 9 to 13 years of age in 1,500 mL. Talk to a health care professional about use of this product if your child is younger than 2 years of age.

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PediaSure Enteral Formula 1.0 Cal products are medical foods intended for use under health care professional supervision.

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All PediaSure drinks contain milk protein. However, PediaSure SideKicks Clear is a clear, non-creamy drink available in two flavors – Wild Berry* and Tropical Fruit.†

They’re a great option for kid’s who won’t drink milk.‡Click here to learn more about PediaSure SideKicks Clear.

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At this time, all PediaSure drinks contain cow milk and should be completely avoided for children with cow milk allergies.

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PediaSure products are suitable for children with lactose intolerance.* PediaSure products do contain a small amount of lactose, but the amount of lactose is clinically insignificant.

• ^*Not for children with galactosemia.

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There are no peanuts or nut derivatives in PediaSure products. There are no peanuts or tree nuts in the manufacturing plants (or on the lines) where PediaSure products are manufactured.

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PediaSure shakes can be heated so that they are warm, but should not be made so hot as to burn the mouth. Be sure to check the temperature of the product before offering it to your child. (Although it is not necessary to check the temperature with a thermometer, if one is used, the temperature should be in the range of 100°F to 110°F.) If you use a microwave to warm the product, pour it into a microwave-safe container prior to heating.

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Yes. All PediaSure products come ready to use and require no preparation. Many people find that PediaSure tastes better when chilled.

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Yes. Follow the instructions on the label: "After opening, reclose, refrigerate, and use within 48 hours."

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We do not recommend freezing and then thawing these products. If the product is frozen and then thawed, it may change the physical appearance, making it look unacceptable.

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Yes and yes! Click here to browse recipes made with PediaSure.

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PediaSure products are widely available in most grocery stores, drugstores, mass-merchandisers (such as Walmart^® and Target^®) and club warehouse stores (such as Sam's^®, BJ's^®, and Costco^®). You can find them in the baby/toddler aisle.

Our store locator can help you locate major retailers near you that carry the PediaSure family of products.

You can also purchase PediaSure online at the Abbott Nutrition Store.

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Yes! Click here to sign up for our monthly e-newsletter and valuable savings on PediaSure products. You’ll receive a $3-off coupon just for signing up.

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Yes, PediaSure is WIC-eligible in all 50 states for children up to age 5. Ask your doctor or local WIC representative if your child can benefit from the nutrition in PediaSure.

• ^*WIC is a trademark of the US Department of Agriculture and an abbreviation of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children. No endorsement of any brand or product by the USDA is implied or intended.

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Yes, PediaSure is SNAP/ EBT eligible.

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All PediaSure drinks contain milk protein. However, PediaSure SideKicks Clear is a clear, non-creamy drink available in two flavors – Wild Berry* and Tropical Fruit

They’re a great option for kid’s who won’t drink milk.‡Click here to learn more about PediaSure SideKicks Clear.

• ^*Natural berry flavor with other natural flavors.
• ^†Natural fruit flavor with other natural flavors.
• ^‡Not for children with milk allergies—contains milk protein.

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At this time, all PediaSure drinks contain cow milk and should be completely avoided for children with cow milk allergies.

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PediaSure products are suitable for children with lactose intolerance.^* PediaSure products do contain a small amount of lactose, but the amount of lactose is clinically insignificant.

• ^*Not for children with galactosemia.

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Lactose intolerance is the inability or insufficient ability to digest lactose, a sugar found in milk and milk products. People with lactose intolerance may experience abdominal pain, abdominal bloating, gas, diarrhea, and nausea after consuming products containing lactose.

Most people with lactose intolerance can tolerate some amount of lactose in their diet. Gradually introducing small amounts of milk or milk products may help some people adapt to them with fewer symptoms.

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Milk allergy is a reaction by the body's immune system to one or more milk proteins and can be life threatening when just a small amount of milk or milk product is consumed. Some symptoms of milk allergy can be similar to lactose intolerance symptoms (i.e. gas, bloating, abdominal pain), however lactose intolerance is not a milk allergy.

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“Suitable for lactose intolerance” means that a product contains < 2 grams lactose/liter as fed or <0.5 grams lactose per serving as fed. Products that are “suitable for lactose intolerance” do contain lactose, but at amounts that do not represent a medical concern for individuals with lactose intolerance.

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The position of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is that products claiming lactose-free should be free of lactose as far as current technology can detect. Since our products do contain some lactose, we decided to describe our products as "suitable for lactose intolerance" to better reflect that they do contain lactose, but can be used by individuals with lactose intolerance without typical symptoms.

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Most people with lactose intolerance can tolerate some amount of lactose in their diet. A review of the medical and scientific literature shows that consuming up to 2 grams of lactose per liter still results in no gastrointestinal symptoms. For comparison, 1 cup of milk contains 9-12 grams of lactose.

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The only adult products we offer that are lactose free are Juven and Polycose. All of our other adult liquid nutritional products contain some form of milk protein and therefore would be considered "suitable for lactose intolerance," but would not cause typical symptoms associated with lactose intolerance.

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There are no peanuts or nut derivatives in PediaSure products. There are no peanuts or tree nuts in the manufacturing plants (or on the lines) where PediaSure products are manufactured.

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Two PediaSure products—PediaSure (base) and PediaSure with Fiber—contain added DHA from tuna oil (as of Spring, 2012).^* This tuna oil is highly refined by processing, bleaching, and deodorizing and contains < 10 ppm of residual fish protein. This means that it presents no allergen hazard to people with a fish allergy.

There are no fish oils or other fish derivatives (including shellfish) in PediaSure 1.5 Cal products, PediaSure Enteral products, PediaSure Peptide products, and PediaSure SideKicks.

• ^*The DHA source in these products is tuna oil as of Spring, 2012. Prior to that, it was from an algal source, C. cohnii.

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DHA is an omega-3 fatty acid and an important nutrient that helps support brain and eye health. PediaSure is an excellent source of DHA.

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Yes, PediaSure products are gluten-free.

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We tested several versions of PediaSure, PediaSure SideKicks and PediaSure SideKicks Clear formulations with children to study their taste preference. The testing showed that the children preferred a sweeter taste. As a result, we produced several “Kid-Approved” flavors. It is important that the product has a pleasant taste that children will enjoy drinking.

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All non-chocolate flavored PediaSure or PediaSure SideKicks products contain 0 mg caffeine.

Chocolate flavored PediaSure and PediaSure SideKicks contain caffeine from the cocoa powder used in the product. There is approximately 10 mg caffeine in 8 fluid ounces of PediaSure and PediaSure SideKicks product.*

• *(In contrast, chocolate milk contains approximately 5 to 8 mg caffeine in 8 fluid ounces; cola carbonated beverages contain approximately 50 mg caffeine in 12 fluid ounces; and brewed coffee contains approximately 100 mg caffeine in 6 fluid ounces.)

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Yes. PediaSure products are kosher.

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Base PediaSure has 1 gram of fiber per 8-fl-oz serving. PediaSure with Fiber has 3 grams of fiber per 8-fl-oz serving, making it a good source of fiber^* for a child's daily diet (12% of fiber value). Click here to learn more about why fiber is important for your child.

• ^*See nutritional information for fat content.

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According to the Dietary Reference Intakes document,^* the recommended level of fiber in children's diets is as follows:

• 19 grams for a 1- to 3-year-old
• 25 grams for a 4- to 8-year-old
• 26 grams for girls 9 to 18 years old
• 31 grams for boys 9 to 13 years old
• 38 grams for boys 14 to 18 years old

PediaSure with Fiber contains 3 grams per 8-fl-oz serving. This formulation can help fill the gaps for children who are not getting enough fiber from the rest of their diets.Click here to learn more about why fiber is important for your child.

• ^*Dietary Reference Intakes for Energy, Carbohydrate, Fiber, Fat, Fatty Acids, Cholesterol, Protein and Amino Acids (2002)

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PediaSure and PediaSure with Fiber are sources of complete, balanced nutrition to help kids grow and gain weight when inadequate growth is a concern. They can also be used for kids who are unable to eat solid foods. PediaSure and PediaSure with Fiber shakes have 240 calories per 8-fl-oz.

PediaSure SideKicks and PediaSure SideKicks Clear are intended to be a nutritious choice for most kids and to help balance out a picky eater’s uneven diet. PediaSure SideKicks contains all of the nutrition of original PediaSure with fewer calories and less fat.^* PediaSure SideKicks Clear drinks have a unique nutrient profile. While not intended for sole-source nutrition, they do contain a good source of protein and 19 vitamins and minerals. PediaSure SideKicks have 150 calories per 8-fl-oz and PediaSure SideKicks Clear have 120 calories per 6.8-fl-oz.

Click here for a side-by-side comparison of all the PediaSure products.

*35% less calories (150 cal vs. 240 cal) for PediaSure SideKicks vs. original PediaSure per 8-fl-oz. serving, and 40% less fat (5 g vs. 9 g) for PediaSure SideKicks vs. original PediaSure per 8-fl-oz. serving.

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In general, there is not a limit on the amount of PediaSure that a child can safely consume. For an individual child, the amount of PediaSure that is needed — or is acceptable — on a daily basis should be discussed with the child's health care professional. If the child is eating foods and drinking other beverages, it is especially important to determine how much PediaSure would be appropriate in the context of the overall diet.

For PediaSure SideKicks Clear, children under 3 years of age should have no more than one serving per day.

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PediaSure products sold in the retail market are designed to provide a source of complete, balanced nutrition for children 2 to 13 years of age for supplemental oral use. In the hospital setting or under the care of a physician PediaSure may be used as sole-source nutrition or as a supplement. PediaSure is designed for both short-term and long-term nutrition support. As with any nutritional product used as sole-source nutrition, a child using PediaSure in this way should have close medical supervision.

The use of PediaSure for nutrition support of children has been evaluated in at least 16 studies (7 published, 9 unpublished) in the U.S. Excellent catch-up growth, GI tolerance, and acceptance of the formula have been documented in children receiving PediaSure for 20 years of clinical use.

Still searching? If your question isn't answered here, call our PediaSure Feeding Expert line at 800-986-8793 for Live Nutrition Support with our trained experts, including dietitians and nurses.

Talk to a health care professional about use of this product if your child is younger than 2 years of age. PediaSure products are not intended for infants younger than 1 year of age. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, infants under a year old should be breastfed or fed an iron-fortified infant formula.

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PediaSure meets or exceeds the US Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) for protein and 25 essential vitamins and minerals for children 2 to 8 years of age in 1,000 mL and for children 9 to 13 years of age in 1,500 mL.

Talk to a health care professional about use of this product if your child is younger than 2 years of age.

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PediaSure Enteral Formula 1.0 Cal products are medical foods intended for use under health care professional supervision.

Still searching? If your question isn't answered here, call our PediaSure Feeding Expert line at 800-986-8793 for Live Nutrition Support with our trained experts, including dietitians and nurses.