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Introducing Vitaflo's Pediatric Renal Formulas

 
  • Specific formulas for Pediatric kidney disease 
  • First and only powder and ready-to-drink formula options
  • For the dietary management of CKD/AKI*, Dialysis, and failing transplant
  • Suitable from 1 year of age & for tube and oral feeding

*CKD: Chronic Kidney Disease; AKI: Acute Kidney Injury

Why we developed Renastart and Renastep

Inadequate nutrition intake resulting in poor growth is a serious and common issue with pediatric Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD).1, 2 Despite the recognized important role nutrition plays in the management of pediatric CKD, there have been no pediatric formulas tailored for a child's nutrition needs... except for Renastart and Renastep.

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We are proud to offer specialized formulas for pediatric kidney disease to meet this need.

How to use Vitaflo's Pediatric Formulas

In combination with standard pediatric formula for tube or oral feeding

As an oral nutrition supplement

Alone for the nutrition management of hyperkalemia in the short-term*

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Not for use as a sole source of nutrition. Not for intravenous use. 
*Regular monitoring of nutritional status and electrolyte levels is required. 

Details Renastart Renastep
Format Powder in a can Ready-to drink in a resealable bottle
Unique features Flexibility to customize the nutrition prescription Convenience & simplicity
Flavor Unflavored Vanilla
Calories Can be concentrated up to 2 kcal/ml         2 kcal/ml
Contains Whey protein, carbohydrate, fat (including docosahexaenoic acid — DHA), vitamins and minerals         Protein, carbohydrate, fat (including docosahexaenoic acid — DHA), vitamins and minerals
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References: 1. National Kidney Foundation. KDOQI Clinical Practice Guideline for Nutrition in Children with CKD: 2008 update. Am J Kidney Dis. 2009;53 (suppl 2): S1–S124.  2. Nelms CL. Optimizing Enteral Nutrition for Growth in Pediatric Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Front Pediatr. 2018: 6: 214.  3. Rodriguez-Soriano J, Arant BS, Brodehl J, Norman ME. Fluid and electrolyte imbalances in children with chronic renal failure. Am J Kidney Dis. 1986; 7(4): 268–74. 4. Desloovere A, Renken-Terhaerdt J, Tuokkola J, et al. The dietary management of potassium in children with CKD stages 2–5 and on dialysis-clinical practice recommendations from the Pediatric Renal Nutrition Taskforce. Pediatr Nephrol. 2021. doi: 10.1007/s00467-021- 04923-1. Online ahead of print. 5. McAlister L, Pugh P, Greenbaum L, et al. The dietary management of calcium and phosphate in children with CKD stages 2–5 and on dialysis clinical practice recommendation from the Pediatric Renal Nutrition Taskforce. Pediatr Nephrol. 2020; 35: 501–518.