Renastart™ – Must Be Used Under Medical Supervision

Key features 

• Powdered format  
• Standard dilution of 20% provides 1kcal/ml. Can be concentrated up to 2kcal/ml 
• Low in potassium, phosphorus, calcium, chloride and vitamin A  
• Can be administered via a feeding tube or taken as an oral drink  
• Renastart is used in conjunction with breast milk, standard infant formula, standard paediatric enteral feeds or a mixed oral diet. Renastart can be used to help meet energy and protein requirements, whilst limiting potassium and phosphorus intake 
• The scoop for Renastart is found inside the tin and weighs out approximately 7g of Renastart 
• Renastart can be used for both acute kidney injury (AKI) and chronic kidney disease (CKD) 

Description  

Food for Special Medical Purposes.  

Renastart is a powdered formula for use in the dietary management of kidney disease from birth to 10 years of age.  

1. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is characterized by an irreversible deterioration of renal function, which in some cases can lead to end stage kidney disease. Nutritional management of children with CKD requires attention to adequacy of energy and protein intake, fluid balance, electrolyte management, regulation of calcium and phosphate intakes and adequacy of micronutrient intake. Raised serum potassium and phosphate levels are common in children in the later stages of CKD.  
2. Acute kidney injury (AKI) is characterized by a sudden and reversible decline in kidney function leading to an increase in the blood concentration of urea and creatinine and the inability to regulate fluid and electrolyte balance effectively.   

Renastart can be used  to help meet a child’s energy and protein requirements whilst limiting potassium and phosphorus intake. This can help a child to achieve an adequate nutritional status, adequate growth and aid serum electrolyte management.  

Renastart can be used in both CKD and AKI.  

Indications 

Renastart is for the dietary management of kidney disease from birth to 10 years of age.  

Dosage and Administration  

To be determined by the clinician or dietitian and is dependent upon the age, body weight and medical condition of the patient. Renastart is used in conjunction with breast milk, standard infant formula, standard paediatric enteral feed or a mixed oral diet.  

Nutritional Profile

Click here to view Renastart’s nutritional profile and preparation instructions.

Preparation Instructions

Click here to access the Renastart simple drinks and recipe ideas (written in English).

Important Notices

• Use under medical supervision.
• Not suitable as a sole source of nutrition.
• Regular monitoring of nutritional status and electrolyte levels is required.
• For enteral use only.

Pack Size/ Weight

400g tin, scoop included

Storage

Unopened: Renastart should be stored in a cool, dry place. Once opened: Use within 3 weeks. Always replace container lid after use. Packaged in a protective atmosphere.