Frequently Asked Questions

PediaSure^® Gold is suitable for children 1-10 years of age. It can be used as a nutritional supplement with or between meals as a nutritious snack, as part of a healthy well, balanced diet. It can also be used as the sole source of nutrition when recommended and supervised by a healthcare professional.

PediaSure^® is suitable for children between the ages of 1-10 years old, who require catch-up growth or have poor dietary habits (such as picky eating), poor appetite or are currently ill or recovering.  PediaSure^® can be used as a sole or supplementary source of nourishment along with a balanced diet. 

PediaSure^®, as part of a healthy, well-balanced diet, strengthens the nutrition foundation of your child’s diet. Good nutrition can help optimise your child towards achieving natural growth potential.

While using PediaSure^®, monitor your child’s weight and height by tracking growth percentiles regularly using the PediaSure’s growth calculator.  

• If your child is growing steadily along the appropriate growth percentile you can continue to use PediaSure^® to meet nutrient needs confidently. 

• If you have any growth concerns, do discuss your child’s diet with the doctor or dietitian. Consider the use of nutrient dense oral nutrition supplements like PediaSure^®, as part of a healthy well-balanced diet, to plug nutrition gaps.

PediaSure^® is scientifically formulated to provide for the elevated nutrient needs of children who require catch-up growth, have poor eating habits or increased nutrient needs due to illness or activity levels. It has a kid-approved taste while delivering 34 key nutrients in an energy-dense formulation.

Yes. PediaSure^® Gold contain 'total sugar' of ~11.6 g per serving (225 ml) contributed by both lactose and sucrose. This helps make this nutrient-dense product palatable for children with picky eating behaviours and, have small appetites. PediaSure^® range also offers a 'No Sucrose' version for parents who prefer this choice.

PediaSure^® Gold is a complete, balanced nutritional supplement; it delivers complete nutrition with its 34 key nutrients and is balanced where macronutrients (protein, carbohydrate and fat) proportions are specially curated to be suitable for children with sub-optimal growth. 

It is ideal to be used as an add on to meals or as a nutritious snack, as part of a healthy well-balanced diet. However it can also be used as a meal replacement when required, please consult a pediatrician or dietitian for further evaluation of your child’s meal plan. 

PediaSure^® Gold is a smarter beverage choice as it is energy-dense and complete, balanced formula.  It provides protein, carbohydrates and fat in balanced proportions and contains 34 key nutrients including all 28 essential vitamins and minerals to support growth and development, unlike regular milk.

Yes, PediaSure^® products are gluten free.

PediaSure^® also contains arginine and natural vitamin K2. It is also lactose and gluten free. 

PediaSure^® Gold does not contain trans-fat.

Yes, PediaSure^® Gold is halal certified.

PediaSure^® Gold is suitable for lacto-vegetarians.  As there are many different dietary practices for vegetarians, please review the ingredient list on the can to help make your preferred food choice.

PediaSure^® Gold (all flavors) is available in all major supermarkets and online retailers. 

PediaSure^® Gold is kid-approved in taste and has been scientifically proven to help support catch-up growth*. It is however not an appetite stimulant.  Please discuss your concern with your child's doctor.

*High in energy 

PediaSure^® is a nutrient-dense formula which delivers ~237 calories in one serving (237 ml). To benefit from PediaSure^® without impacting appetite for food in main meals, you can provide it as a nutritious snack in between meals as well as a before bedtime beverage.

If you are concerned about your tweens' final growth spurt, diet quality or eating habits, for teens age of 10-12yo, both Pediasure^® Gold and Pediasure^® 10+ may both help fill the nutrient gaps. 

For your consideration, the nutrition profile of Pediasure^® 10+ is formulated to cater to the increased nutritional needs of a teen / tween between 10-15 years old to fuel the tween / teen's final growth spurt. 

Key improvements in 10+ formula vs Pediasure^® Gold includes:

• Up to approximately 2x for 8 key nutrients- Carnitine, Vit D3, Vit E, Vit K2, Potassium, Calcium, Phosphorus and Zinc. (100g powder comparison)

• Approximately +25% protein (per serve comparison)