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The Compleat® family contains a wide range of formulas to meet specific nutritional needs and dietary preferences for both children and adults. Compleat® formulas contain real food ingredients and do not contain GMO ingredients, artificial colors, or flavorings. We are proud to offer vegan, organic, and peptide-based options to meet your unique medical needs and dietary preferences.

Check with your healthcare provider to determine which Compleat® formula is right for you. If you are looking for specific nutrient, ingredient, or calorie information, visit our product pages.

You can call 1-800-422-ASK2 (2752) to schedule an appointment with a Nestlé Health Science Registered Dietitian to learn more about our nutritional formulas. Dietitians are available Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST to talk with healthcare providers, homecare providers, patients, and caregivers.

Please note we cannot provide medical advice. You should always talk to your doctor before starting or changing to a Compleat® formula.

You can view the Nutrition Label for each Compleat® formula on its product page. Click here, select the formula you are looking for and scroll down to find the nutritional information specific to that formula.

You are typically getting enough nutrition if you are able to gain or maintain your weight and you feel good.  If you are recuperating from surgery, have an infection, or a wound that is not healing, you may need more calories, vitamins, and minerals every day.  If you are not feeling well, losing weight, or not healing after surgery or an injury, contact your healthcare provider to see if you need to increase the amount of tube feeding formula you are receiving each day or switch to a formula with more calories.

If you have further questions, speak to your healthcare provider. 

You can call 1-800-422-ASK2 (2752) to schedule an appointment with a Nestlé Health Science Registered Dietitian to learn more about our nutritional formulas. Dietitians are available Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST to talk with healthcare providers, homecare providers, patients, and caregivers.

Please note we cannot provide medical advice. You should always talk to your doctor before starting or changing to a Compleat® formula.

Vitamins and minerals in Compleat® formulas are contributed both from the real food ingredients and added vitamin and mineral sources that are approved for use in organic products. You can find all the vitamins and minerals in Compleat® formulas on the nutrition labels found on our product pages.

All Compleat® tube feeding formulas are nutritionally complete meaning they contain all of the nutrients required on a daily basis such as carbohydrates, protein, fat, fiber, vitamins, and minerals, making them appropriate for short- or long-term sole-source nutrition.

All formulas in the Compleat® family meet or exceed 100% Daily Recommended Intake (DRI) for protein and key vitamins and minerals in a specific volume.

Speak to your healthcare provider to be sure that you are receiving the correct volume to meet your specific nutrient needs. 

You can call 1-800-422-ASK2 (2752) to schedule an appointment with a Nestlé Health Science Registered Dietitian to learn more about our nutritional formulas. Dietitians are available Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST to talk with healthcare providers, homecare providers, patients, and caregivers.

Please note we cannot provide medical advice. You should always talk to your doctor before starting or changing to a Compleat® formula.

The Compleat® family of formulas uses real food ingredients to meet the complete nutritional needs of children and adults. 

The following formulas are suitable for children aged 1-13 years:

The following formulas are suitable for 14+ years: 

Every patient is different, so be sure to work with your healthcare professional to be sure you are consuming the right amount of formula to meet your daily calorie and nutrient needs.

Peptide-based formulas contain protein which has been broken down into small pieces called peptides, making them easier to absorb for someone who may be experiencing intolerance or malabsorption. Our Compleat® Peptide 1.5 Caland Compleat® Pediatric Peptide 1.5 Cal contain plant-based peptides and real fruit and vegetable ingredients. 

Ask your healthcare provider if a peptide-based formula would be right for you.