SMA LF Lactose Free Infant Milk Powder Formula from Birth, 400g (Pack of 1)

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For patients with poor tolerance to traditional enteral feeds. It is the only feed currently available with a food component (13.8%) within the recipe, as well as being iso-osmolar. It is also an appropriate hospital product for patients who may be on blended diet in the community, as it is sterile and ready-to-feed For oral and/or enteral nutritional support of patients at risk of malnutrition relating to chronic kidney disease.

Approx. Age of Baby: Birth - 6 months; Approx. Weight of Baby: 7.6 kg, 16 3/4 lb; Preparation of Single Feeds: 8 Level scoops, Cooled, Freshly Boiled Water: 240 ml, 8 fl. oz. (approx.); Feeds in 24 Hours: 4 Approx. Age of Baby: Birth - 3 months; Approx. Weight of Baby: 6.1 kg, 13 1/2 lb; Preparation of Single Feeds: 6 Level scoops, Cooled, Freshly Boiled Water: 180 ml, 6 fl. oz. (approx.); Feeds in 24 Hours: 5 Approx. Age of Baby: Birth - 2 months; Approx. Weight of Baby: 5.3 kg, 11 3/4 lb; Preparation of Single Feeds: 5 Level scoops, Cooled, Freshly Boiled Water: 150 ml, 5 fl. oz. (approx.); Feeds in 24 Hours: 5 Assisting gut barrier function, which can help prevent pathogen binding to the intestinal cells 1,3Pull the safety seal and open the lid. The scoop is provided under the lid. Lift the tab, pull on the foil seal, carefully and safely remove the seal and dispose of it. These medicines are considered suitable for GP prescribing following specialist initiation, including titration of dose and assessment of efficacy.

Boil 1 litre of fresh tap water. Allow boiled water to cool for no more than 30 minutes. Measure the required amount of water (see feeding guide) into a sterilised bottle, carefully - the water is hot. Do not use artificially softened or repeatedly boiled water. primary care prescribing restricted to infants with a history of anaphylactic reaction to cow's milk with subsequent referral to secondary care

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alternative to SMA Althera for established cows’ milk protein allergy or intolerance (over 6 months of age

First choice for severe cow's milk protein allergy or when an extensively hydrolysed product (e.g. Althera, Nutramigen, Aptamil Pepti) does not resolve symptoms Jantscher-Krenn E, Bode L. Human milk oligosaccharides and their potential benefits for the breast-fed neonate. Minerva Pediatr. 2012 Feb;64(1):83-99. Do not add extra powder or water to make the feeds stronger or weaker and do not press powder into scoop. Using too much or too little powder can make your baby ill. There is no requirement for full Amber Drug Guidance. Generic Amber Level 1 Drug Guidance detailing responsibilities and information sources is available hereTo transition to the new milk gradually you could replace one bottle of your baby’s current milk with one bottle of your baby’s new milk each day, keeping all the other feeds of the previous one. It may be a good idea to introduce the new feed when your little one is not too tired or irritable. Continue this way, increasing the number of feeds with new milk each day until all the feeds are with the new milk.