Description

Neocate DHA/ARA  is a nutritionally complete, unflavoured amino-acid based powder, for use in the dietary management of cows’ milk allergy and multiple food protein intolerance.

Neocate is suitable for infants from birth to 12 months.

 Features

• 100% non allergenic synthetic free amino acid based formula Milk protein free and no peptide residues.
• Manufactured in a cow’s milk-free environment and packaged in a protective atmosphere to provide the highest quality products available
• Clinically validated in allergy to cow, soy and eHF
• High biological amino acid profile
• Contains DHA/ARA (LCPs) – consistent with the composition of breast milk and recognized role in healthy eye and brain development.
• Added nucleotides reported to enhance immune system development
• 33% MCT
• Lactose free, sucrose free, fructose free and gluten free for improved tolerance

Nutrient Source

Protein: free amino acids

Fat: high oleic safflower oil, refined vegetable oil

Carbohydrate: maltodextrin (dried glucose syrup)

Indications

 For infants as a sole source of nutrition or where a nutritionally complete elemental diet is

required in conditions such as:

• Cow’s milk protein allergy

• Multiple food protein allergy (MFPA)

• Soy protein allergy

• Intractable malabsorption

• Allergy to extensively hydrolysed formulas (eHF)

• Bowel fistulae

• Short bowel syndrome

• Gastroeosophageal reflux

• Transitional feeding from parenteral to enteral

• Protracted intractable diarrhoea

• Eosinophilic Eosophagitis

 Precautions

Use under medical supervision.

Not for parenteral use.

 Directions for use

Powdered infant formula is not sterile and should be prepared immediately prior to feeding. Shake or stir formula immediately before use. Formula should not be warmed for longer than 15 minutes prior to feeding. Do not boil formula and do not use a microwave oven to prepare or warm formula.

The quantity of feed and the dilution should be determined by a clinician or dietician and is dependent on age, body weight, and medical condition of the infant.

1.  Wash hands thoroughly and clean preparation area. Sterilise bottles and teats.
2.  Boil fresh water for five minutes and allow to cool for at least 30 minutes so that it feels  warm to the wrist. Pour the required amount of water into a sterilised feeding bottle.
3.  Fill the scoop provided with Neocate and level off with a clean, dry knife. Do not press the powder into the scoop. Only use the scoop provided (target scoop weight is 5g).
4.  Add the prescribed number of scoops of Neocate to the water. Replace the cap on the bottle and shake until the powder dissolves. Before feeding make sure the formula is at the correct temperature by placing a few drops on the wrist.
5.  Any formula remaining in the bottle after one hour of feeding should be discarded. Formula must not be rewarmed during feeding.

Please note that this table is intended as a guide. Your healthcare professional may advise that more or less Neocate is offered to your child, depending on its needs.

Packaging

Powder Tin (400gx4)

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place (5-25°C) and away from direct sunlight. Once opened use within one month. Always replace the lid after use.

Shelf life

24 months. Best before date: see base of tin.

Disclaimer

Neocate must be used under medical supervision after full consideration of all the feeding options, including breast-feeding.