SIMILAC

Dosage : Powder
Contains : Essential protein, minerals, and other nutrients
Category : Enteral nutrition
Uses : Supplement or alternative to breastfeeding
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Similac is an infant formula by Abbott Nutrition. It can be a supplement or alternative to breastfeeding for an infant.

 

Similac provides essential protein, minerals, and other nutrients to support an infant’s growth. The formulas have no artificial growth hormones. The dairy ingredients used in Similac formulas come from cows that are not been treated with artificial growth hormones.

Similac formulas are the first and only formulas with Human Milk Oligosaccharide.

Human Milk Oligosaccharides are the 3rd most abundant solid component of breast milk after fat and carbohydrates. They feed beneficial bacteria in the gut, where 70% of the immune system exists. Hence, Similac helps strengthen the immune system to be more like the breastfed infant.

 

Similac is available as Similac Pro-Advance and Pro-Sensitive.

 

Content of the brands- Per 100 g Protein 10.6 g, fat 28.1 g [monounsaturated fatty acid 10.98 g, polyunsaturated fatty acid 6.81 g, linoleic acid 4.5 g, linolenic acid 0.45 g, arachidonic acid (AA) 112 mg, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) 56 mg, saturated fatty acid 9.17 g, trans fatty acid 0.03 g], carbohydrate 52.8 g, FOS 1.6 g, taurine 29 mg, lutein 91 mcg, L-carnitine 7.5 mg, inositol 32 mg, vit A 453 mcg RE, β-carotene 61 mcg, vit D3 9.5 mcg, vit E 14.8 mg α-TE, vit K1 54 mcg, vit C 80 mg, folic acid 76 mcg, vit B1 (thiamine) 0.66 mg, vit B2 (riboflavin) 1.1 mg, vit B6 0.4 mg, vit B12 1.5 mcg, niacin 5 mg, pantothenic acid 2.6 mg, biotin 20 mcg, choline 80 mg, Na 144 mg, K 562 mg, Cl 350 mg, Ca 380 mg, P 224 mg, Mg 40 mg, Fe 5.4 mg, Zn 4.5 mg, manganese 100 mcg, copper 400 mcg, iodine 100 mcg, selenium 8.6 mcg, nucleotide equiv 57.6 mg. Energy: 512 kCal

 

Created in 1903, Abbott’s Nutrition is a division of Abbott, the global healthcare company. The passionate scientists and experts at Abbott Nutrition work hard to discover and develop nutrition formulas that better life for people of all ages. The goal of the company is to deliver nutrition products and education that meet the changing needs of families across the world. Abbott Nutrition makes products to help babies and children grow, that work to keep bodies strong, and that support the unique nutritional and therapeutic needs of adults.

The newborns requires many different vitamins and minerals that are crucial for both body development and preventing disease. These vitamins and minerals are often referred to as micronutrients.

 

A nutritional deficiency occurs when the body doesn’t absorb or get from food the necessary amount of a nutrient. Deficiencies can lead to a variety of health problems. These can include digestion problems, skin disorders, stunted or defective bone growth, and even dementia.

 

A lack of dietary folic acid leads to folate deficiency (FD). Low folate can also lead to homocysteine accumulation as a result of one carbon metabolism mechanism being impaired. DNA synthesis and repair are impaired and this could lead to cancer development.

Dosage

As directed by your physician.

Administration

As directed by your Physician.

Adverse Reactions/ Side Effects

  • Allergy
  • Black Stools
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhea
  • Intense Abdominal Pain
  • Nausea

Warnings and Precautions

This box contains a sealed pouch. Once the box has been opened, the content should be used within 2 weeks or within expiry date. Continue to keep the foil pouch inside an airtight container and keep it closed after use. Store in cool, dry place (do not keep in a refrigerator).

 

Warnings

 

Infant milk substitute is not the source of nourishment of an infant. Careful and hygienic preparation of infant formula is very essential for the baby’s health. Do not use less scoops than directed since diluted feeding will not provide adequate nutrients required by your infant. Also, do not use excessive scoops than directed since concentrated feed will not provide the water required by your infant.

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Storage

This box contains a sealed pouch. Once the box has been opened, the content should be used within 2 weeks or within expiry date. Continue to keep the foil pouch inside an airtight container and keep it closed after use. Store in cool, dry place (do not keep in a refrigerator).

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References

https://www.mims.com/malaysia/drug/info/similac%201

https://www.practo.com/health-products/similac-advance-follow-up-formula-stage-2-11801/p

https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-160737/similac-prenatal-oral/details/list-sideeffects

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