Similac Arize Cows Milk Protein-free Infant Formula 400g

Nutrition Facts - Arize

Extensively hydrolysed rice protein infant formula with 2'-fucosyllactose providing 0.68 kcal/ml (68 kcal per 100ml standard dilution)

Macronutrients

Vitamins

Minerals

Osmolarity: 204 mOsm/L
Osmolality: 227 mOsm/kg H₂O
Renal solute load: 184 mOsm/L

Energy Distribution:
- Protein: 12.148%
- Carbohydrate: 41.228%
- Fat: 46.558%
- Fibre: 0.066%

Ingredients

Maltodextrin, vegetable oils (high oleic sunflower oil, MCT oil from coconut oil, palm kernel oil, soy oil in varying proportions, soy lecithin), extensively hydrolysed rice protein, dehydrated glucose syrup, sucrose, 2'-fucosyllactose (2'-FL) (oligosaccharide), minerals (calcium chloride, calcium phosphate, magnesium carbonate, sodium chloride, ferrous citrate, potassium citrate, sodium citrate, zinc oxide, manganese sulphate, copper gluconate, potassium iodide, sodium selenite), emulsifier (E471), L-lysine monohydrochloride, emulsifier (E322), arachidonic acid (AA) from M. alpina oil, choline bitartrate, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) from C. cohnii oil, vitamins (C, E, niacinamide, calcium d-pantothenate, vitamin A acetate, B₆, B₂, B₁, folic acid, K₁, d-biotin, D₃, B₁₂), L-threonine, 2'-fucosyllactose (2'-FL) (oligosaccharide derived from lactose), myo-inositol, L-tryptophan, taurine, nucleotides (cytidine 5'-monophosphate, disodium uridine 5'-monophosphate, adenosine 5'-monophosphate, disodium guanosine 5'-monophosphate), L-carnitine, antioxidants (E304, E307).

Product Description

Arize is an extensively hydrolysed rice protein infant formula with 2'-fucosyllactose (2'-FL) for special medical purposes. This formula is designed for use under medical supervision and is suitable as a sole source of nutrition for older infants and for children. Arize can be fed from a cup or mixed with cereal or other solid foods, as advised by a healthcare professional.

The formula features rice-hydrolysed protein (94.7% of protein source) and L-lysine monohydrochloride (3.84%), with L-threonine (0.97%) and L-tryptophan (0.49%) added. The protein is extensively hydrolysed to reduce allergenicity, making it suitable for dietary management of cow's milk protein allergy and other conditions where an extensively hydrolysed formula is indicated.

Arize contains 2'-fucosyllactose (2'-FL), a human milk oligosaccharide (HMO) that supports immune function and gut health. The formula also includes arachidonic acid (AA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) for brain and eye development, as well as nucleotides for immune support.

The carbohydrate blend consists of maltodextrin (62.17%), glucose syrup dehydrated (17.87%), sucrose (11.53%), precooked corn starch (8.08%), and 2'-fucosyllactose (2'-FL) oligosaccharide (0.35%). The fat blend includes high oleic sunflower oil, MCT oil from coconut oil, palm kernel oil, and soy oil in varying proportions.

Arize is clinically lactose free (lactose content less than 68 mg/L as fed), gluten free, milk free, and suitable for vegetarians. The formula has a low osmolality of 227 mOsm/kg H₂O, making it gentle on the infant's digestive system.

Important Notice

Breast milk is best for infants and, where possible, is recommended for as long as possible during infancy. Infant formulas for special medical purposes should be used only on the advice of a healthcare professional.

Breastfeeding is best for babies. Professional advice should be followed on the need for infant formulas and how they should be used (e.g. volume and frequency of feeds).

Usage Instructions

Preparation Guide

Standard Concentration (13.5% w/v):

• Add one scoop of Arize to each 30ml of water
• One level scoop contains 4.5g powder
• Only use the scoop provided

Preparation Steps:

1. Thoroughly wash and clean all equipment to be used in preparing the feed. Sterilise all utensils according to manufacturers' instructions or boil for 5 minutes
2. Boil fresh tap water (not bottled water) and allow to cool for no more than 30 minutes. Do not use artificially softened water or repeatedly boiled water
3. Wash your hands and clean the surface you are going to use
4. Pour the correct amount of warm, previously boiled water into the sterilised feeding bottle
5. Fill the scoop with Arize powder, levelling with the back of a clean, dry knife. Do not pack down in scoop
6. Add one scoop of Arize to each 30ml of water. Only use the scoop provided. A level scoop contains 4.5g powder
7. Place lid on bottle and shake gently until completely dissolved
8. Fit a sterilised teat on bottle and test the temperature (drops of formula should feel lukewarm on the inside of your wrist). If necessary, add cup and cool by holding under cold running water
9. Discard prepared formula left in the bottle or cup within one hour after feeding begins

Important: We recommend preparing each feed as required. If you prepare more than one feed, it must be refrigerated at 2-4°C (35-40°F) and used within 24 hours.

Storage Instructions

• Store unopened at room temperature
• Once opened, use plastic lid to reseal and store in a cool, dry place (not the refrigerator)
• Use within 3 weeks of opening
• It is recommended that each feed is prepared as required
• If unused, prepared feed should be covered and stored quickly under cold running water. Prepared feeds should be kept in a refrigerator at 2-4°C (35-40°F) and used within 24 hours. Feeds should be stored at the back of the refrigerator, not in the door

Community Use - Prescriptions

Arize can be prescribed on FP10 (GP10 in Scotland) for infants and children for:

• The dietary management of cow's milk protein allergy and other conditions where an extensively hydrolysed formula is indicated

All prescriptions should be endorsed ACBS (Advisory Committee on Borderline Substances).

Precautions

• Breastfeeding is best for babies. Professional advice should be followed on the need for infant formulas and how they should be used (e.g. volume and frequency of feeds)
• Whilst they are made under hygienic conditions, powdered infant formulas are not sterile. Proper hygiene, preparation, use and storage are important when preparing infant formula. Failure to follow the preparation instructions could make baby ill
• Carers should not make any additions to the feed without consulting their pharmacist or dietitian
• Babies should never be left alone at feeding times
• Never use a microwave to prepare or warm formula. Serious burns can result
• Good dental hygiene is important for babies and toddlers. Do not use a feeding bottle as a comforter and move baby to a trainer cup from 6 months if possible

Contra-indications

• FOR ENTERAL USE ONLY

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