Althera Baby Powder (400g) (SMA Nutrition)

Nutrition Facts - SMA® Althéra

Typical values per 100g and per 100ml (standard 13.2% dilution)

Abbreviations: RE - Retinol Equivalent | NE - Niacin Equivalent | DFE - Dietary Folate Equivalent | DHA - Docosahexaenoic acid | ARA - Arachidonic acid

Ingredients

Product Description: SMA® Althéra® is a hypoallergenic extensively hydrolysed, whey protein based powdered formula. An Infant Food For Special Medical Purposes. SMA® Althéra® is suitable as a sole source of nutrition from birth or supplementary feeding from 6 months and up to 3 years of age. This formula is ACBS approved and prescribable on FP10 (GP10 in Scotland) for the dietary management of infants with cows' milk allergy.

Ingredients List:

Lactose, maltodextrin, vegetable oils (sunflower, rapeseed, coconut), hydrolysed whey protein (milk), minerals (calcium glycerophosphate, potassium phosphate, magnesium chloride, calcium chloride, sodium chloride, zinc sulphate, copper sulphate, manganese sulphate, potassium iodide, sodium selenate), emulsifier (E 472 c), oil from Mortierella alpina [AA], oil from microalgae Schizochytrium sp. [DHA], choline bitartrate, acidity regulator (E 330), vitamins (C, E, niacin, pantothenic acid, riboflavin, A, thiamin, B₆, folic acid, K, D, biotin, B₁₂), L-arginine, L-histidine, taurine, inositol, L-carnitine.

Important Notice

We believe that breastfeeding is the ideal nutritional start for babies as breast milk provides a balanced diet and protection against illness for a baby. We fully support the World Health Organisation's recommendation of exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of the followed by the introduction of adequate nutritious complementary foods along with sustained breastfeeding up to two years of age.

We also recognise that breastfeeding may not be an option due to certain medical conditions. Parents should only feed infant formula for special medical purposes under supervision of a healthcare professional after full consideration of all of feeding options, including breastfeeding. Continued use has to be assessed by the healthcare professional in relation to the baby's progress bearing in mind any social and financial implications for the family.

Infant formula should always be prepared, used and stored as instructed on the label in order to avoid risks to a baby's health.

Food for special medical purposes intended for infants must be used under medical supervision. For oral/enteral use only.

Feeding Guide

*Note: Use only the enclosed scoop (4.4g)
**A healthcare professional should be consulted before introducing other food to a baby's diet.

Preparation Instructions

The standard dilution of 13.2% is made by adding 1 level scoop of SMA® Althéra® (approx 4.4g) to 30ml of water (approx 1 fluid oz). Incorrect storage, handling, preparation and feeding can eventually lead to adverse effects for the health of a baby.

Important Feeding Information

• Do not add any extra powder or water to make feeds stronger or weaker. Using too much or too little powder can make a baby ill. We recommend preparing each feed in individual bottles when required. If there is any unfinished infant milk left after feeding, throw it away.
• Always hold the baby while feeding. Never leave the baby alone during feeding as there is a risk they might choke.

Contraindication

Unsuitable for galactosaemia, glucose-galactose malabsorption, lactose intolerance.

Precautions

Do not add any extra powder or water to make feeds stronger or weaker. Using too much or too little powder can make a baby ill. We recommend preparing each feed in individual bottles when required. If there is any unfinished infant milk left after feeding, throw it away.

Shelf Life and Storage

24 months from date of manufacture. Store unopened in a cool, dry place. Once opened, reseal and store in a cool, dry place and use within 3 weeks of opening.