Product description
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SMA Alfamino® is an amino acid, non-allergenic, specialist infant formula for the dietary management of severe symptoms of cows’ milk protein allergy (CMA) and/or multiple food protein allergies. 1-3 SMA Alfamino® can also be used in the dietary management of those infants who experience no symptom improvement on extensively hydrolysed infant formulas. 1,2,4 SMA Alfamino® is nutritionally complete* and is designed to support growth, tolerance and absorption in the most challenging allergy conditions. 1-3
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Nutritional Information from product datacards: Puramino®, Neocate LCP® and Neocate Syneo®. June 2018.
Data on File. SMA Alfamino® versus competitor amino acid formulas (Neocate LCP® & Puramino®). Independent competitive benchmarking test.
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Formats
Preparation
Information for you to give to mums
Preparation guidelines
The standard dilution of 13.8% is made by adding 1 level scoop of Alfamino® (approx 4.6 g) to 30 ml of water (approx 1 fluid oz.).
- Wash hands well.
- Wash bottle, teat and cap.
- Sterilise equipment (by boiling for 5 minutes or with a cold water sterilising solution).
- Boil drinking (tap) water. Allow to cool for no more than 30 minutes.
- Pour exact amount of water (see feeding table), into the sterilised bottle, carefully to avoid scalds, the water is hot.
- Add exact number of level scoops for age of baby.
- Place the sterilised teat and cap on the bottle and shake well untill powder is fully dissolved. Cool bottle under cold running water until lukewarm. Test the temperature by shaking a few drops onto the inside of your wrist.
- Close tin tightly after each use and store in a cool dry place. Use withing 3 weeks of opening.
Shelf life and storage
Shelf life of 24 months from the date of manufacture when stored at room temperature.
Once opened, reseal & store in a cool dry place and use within 3 weeks.
Precautions
Breastmilk is best for babies.
Before you decide to use this formula, consult your healthcare professional for advice.
For use under medical supervision. Suitable from birth to 3 years of age. For oral/enteral use only.
Feeding guide
Information for you to give to mums
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Age of infant |
Quantity per meal |
Meals per day |
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Water (ml) |
No. of scoops(4.6g)* |
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1–2 weeks |
90 |
3 |
6 |
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3–4 weeks |
120 |
4 |
5 |
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2nd month |
150 |
5 |
5 |
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3–4 months |
180 |
6 |
5 |
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5–6 months |
210 |
7 |
5 |
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From 5th (7th) month** |
210 |
7 |
3–4 |
Scoop size: 4.6 g
* Use only the enclosed scoop.
** Do not introduce other food in your baby's diet without asking your healthcare professional.
Important feeding information
Information for you to give to mums
SMA Alfamino powder – 400 g can
WARNING:
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Only prepare one bottle at a time. |
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Feed immediately and follow the instructions exactly. |
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Do not keep unfinished bottle, discard the contents. |
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Always hold baby while feeding. |
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Leaving the baby unattended may cause choking. |
Mothers should be encouraged to continue breastfeeding even when their infants have cows’ milk protein allergy. This usually requires qualified dietary counselling to completely exclude all sources of cows’ milk protein from the mothers’ diet. If a decision to use a special formula intended for infants is taken, it is important to give instructions on correct preparation methods, emphasising that unboiled water, unsterilised bottles or incorrect dilution can all lead to illness. Formula for special medical purposes intended for infants must be used under medical supervision. For healthcare professionals only.
