Neocate® LCP

0+ months

Paediatric Paediatric
Indications
  • For the dietary management of infants from birth (0+ months) with cows’ milk allergy, multiple food protein allergy, eosinophilic oesophagitis and other indications where an amino acid-based formula is recommended.
 
Order information

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Flavour Size Code Unit per carton
Unflavoured 400g144542 6

Product Information

A nutritionally complete, amino acid based, powdered infant formula for special dietary use. Available on PBS.

Features
  • Hypoallergenic.
  • Nutritionally complete, suitable as a sole source of nutrition for infants under 1 year.
  • Contains long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPs) (docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) & arachidonic acid (ARA)).
  • Milk and soy protein free.
Important Notice
  • Must be used under medical supervision after considering all feeding options, including breast feeding.
  • For enteral use only, not for parenteral use.
  • If using a tube feed, hang time should not exceed 4 hours.
  • Suitable as a sole source of nutrition for infants under 1 year of age.
  • Infants over 6 months should be offered food in addition to formula.
  • Powdered infant formula is not sterile. Infant formula should be prepared immediately prior to feeding.
  • Formula should be 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.
Direction of use
  • The quantity of feed should be determined by a clinician or dietitian only and is dependent on the age, body weight and medical condition of the patient.
  • Each level scoop (4.5g) of Neocate® LCP requires 30ml of water to yield the recommended feed concentration (13.5% w/v).
  • Follow the preparation instructions as stated on the can.
Storage
  • Store unopened cans in a cool, dry place.
  • Once opened, reseal can and store in a cool, dry place (not a refrigerator) and use within 4 weeks.
Feeding Guide
Approx. age of babyApprox. weight of baby (kg)Level scoops of Neocate LCPCooled boiled water (ml)Feeds in 24 hours
Birth3.53906 – 7
2 weeks441206
2 months5.551505 – 6
3 months661805
5 months7.572104 – 5
7 months8.572104
10 months982404
Nutritional Information
Average contentsPer 100gPer 100ml*
NUTRITION INFORMATION  
Energy2062 kJ278 kJ
 493 kcal67 kcal
Protein Equivalent13.3 g1.8 g
 11 %E 
Carbohydrates52.5 g7.1 g
 42 %E 
Sugars4.6 g0.62 g
as Lactose0 g0 g
Total Fat25.6 g3.5 g
 47 %E 
Saturates10 g1.3 g
Polyunsaturates4.2 g0.56 g
of which LA3360 mg453 mg
of which ALA340 mg45.6 mg
of which DHA120 mg16.6 mg
of which AA120 mg16.6 mg
ω6:ω3 ratio7.58 
Fibre0 g0 g
MINERALS  
Sodium217 mg29.3 mg
 9.4 mmol1.27 mmol
Potassium540 mg72.9 mg
 13.8 mmol1.86 mmol
Calcium571 mg77.1 mg
Phosphorus372 mg50.2 mg
Magnesium51.9 mg7.01 mg
Chloride392 mg53.0 mg
Ca:P ratio1.5:1 
VITAMINS  
Vitamin A431 μg-RE58.2 μg-RE
Vitamin D11.8 μg1.6 μg
Vitamin E11 mg1.48 mg
Vitamin K44.5 μg6 μg
Vitamin C52.7 mg7.11 mg
Thiamin0.59 mg0.08 mg
Riboflavin0.59 mg0.08 mg
Niacin4.09 mg0.55 mg
Vitamin B60.48 mg0.06 mg
Folic acid68.5 μg9.24 μg
Vitamin B121.38 μg0.19 μg
Biotin19.2 μg2.6 μg
Pantothenic Acid3.05 mg0.41 mg
TRACE ELEMENTS  
Iron7.4 mg1.0 mg
Zinc5.42 mg0.73 mg
Manganese49 μg7 μg
Copper420 μg57 μg
Iodine103 μg14 μg
Molybdenum11.3 μg1.53 μg
Selenium18.7 μg2.53 μg
Chromium10.8 μg1.46 μg
OTHERS  
Choline137 mg18.5 mg
Inositol110 mg14.9 mg
L-carnitine9.85 mg1.33 mg
Taurine32 mg4.32 mg
Nucleotides17.2 mg2.33 mg
Osmolality340 mOsmol/kgH₂O 
*At the recommended concentration of 13.5% w/v
Abbreviations:
LA – Linoleic Acid
ALA – Alpha Linoleic Acid
DHA – Docosahexaenoic Acid
AA – Arachidonic Acid
  
Ingredients

Dried glucose syrup, refined vegetable Oils (high oleic sunflower oil, coconut oil, rapeseed oil, sunflower Oil), L-arginine L-aspartate, L-leucine, L-lysine acetate, L-glutamine, L-proline, emulsifier (E472c), L-valine, glycine, L-isoleucine, dipotassium hydrogen phosphate, L-threonine, L-phenylalanine, L-tyrosine, L-serine, L-histidine, L-alanine, calcium phosphate dibasic, tripotassiumcitrate, sodium chloride, calcium carbonate, choline bitartrate, L-cystine, calcium glycerophosphate, L-tryptophan, calcium citrate, magnesium chloride, oil from crypthecodinium cohnii, L-methionine, calcium phosphate tribasic, Oil from Mortierella alpina, magnesium L-aspartate, inositol, L-ascorbic acid, antioxidants (sunflower lecithin, ascorbylpalmitate), taurine, ferrous sulphate, zinc sulphate, L-carnitine, DL-alpha tocopherylacetate, uridine 5′-monophosphate sodium salt, cytidine-5’-monophosphate, nicotinamide, calcium D-pantothenate, inosine 5′-monophosphate sodium salt, adenosine-5’-monophosphate, guanosine 5′-monophosphate sodium salt, copper sulphate, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, pyridoxine hydrochloride, retinyl acetate, potassium iodide manganese sulphate, pteroylmonoglutamicacid, phytomenadione, sodium selenite, chromium chloride, sodium molybdate, D-biotin, cholecalciferol, cyanocobalamin.

 

BREAST MILK IS BEST FOR BABIES: Professional advice should be followed before using an infant formula. Introducing partial bottle feeding could negatively affect breast feeding. Good maternal nutrition is important for breast feeding and reversing a decision not to breast feed may be difficult. Infant formula should be used as directed. Proper use of an infant formula is important to the health of the infant. Social and financial implications should be considered when selecting a method of feeding. Infant Formula product for special dietary use to be used under medical supervision. This product is not suitable for general use.FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS ONLY.

 Nutricia products are intended for the nutritional management of diseases and related medical conditions and therefore should be used under medical supervision.

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