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 baby | Approx. weight of baby (kg) | Level scoops of Neocate LCP | Cooled boiled water (ml) | Feeds in 24 hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birth | 3.5 | 3 | 90 | 6 – 7 |
| 2 weeks | 4 | 4 | 120 | 6 |
| 2 months | 5.5 | 5 | 150 | 5 – 6 |
| 3 months | 6 | 6 | 180 | 5 |
| 5 months | 7.5 | 7 | 210 | 4 – 5 |
| 7 months | 8.5 | 7 | 210 | 4 |
| 10 months | 9 | 8 | 240 | 4 |
Nutritional Information
| Average contents | Per 100g | Per 100ml* |
|---|---|---|
| NUTRITION INFORMATION | ||
| Energy | 2062 kJ | 278 kJ |
| 493 kcal | 67 kcal | |
| Protein Equivalent | 13.3 g | 1.8 g |
| 11 %E | ||
| Carbohydrates | 52.5 g | 7.1 g |
| 42 %E | ||
| Sugars | 4.6 g | 0.62 g |
| as Lactose | 0 g | 0 g |
| Total Fat | 25.6 g | 3.5 g |
| 47 %E | ||
| Saturates | 10 g | 1.3 g |
| Polyunsaturates | 4.2 g | 0.56 g |
| of which LA | 3360 mg | 453 mg |
| of which ALA | 340 mg | 45.6 mg |
| of which DHA | 120 mg | 16.6 mg |
| of which AA | 120 mg | 16.6 mg |
| ω6:ω3 ratio | 7.58 | |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0 g |
| MINERALS | ||
| Sodium | 217 mg | 29.3 mg |
| 9.4 mmol | 1.27 mmol | |
| Potassium | 540 mg | 72.9 mg |
| 13.8 mmol | 1.86 mmol | |
| Calcium | 571 mg | 77.1 mg |
| Phosphorus | 372 mg | 50.2 mg |
| Magnesium | 51.9 mg | 7.01 mg |
| Chloride | 392 mg | 53.0 mg |
| Ca:P ratio | 1.5:1 | |
| VITAMINS | ||
| Vitamin A | 431 μg-RE | 58.2 μg-RE |
| Vitamin D | 11.8 μg | 1.6 μg |
| Vitamin E | 11 mg | 1.48 mg |
| Vitamin K | 44.5 μg | 6 μg |
| Vitamin C | 52.7 mg | 7.11 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.59 mg | 0.08 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.59 mg | 0.08 mg |
| Niacin | 4.09 mg | 0.55 mg |
| Vitamin B~6~ | 0.48 mg | 0.06 mg |
| Folic acid | 68.5 μg | 9.24 μg |
| Vitamin B~12~ | 1.38 μg | 0.19 μg |
| Biotin | 19.2 μg | 2.6 μg |
| Pantothenic Acid | 3.05 mg | 0.41 mg |
| TRACE ELEMENTS | ||
| Iron | 7.4 mg | 1.0 mg |
| Zinc | 5.42 mg | 0.73 mg |
| Manganese | 49 μg | 7 μg |
| Copper | 420 μg | 57 μg |
| Iodine | 103 μg | 14 μg |
| Molybdenum | 11.3 μg | 1.53 μg |
| Selenium | 18.7 μg | 2.53 μg |
| Chromium | 10.8 μg | 1.46 μg |
| OTHERS | ||
| Choline | 137 mg | 18.5 mg |
| Inositol | 110 mg | 14.9 mg |
| L-carnitine | 9.85 mg | 1.33 mg |
| Taurine | 32 mg | 4.32 mg |
| Nucleotides | 17.2 mg | 2.33 mg |
| Osmolality | 340 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.