Product Information
A nutritionally complete, amino acid based, powdered infant formula for special dietary use, with a unique blend of ingredients including scFOS and IcFOS and Bifidobacterium breve M16V. 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)).
- Contains the prebiotics, short and long chain FOS.
- Contains probiotic Bifidobacterium breve M16 V.
- Milk and soy protein free.
- Fructo-oligosaccharide.
Important Notice
- Must be used under medical supervision after considering all feeding options, including breast feeding.
- For enteral use only, not for parenteral use.
- Not for use in post pyloric tube feeding.
- Suitable as a sole source of nutrition for infants under 1 year of age.
- Neocate® Syneo™ contains Bifidobacterium breve M-16V and is not suitable for use in premature infants or infants who are immuno compromised.
- Not recommended for infants with a central venous catheter or Short Bowel Syndrome without full consideration of all the risks and benefits by a healthcare professional and careful monitoring.
- Powdered infant formula is not sterile. Infant formula should be prepared immediately prior to feeding.
- Do not boil formula and do not use a microwave oven to prepare or warm formula as Bifidobacterium breve M-16V is sensitive to high temperature.
- Infants over 6 months should be offered food as well as formula.
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 2 weeks.
Contraindications for use
Neocate® Syneo™ is not suitable for general use and should be used under medical supervision.
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.
- Feeding table on pack is a guide only.
- Each level scoop (4.8g) of Neocate® Syneo™ requires 30ml of water to yield the recommended feed concentration (14.4% w/v).
- Neocate® Syneo™ has different mixing instructions to other formulas. Follow 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 2 weeks.
Feeding Guide
| Approx. age of baby | Approx. weight of baby (kg) | Level scoops of Neocate Syneo | 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 | 1985 kJ | 286 kJ |
| 474 kcal | 68 kcal | |
| Protein Equivalent | 13.2 g | 1.9 g |
| 11 %E | ||
| Carbohydrates | 50.2 g | 7.2 g |
| 42 %E | ||
| Sugars | 4.7 g | 0.67 g |
| as Lactose | 0 g | 0 g |
| Total Fat | 23.6 g | 3.4 g |
| 45 %E | ||
| Saturates | 10.5 g | 1.5 g |
| of which MCT | 7.4 g | 1.1 g |
| Monounsaturates | 9.3 g | 1.3 g |
| Polyunsaturates | 3.8 g | 0.55 g |
| of which LA | 3090 mg | 445 mg |
| of which ALA | 310 mg | 45 mg |
| of which DHA | 120 mg | 17.1 mg |
| of which AA | 120 mg | 17.1 mg |
| ω6:ω3 ratio | 7.48 | |
| Fibre | 4.5 g | 0.64 g |
| 2 %E | ||
| of which scFOS | 4 g | 0.58 g |
| of which lcFOS | 0.45 g | 0.06 g |
| MINERALS | ||
| Sodium | 209 mg | 30 mg |
| 9.05 mmol | 1.3 mmol | |
| Potassium | 520 mg | 74.8 mg |
| 13.3 mmol | 1.91 mmol | |
| Calcium | 550 mg | 79.2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 358 mg | 51.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 50 mg | 7.2 mg |
| Chloride | 378 mg | 54.4 mg |
| Ca:P ratio | 1.54 | |
| VITAMINS | ||
| Vitamin A | 415 μg-RE | 59.7 μg-RE |
| Vitamin D | 11.4 μg | 1.64 μg |
| Vitamin E | 10.6 mg | 1.52 mg |
| Vitamin K | 42.8 μg | 6.17 μg |
| Vitamin C | 50.7 mg | 7.31 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.57 mg | 0.08 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.57 mg | 0.08 mg |
| Niacin | 3.94 mg NE | 0.57 mg NE |
| Vitamin B~6~ | 0.46 mg | 0.07 mg |
| Folic acid | 66.0 μg | 9.51 μg |
| Vitamin B~12~ | 1.33 μg | 0.19 μg |
| Biotin | 18.5 μg | 2.66 μg |
| Pantothenic Acid | 2.94 mg | 0.42 mg |
| TRACE ELEMENTS | ||
| Iron | 7.11 mg | 1.02 mg |
| Zinc | 5.19 mg | 0.75 mg |
| Manganese | 0.047 mg | 0.007 mg |
| Copper | 0.4 mg | 0.058 mg |
| Iodine | 99.6 μg | 14.3 μg |
| Molybdenum | 10.9 μg | 1.57 μg |
| Selenium | 18 μg | 2.59 μg |
| Chromium | 10.4 μg | 1.5 μg |
| OTHERS | ||
| Choline | 132 mg | 19 mg |
| Inositol | 106 mg | 15.3 mg |
| L-carnitine | 9.49 mg | 1.37 mg |
| Taurine | 30.8 mg | 4.44 mg |
| Nucleotides | 16.6 mg | 2.39 mg |
| Osmolality | 360 mOsmol/kgH₂O | |
| *At the recommended concentration of 14.4% w/v Abbreviations: MCT – Medium Chain Triglycerides LA – Linoleic Acid ALA – Alpha Linoleic Acid DHA – Docosahexaenoic Acid AA – Arachidonic Acid |
Ingredients
Dried glucose syrup, refined vegetable oils (medium chain triglycerides (coconut and/or palm oil), high oleic sunflower oil, rapeseed oil, sunflower oil), dietary fibres(oligofructose(sc-FOS), inulin (lc-FOS)), L-arginine L-aspartate, L-leucine, L-lysine acetate, L-glutamine, L-proline, L-valine, emulsifier (E472c), L-isoleucine, glycine, L-threonine, dipotassium hydrogen phosphate, 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, L-methionine, oil from Crypthecodinium Cohnii, calcium phosphate tribasic, oil from Mortierella alpina, magnesium L-aspartate, inositol, L-ascorbic acid, antioxidants (sunflower lecithin, ascorbyl palmitate), taurine, Bifidobacterium breve M-16V, 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.Nucleotides: Cytidine – 5′ monophosphate, uridine – 5′ monophosphate, adenosine – 5′ monophosphate, inosine – 5′ monophosphate, guanosine – 5′ monophosphate.