Aptamil Gold+ Pepti-Junior Infant Formula 450g
General Information
Aptamil Gold+ Pepti-Junior is a Food for Special Medical Purposes: a specialty infant formula powder for the dietary management of formula-fed infants with confirmed cows' milk and/or soy protein allergy, food intolerances and malabsorptive conditions, including diarrhoea. It is not suitable for general use and must be used under medical supervision.
Nutritionally complete for infants from birth to 6 months and suitable as part of a mixed diet for infants from 6 to 12 months. Per 100ml prepared feed: energy 277kJ (66kcal), protein 1.8g (100% extensively hydrolysed whey), carbohydrate 6.8g (lactose less than 0.1g), fat 3.5g. Sold as a single 450g can.
Key Benefits
- Protein is extensively hydrolysed (broken down) cows' milk whey protein, in the form of small peptides
- Fat blend includes medium chain triglycerides (MCT)
- Contains omega LCPUFAs (DHA and ARA)
- Very low lactose (less than 0.1g per 100ml)
- Nutritionally complete from birth to 6 months; for use in a mixed diet from 6 to 12 months
Ingredients
Glucose syrup, hydrolysed whey protein concentrate (milk), vegetable oils (medium chain triglycerides, vegetable oils), fish oil (tuna), emulsifier (citric acid ester of mono- and diglycerides), choline, taurine, inositol, L-carnitine, vitamins (A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, C, D3, E, K1, biotin, folic acid), minerals (phosphorus, potassium, chloride, calcium, sodium, magnesium, iron, zinc, copper, manganese, iodine, selenium), nucleotides (uridine, cytidine, adenosine, inosine and guanosine 5'-monophosphates). See pack for full ingredient list.
Contains: milk, fish.
Directions
As directed by a healthcare professional. The amount and number of feeds should be advised by your doctor or dietitian; the feeding guide on the can is a general guide only.
- Wash hands. Clean and sterilise bottles and teats by boiling for 5 minutes or using an approved steriliser.
- Boil safe drinking water and allow to cool to feeding temperature. Measure the required volume of water into a sterilised bottle.
- Use only the enclosed scoop. Fill lightly and level off with the built-in leveller; do not compact the powder.
- Add 1 level scoop of powder to each 30ml of water. Stir or shake well to dissolve.
- Test the temperature on your wrist before feeding. Feed immediately; do not store prepared feeds and discard any unfinished feed.
Warnings
- Food for Special Medical Purposes. Not suitable for general use.
- Not suitable for infants with anaphylactic (severe) cows' milk allergy, galactosaemia or primary lactose intolerance.
- Follow preparation instructions exactly. Incorrect preparation or use can make your baby very ill. Do not change proportions of powder except on medical advice.
- Partial bottle feeding may reduce breast milk supply. Consider the cost and social implications of using infant formula.
- Infants over 6 months should be offered foods in addition to formula.
- Breast milk is best for babies. Before deciding to use an infant formula, consult your healthcare professional.
- Use only under medical supervision.
- Always read the label and use only as directed. If symptoms persist, see your healthcare professional.