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This unilingual English-labeled product is being temporarily imported from Switzerland to help address the ongoing shortage.

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sma®nutrition

Alfamino®

For the dietary management of infants 0-12 months of age with severe cows' milk allergy, multiple food allergies and other conditions where an amino acid formula is recommended.

400ge

Hypoallergenic amino acid-based formula MCT

With added MCT

Food for special medical purposes.

Warnings and notice

Warning: Do not add any extra powder or water to make feeds stronger or weaker. Using too much or too little powder can make your baby ill. Please note incorrect storage, handling, preparation and feeding can eventually lead to adverse effects for the health of your baby.

Important notice

Breast milk is best for babies. Before you decide to use this formula, consult your healthcare professional for advice.

Alfamino® is for use only under medical supervision.

For oral/enteral use only. Complete nutritional support from birth or supplementary feeding from 6 months and up to 3 years of age.

Powdered infant formula is not sterile and should not be fed to premature, low birth weight or infants with weakened immune systems.

Directions for preparation and use

Preparation

Wash hands well.

Wash bottle, teat and cap thoroughly.

Sterilize equipment (by boiling for 5 minutes).

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 the exact number of level scoops for age of baby (see feeding table), levelling off each scoop with the back of a clean dry knife. Store the scoop in suspension inside the tin and replace the lid.

Place the sterilised teat and cap on the bottle and shake well until 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.

Do not use microwave to prepare or warm formula. Serious burns may result.

Do not freeze prepared formula.

Close tin tightly after each use and store in a cool dry place. Use within 3 weeks of opening. Avoid extreme storage temperatures.

Mixing guide

Important feeding information: We recommend preparing each feed in individual bottles when required, feed immediately. If there is any unfinished formula left after feeding, throw it away. Always hold your baby while feeding. Never leave your baby alone during feeding as there is a risk they might choke.

Remember, once you've started feeding your child, the bottle should be used within 2 hours.

Table 1: Mixing table (at standard dilution)
To make approximate
final volume		 Amount of Water Number of scoopsFootnote a of
SMA Alfamino®powder
to add to water
90 mL 90 mL 3
120 mL 120 mL 4
150 mL 150 mL 5
180 mL 180 mL 6
210 mL 210 mL 7

Scoop size: 4.4g

Footnote a

Note: Use only the enclosed scoop.

Return to footnote a referrer

Footnote b

Do not introduce other food in your baby's diet without asking your healthcare professional

Return to footnote b referrer

Best before date, see base of tin

Easy to use and store scoop

Nutritional panel

Table 2: Nutrition information
Nutrition Information: Amount per
100 g as sold		 Amount per
100 mLFootnote a		 Amount per 100 kcal
Energy kJ / Kcal 2093 / 500 278 / 66 421 / 100
Fat (44% kcal) of which: g 24.6 3.3 5.0
Saturated fat g 8.5 1.1 1.7
  • MCT
 g 6.0 0.80 1.2
Monounsaturated fat g 9.4 1.2 1.8
Polyunsaturated fat g 5.2 0.69 1.1
  • α-linolenic acid
mg 400 53 80
  • DHA
 mg 135 18 27
  • Linoleic acid
 mg 4 000 532 806
  • ARA
 mg 135 18 27
Carbohydrate (45% kcal) of which: g 56.3 7.5 11.4
sugars g 4.0 0.53 0.8
Protein (11% kcal) g 13 1.8 2.7
Salt g 0.49 0.065 0.1
Minerals
Sodium mg/mmol 195 / 8.5 26 / 1.1 39 / 1.7
Potassium mg/mmol 570 / 15 76 / 2 115 / 3
Chloride mg/mmol 420 /12 56 / 2 85 / 3
Calcium mg/mmol 530 / 13 70 / 2 106 / 3
Phosphorus mg 350 47 71
Phosphate mmol 11 1.5 2.3
Magnesium mg/mmol 45 / 1.9 6.0 / 0.2 9.1 / 0.3
Iron mg 5.0 0.66 1.0
Zinc mg 5.0 0.66 1.0
Copper mg 0.43 0.057 0.09
Manganese mg 0.068 0.009 0.01
Fluoride mg <1.0 - -
Selenium µg 26 3.4 5.2
Chromium µg <50 - -
Molybdenum µg <70 - -
Iodine µg 110 15 23
Vitamins
A µg 500 66 100
D µg 12 1.7 2.6
E mg 11.0 1.5 2.3
K µg 45 6.0 9.1
C mg 80 11 17
Thiamine mg 0.51 0.068 0.10
Riboflavin mg 1.0 0.13 0.20
Niacin mg / mg NE 7.0 / 12 0.93 / 1.6 1.4 / 2.4
B6 mg 0.40 0.053 0.08
Folic acid µg 75 10 15
Folate mcg DFE 125 17 26
B12 µg 1.5 0.20 0.30
Biotin µg 12 1.6 2.4
Pantothenic acid mg 3.3 0.44 0.67
Other Nutrients
Taurine mg 40 5.3 8
L-Carnitine mg 8.5 1.1 1.7
Choline mg 145 19 29
Inositol mg 35 4.7 7
Footnote a

standard dilution

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NE = Niacin Equivalent

DFE = Dietary folate equivalent

DHA = Docosahexaenoic acid

ARA = Arachidonic acid

Osmolarity: 294 mOsm/l

Osmolality: 327 mOsm/kg

Ingredient list

Ingredients

Glucose syrup, vegetable oils (sunflower, rapeseed, structured palm oil), amino acids (L-Lysine, L-Leucine, L-Proline, L-Glutamine, L-Arginine, L-Valine, Glycine, L-Isoleucine, L-Threonine, L-Serine, L-Phenylalanine, L-Tyrosine, L-Aspartic Acid, L-Histidine, L-Alanine, L-Cystine, Magnesium L-Aspartate, L-Tryptophan, L-Methionine), MCT, starch, minerals (calcium glycerophosphate, potassium chloride, sodium citrate, calcium citrate, potassium citrate, sodium phosphate, magnesium oxide, ferrous sulphate, zinc sulphate, copper sulphate, potassium iodide, manganese sulphate, sodium selenate), emulsifier (E472c), crypthecodinium cohii oil (DHA), mortierella alpina oil (ARA), choline bitartrate, vitamins (C, E, niacin, pantothenic acid, riboflavin, A, thiamin, B6, folic acid, K, D, biotin, B12), acidity regulator (E330), taurine, inositol, L-Carnitine.

Packaged in a protective atmosphere.

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Nestlé UK Ltd

1 City Place
Gatwick RH6 0PA

Manufactured in Switzerland

Contact us: Nestlé Health Science

Canada: 1-800-565-1871

Email: nestlespecialtyformula@ca.nestle.com

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