English label for SMA® Alfamino® 400g can
This unilingual English-labeled product is being temporarily imported from Switzerland to help address the ongoing shortage.
The French label is also available.
On this page:
- Front of pack
- Warnings and notice
- Directions for preparation and use
- Mixing guide
- Nutritional panel
- Ingredient list
- Other
Front of pack
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.
| 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
Best before date, see base of tin Easy to use and store scoop |
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Nutritional panel
| 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 |
|
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 |
|
mg | 400 | 53 | 80 |
|
mg | 135 | 18 | 27 |
|
mg | 4 000 | 532 | 806 |
|
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 |
NE = Niacin Equivalent DFE = Dietary folate equivalent DHA = Docosahexaenoic acid ARA = Arachidonic acid Osmolarity: 294 mOsm/l Osmolality: 327 mOsm/kg |
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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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Manufactured in Switzerland
Contact us: Nestlé Health Science
Canada: 1-800-565-1871
Email: nestlespecialtyformula@ca.nestle.com
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