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For parents and carers of infants who have been prescribed or recommended a specialist formula by a healthcare professional.

Specialty Formulas

Help them face life’s
adventures with EleCare®

With over 20 years of experience supporting the healthy growth of infants and children, you can trust EleCare to deliver effective relief for babies with severe cow’s milk allergy and/or multiple food allergies, and other conditions where an amino acid-based formula is indicated.

Now with 2’-FL*, a complex carbohydrate that is a major component of most mothers' breast milk,1 to help infants face all of life’s adventures.

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Contains 2’-FL* which has proven benefits for the gut and systemic immune responses†1–3

Infants fed formula with 2’-FL* had significantly lower rates of respiratory infection, inflammation and eczema, compared with those fed formula without 2’-FL*†

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Supports healthy growth and symptom resolution4–7

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Trusted by parents and healthcare professionals8,9

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Product features

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EleCare is a nutritionally complete hypoallergenic formula10

 
  • 100% amino acid-based hypoallergenic formula
  • Contains 2’-FL* for immune support in the gut and beyond
  • Approved from birth onwards (no need to switch formula at 6 months)
  • Safe preparation in accordance with HSE and WHO recommendations to mix in >70°C water11,12
  • Suitable for Halal and Kosher requirements
  • 33% of fat blend is medium-chain triglycerides
  • Osmolality 300 mOsm/kg H2O
  • EUDR compliant formulation
 
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Frequently asked questions

Can EleCare completely replace breastfeeding?

1. Braun J, Stiehm ER. The B-lymphocyte system. In: Stiehm ER (ed). Immunologic Disorders in Infants and Children. Philadelphia: WB Saunders; 1996. p.35–74. 2. Blanco E, et al. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2018;141(6):2208–2219.e16. 3. Borschel MW, et al. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2013;52(10):910–917. 4. Reverri EJ, et al. Nutrients. 2018;10(10):1346. 5. Bode L. Glycobiology. 2012;22(9):1147–1162.

Does EleCare need to be prescribed?

1. Braun J, Stiehm ER. The B-lymphocyte system. In: Stiehm ER (ed). Immunologic Disorders in Infants and Children. Philadelphia: WB Saunders; 1996. p.35–74. 2. Blanco E, et al. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2018;141(6):2208–2219.e16. 3. Borschel MW, et al. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2013;52(10):910–917. 4. Reverri EJ, et al. Nutrients. 2018;10(10):1346. 5. Bode L. Glycobiology. 2012;22(9):1147–1162.

 

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Breastfeeding is best for infants and is recommended for as long as possible during infancy. Alimentum and EleCare are infant formulas for special medical purposes and should only be used under the recommendation or guidance of a healthcare professional.

*The 2'-FL (2'-fucosyllactose) used in this formula is biosynthesised and structurally identical to the human milk oligosaccharide (HMO) 2'-FL, found in most mothers' breast milk.1
†Studies conducted in healthy-term infants fed standard Similac formula with 2’-FL (not EleCare), compared with control formula without 2'-FL.
‡Studies conducted in infants fed standard EleCare formula without 2'-FL.

EUDR: European Union delegated regulation; HMO: human milk oligosaccharride; HSE: Health Service Executive; WHO: World Health Organization.

 

References

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EleCare contains 2’-FL* which acts in the gut and beyond1–4

Infants fed standard formula with 2’-FL*, compared with standard formula without 2’-FL*, have:†

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66% fewer parent reports of respiratory infections (p<0.05)1

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Significantly lower levels of multiple inflammatory cytokines (p≤0.05), which were comparable to levels of breastfed infants2

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Significantly fewer (0% vs 5%) parent reports of eczema (p<0.05)3

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*The 2'-FL (2'-fucosyllactose) used in this formula is biosynthesised and structurally identical to the human milk oligosaccharide (HMO) 2'-FL, found in most mothers' breast milk.1
†Studies conducted in healthy-term infants fed standard Similac formula with 2’-FL (not Alimentum), compared with control formula without 2’-FL.

References. 1. Reverri EJ, et al. Nutrients. 2018;10(10):1346. 2. Goehring KC, et al. J Nutr. 2016;146(12):2559–2566. 3. Marriage BJ, et al. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2015;61(6):649–658. 4. Triantis V, et al. Front Pediatr. 2018;2;6:190.

 
 

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EleCare has supported healthy growth in infants and children for over 20 years

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EleCare is clinically shown to be hypoallergenic and support healthy growth in infants with severe and/or multiple food allergies*1,2

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9 in 10 parents reported that EleCare resolved their infant’s symptoms of food allergy fast†3

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EleCare is clinically shown to improve symptoms of gastrointestinal disorders like malabsorption and short bowel syndrome*4

*Studies conducted in infants who were fed standard EleCare formula without 2’-FL.
†Findings from the 2019 EleCare parent survey in infants fed standard EleCare formula without 2’-FL. 168 parents were asked if they agreed with the statement: “EleCare resolved my infant/child’s symptoms fast”. 89% of parents had a response of “strongly agree”, “agree”, and “somewhat agree” (n=150/168).

References: 1. Borschel MW, et al. BMC Pediatr. 2014;14:136. 2. Sicherer SH, et al. J Pediatr. 2001;138:688–693. 3. Abbott. EleCare Promotional Claims Parent Survey. 2019. 4. Borschel MW, et al. BMC Pediatr. 2014;14:136.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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EleCare is a highly-trusted amino acid-based formula

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EleCare is used in over 20 countries and is the No. 1 recommended brand by paediatric gastroenterologists in the U.S.1

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96% of parents say they are satisfied or very satisfied with EleCare*†2

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EleCare with 2'-FL‡ is safely prepared in accordance with HSE and WHO recommendations to mix in >70⁰C water3,4

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*Studies conducted in infants fed standard EleCare formula without 2’-FL.
†Findings from 2019 EleCare parent survey in infants fed standard EleCare formula without 2’-FL. 169 parents were asked “Overall, how satisfied are you with EleCare?”. 96% of parents had a response of “very satisfied” or “satisfied” (n=163/169).
‡The 2'-FL (2'-fucosyllactose) used in this formula is biosynthesised and structurally identical to the human milk oligosaccharide (HMO) 2'-FL, found in most mothers' breast milk.5

HSE: Health Service Executive; WHO: World Health Organization.

References. 1. RTI research. Abbott Elecare No.1 Dr Recommended. Final Results. 2019. 2. Abbott. EleCare Promotional Claims Parent Survey. 2019. 3. World Health Organization (WHO). How to Prepare Formula for Bottle-Feeding at Home. Available at: https://www.who.int/foodsafety/ publications/micro/ PIF_Bottle_en.pdf (accessed December 2020). 4. HSE. Preparing Baby Formula. March 2018. Available at: https://www2.hse.ie/wellbeing/child-health/preparing-baby-formula/preparing-baby-formula.html (accessed February 2021). 5. Reverri EJ, et al. Nutrients. 2018;10(10):1346.

 
 
 
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