Helping you face life’s adventures

From the first sleepless night, to finally getting that diagnosis, we understand the emotional journey that families go through when their baby has cow’s milk allergy (CMA).

We also know that every parent’s journey is unique. For some it can be a very stressful and confusing experience, taking several weeks and appointments before their baby gets diagnosed, while others may have received a fairly quick diagnosis from their healthcare professional.1,2

Whichever journey you’ve been on so far, we hope we can provide useful information and support at this challenging time.

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Our products

If you have been prescribed Alimentum® or EleCare®, you may have a few questions about our formulas. Alimentum and EleCare are infant formulas for special medical purposes and should only be used under the recommendation or guidance of a healthcare professional.

Alimentum®

Prescribed for mild-to-moderate CMA and other conditions where an extensively hydrolysed formula is clinically indicated

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EleCare®

Prescribed for severe CMA and/or multiple food allergies, and other conditions where an amino acid-based formula is clinically indicated (e.g. short bowel syndrome)

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Every journey is unique

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What is CMA?

If you are not familiar with cow’s milk allergy and need information on what to expect

Living with CMA

If your baby has cow’s milk allergy and you want more information or practical advice

What is 2’-FL?

Alimentum and EleCare are the first hypoallergenic formulas in Ireland to contain 2’-FL*, a special carbohydrate that is naturally found in most mothers’ breast milk3

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.3

CMA: cow’s milk allergy.

 

UK-SIMILAC-2000018 November 2020

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