Alimentum - For Infants with Mild to Moderate CMA

Alimentum is an extensively hydrolysed formula (eHF), which means that the cow’s milk protein you typically find in standard babies formula has been broken into small fragments.¹ This means that Alimentum will not cause allergic reactions in most babies with cow's milk allergy (CMA).^2,3

Alimentum is prescribed for babies with mild-to-moderate CMA and other conditions where an eHF is clinically indicated, and can be started from birth (no need to switch at 6 months).

What are the key benefits of Alimentum?

Shown to improve symptoms of CMA fast (majority of symptoms improved or resolved after 7 days)²
Nutritionally complete to meet the daily needs of babies from birth onwards
Contains biosynthetic 2’-FL*, a special carbohydrate that is naturally found in most mothers’ breast milk⁴
Can be prepared quickly and safely by mixing in >70°C water (according to HSE and WHO recommendations)^5,6
Is recommended by parents and healthcare professionals²

97% of parents who gave their baby Alimentum said they were satisfied or very satisfied, and their baby seemed happy after feeding^†2

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.⁴
†A single-arm study where infants were consuming an extensively hydrolysed formula before switching to Alimentum with 2’-FL for 60 days. Within 30 days of consuming Alimentum with 2’-FL: 97% of parents said they were satisfied or very satisfied, and their baby seemed happy after feeding.²

FAQs: frequently asked questions; HSE: Health Service Executive; WHO: World Health Organization.

UK-SIMILAC-2000018 November 2020

References

EleCare is clinically shown to improve symptoms of gastrointestinal disorders like malabsorption and short bowel syndrome¹

Amino acids are easily absorbed by the body,¹ which makes EleCare suitable for some infants with digestive issues (only under close medical supervision)²

Short bowel syndrome (SBS)

SBS or short gut, occurs when part of the small intestine is missing or isn’t working. Can be present from birth or caused by another condition (e.g. necrotising enterocolitis).³

Food protein enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES)

FPIES is characterised by profuse and repeated vomiting within 4 hours of ingesting a problem food (on more than one occasion), lethargy, and other GI symptoms.⁴

Symptoms related to complex medical conditions

Including symptoms of poor feed tolerance (e.g. diarrhoea, constipation, and vomiting) and severe gastro-oesophageal reflux (GOR).⁵

Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE)

Symptoms can vary, but EoE often presents with ‘dysphagia’ (the medical term for swallowing problems). The dysphagia that occurs in EoE is a feeling of food travelling slowly down or sometimes sticking to the chest. It can occur with or without significant pain.⁶

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.⁷

References:
1. Borschel MW, et al. BMC Pediatr. 2014;14:136. 2. Luyt D, et al. Clin Exp Allergy. 2014;44(5):642-672. 3. Cleveland Clinic. Short Bowel Syndrome (Short Gut) in Children. Available at: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/14725-short-bowel-syndrome-in-children (accessed January 2021). 4. FPIES UK. Welcome. Available at: https://www.fpiesuk.org/whatisfpies (accessed January 2021). 5. Meyer R, et al. J Hum Nutr Diet. 2020 Aug 21. doi: 10.1111/jhn.12794. Online ahead of print. 6. Guts UK. Available at: https://gutscharity.org.uk/advice-and-information/conditions/eosinophilic-diseases/ (accessed January 2021). 7. Reverri EJ, et al. Nutrients. 2018;10(10):1346.

Specialty Formulas

Introducing Alimentum®

Alimentum is an extensively hydrolysed formula (eHF), which means that the cow’s milk protein you typically find in standard babies formula has been broken into small fragments.¹ This means that Alimentum will not cause allergic reactions in most babies with cow's milk allergy (CMA).^2,3

What are the key benefits of Alimentum?

97% of parents who gave their baby Alimentum said they were satisfied or very satisfied, and their baby seemed happy after feeding^†2

Useful resources

Have a question about Alimentum?

Alimentum recipes

Specialty Formulas

Introducing Alimentum®

Alimentum is an extensively hydrolysed formula (eHF), which means that the cow’s milk protein you typically find in standard babies formula has been broken into small fragments.1 This means that Alimentum will not cause allergic reactions in most babies with cow's milk allergy (CMA).2,3

What are the key benefits of Alimentum?

97% of parents who gave their baby Alimentum said they were satisfied or very satisfied, and their baby seemed happy after feeding†2

Useful resources

Have a question about Alimentum?

Alimentum recipes

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EleCare is clinically shown to improve symptoms of gastrointestinal disorders like malabsorption and short bowel syndrome1

Amino acids are easily absorbed by the body,1 which makes EleCare suitable for some infants with digestive issues (only under close medical supervision)2

Alimentum is an extensively hydrolysed formula (eHF), which means that the cow’s milk protein you typically find in standard babies formula has been broken into small fragments.¹ This means that Alimentum will not cause allergic reactions in most babies with cow's milk allergy (CMA).^2,3

97% of parents who gave their baby Alimentum said they were satisfied or very satisfied, and their baby seemed happy after feeding^†2

EleCare is clinically shown to improve symptoms of gastrointestinal disorders like malabsorption and short bowel syndrome¹

Amino acids are easily absorbed by the body,¹ which makes EleCare suitable for some infants with digestive issues (only under close medical supervision)²