EleCare - For Infants with Severe CMA

EleCare is an amino acid-based formula (AAF), which means that it is made from the tiny building blocks of protein (amino acids), which are not recognised by the body and will not cause allergic reactions in any infants with cow’s milk allergy (CMA).¹

EleCare is prescribed for infants with severe CMA and/or multiple food allergies, and other conditions where an AAF is clinically indicated (e.g. short bowel syndrome). EleCare can be started from birth (no need to switch at 6 months).

What are the key benefits of EleCare?

Shown to improve symptoms of cow’s milk allergy and gastrointestinal disorders like malabsorption and short bowel syndrome^2,3
Nutritionally complete to meet the daily needs of infants 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
Suitable for Halal and Kosher diets
Is recommended by parents and healthcare professionals^3,7

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

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
†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).³

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. Kids with food allergies. Living with food allergies. FPIES. February 2008. Available at: https://www.kidswithfoodallergies.org/food-protein-induced-enterocolitis-syndrome-fpies.aspx (accessed February 2021). 5. Meyer R, et al. J Hum Nutr Diet. 2020 Aug 21. doi: 10.1111/jhn.12794. Online ahead of print. 6. Cleveland Clinic. Eosinophilic Esophagitis. January 2016. Available at: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/14321-eosinophilic-esophagitis (accessed February 2021). 7. Reverri EJ, et al. Nutrients. 2018;10(10):1346.

Specialty Formulas

Introducing EleCare®

EleCare is an amino acid-based formula (AAF), which means that it is made from the tiny building blocks of protein (amino acids), which are not recognised by the body and will not cause allergic reactions in any infants with cow’s milk allergy (CMA).¹

What are the key benefits of EleCare?

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

Useful resources

Have a question about EleCare?

EleCare recipes

Specialty Formulas

Introducing EleCare®

EleCare is an amino acid-based formula (AAF), which means that it is made from the tiny building blocks of protein (amino acids), which are not recognised by the body and will not cause allergic reactions in any infants with cow’s milk allergy (CMA).1

What are the key benefits of EleCare?

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

Useful resources

Have a question about EleCare?

EleCare 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

EleCare is an amino acid-based formula (AAF), which means that it is made from the tiny building blocks of protein (amino acids), which are not recognised by the body and will not cause allergic reactions in any infants with cow’s milk allergy (CMA).¹

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

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