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Similac® Alimentum Infant Formula

From birth onwards

SIMILAC® ALIMENTUM is a hypoallergenic infant formula containing extensively hydrolysed milk protein that is lactose free and easy to digest. SIMILAC® ALIMENTUM infant formula is indicated for the dietary management of infants with cow's milk allergy.

  • Hypoallergenic
  • Extensively hydrolysed 100% whey protein
  • Contains 2’-FL* for immune support in the gut and beyond
  • Palm olein oil-free
  • Contains DHA and AA
  • Contains a unique dual-carbohydrate absorption system blend
  • 33% of fat blend medium-chain triglycerides
  • Approved from birth onwards (no need to switch formula at 6 months)
  • Osmolality 290 mOsm/kg H2O
  • Gluten-free as per Codex

CMA: cow’s milk allergy; DHA: docosahexaenoic acid; AA: arachidonic acid


Does not contain breastmilk. Breastmilk is the best food for babies and is recommended for as long as possible during infancy. Not for parenteral use. Allergens: Whey hydrolysate (cow's milk)

Ingredients

Maltodextrin, vegetable oils (high oleicsafflower seed, MCT (medium chain triglycerides) oil, soybean), casein hydrolysate (protein source), sucrose, minerals (calcium citrate, potassium citrate, calciumphosphate, potassium phosphate, magnesium chloride, sodium chloride, potassium chloride, ferrous sulphate, zinc sulphate, cupric sulphate, manganese sulphate, potassium iodide, sodium selenite), modified cornstarch, xanthan gum, arachidonic acid (ARA) from M. Alpina oil, L-tyrosine, L-cystine, vitamins (ascorbic acid,dl-alpha tocopheryl acetate, niacinamide, calcium pantothenate, Vitamin A palmitate, riboflavin, thiamine chloridehydrochloride, pyridoxine hydrochloride, folic acid, Vitamin K1 (phylloquinone), biotin, Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol), cyanocobalamin), 2’-fucosyllactose (2’-FL), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) from C. Cohnii oil, L-tryptophan, choline chloride, taurine, m-inositol, ascorbylpalmitate, L-carnitine, mixed tocopherols. May contain: potassium hydroxide, citric acid. Allergens: Cow’s milk

Nutrition information

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Preparation guide

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Suitable from birth onwards, Alimentum is an extensively hydrolysed formula that can deliver effective relief for babies with mild-to-moderate cow’s milk allergy and other conditions where an extensively hydrolysed formula is indicated.1,2

Now with 2’-FL*, a complex carbohydrate that is a major component of most mothers' breast milk,3 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†3–5

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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Contains 2’-FL* which has proven benefits for the gut and systemic immune responses†3–5

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Well tolerated and highly trusted formula6-8

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Alimentum 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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Alimentum is clinically shown to be hypoallergenic in 96% of infants*,
and improves CMA symptoms fast†1–3

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Alimentum with 2’-FL‡ improved or resolved the following persisting symptoms after 7 days†3

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7 days after switching to Alimentum with 2’-FL‡, 75% of parents reported that their baby rarely or never fussed or resisted while being fed†3

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Healthcare professionals are satisfied that Alimentum achieves their goals in 9 in 10 real patient cases§4

*Studies conducted in infants who were fed standard Alimentum formula without 2’-FL.
†Parent reports from a single-arm study, where all infants were consuming an extensively hydrolysed formula before being switched to Alimentum with 2’-FL for 60 days.
‡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
§Findings from a survey of 158 healthcare professionals’ patient record forms. The question was asked, on a scale of 1–5 "Based on your personal experience with real patient cases, to what extent are you satisfied that Alimentum achieved the main goals you were seeking to achieve?" 87% of healthcare professionals rated their satisfaction as 4 or 5 (5=extensively satisfied).

References. 1. Borschel M. Allergy. 2014; 69(Suppl. 99):454–572. 2. Sampson HA, et al. J Pediatr. 1991;118(4 Pt 1):520–525. 3. Abbott. Data on File (AL32). April 2020. 4. Abbott. UK Alimentum Market Research. 2018. 5. Reverri EJ, et al. Nutrients. 2018;10(10):1346.

 

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Alimentum is proven to be well tolerated and highly trusted1,2

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All infants consumed the required volume of Alimentum in a clinical study, including infants aged >4 months*1

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97% of parents who switched to Alimentum with 2'-FL† said they are satisfied or very satisfied, and their baby seemed happy after feeding‡2

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Alimentum with 2'-FL† is safely prepared in accordance with NHS and WHO recommendations to mix in >70⁰C water3,4

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*Study conducted in infants fed standard Alimentum formula without 2’-FL. Infants consumed a mean adjusted formula volume of 156±12 ml/kg/day.
†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
‡Parent reports from a single-arm study, where all infants were consuming an extensively hydrolysed formula before being switched to Alimentum with 2’-FL for 60 days.

NHS: National Health Service; WHO: World Health Organization.

References: 1. Borschel MW, Baggs GE. T O Nutr J. 2015;9:1–4. 2. Abbott. Data on File (AL32). April 2020. 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. National Health Service (NHS). How to make up baby formula – Your pregnancy and baby guide. September 2019. Available at: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/making-up-infant-formula/(accessed December 2020). 5. Reverri EJ, et al. Nutrients. 2018;10(10):1346.

 
 
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