Similac® Special Care 24 High Protein Infant Formula w/ OptiGRO & Iron

Similac Special Care 24 HIGH PROTEIN with OptiGRO is an infant formula with high protein specially designed for premature and low-birth-rate babies. This special Similac Protein blend supports growth with ten percent higher concentration of protein over its original blend of Special Care 24. When fed 120 calories a day, the high protein baby formula will meet the recommended 4 grams of protein a day for babies with a very low birth weight. It's also iron-fortified to support growth and brain development. It also has Similac OptiGRO, an exclusive blend of DHA, Lutein and Vitamin E for brain and eye and immune development. Lutein is a carotenoid naturally found in colostrum and human milk that's shown to help support eye health in the preterm infant.

Special Care 24 High Protein Infant Formula comes in 2 oz Ready-to-Feed bottle making it fast and easy to use with no measuring or mixing. It supports dietary needs for babies with a gluten-free, halal and kosher diet.

Features, Benefits, Specifications, Indications, Contraindications, Ingredients, Preparations and Safety Precautions

Features and Benefits:

• Comes Ready to Use
• Formula Supports Weight Gain
• Increased Protein for Weight Gain
• Supports Brain, Eye and Immune Development
• Ingredients Found in Breast Milk
• Gluten-free
• Halal
• Kosher

Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Abbott Nutrition
• Item Number: 56271
• HCPCS Code: B4160
• Calories: 24/oz
• Volume: 2 oz. Bottle
• Quantity: Case of 48
• Special Care 24 High Protein Nutrition Information

Indications:

• Intended for low-birth-weight and or premature infants.
• For either oral or enteral feedings.

Contraindications:

• Not intended for feeding low-birth-weight infants after 8 lbs unless directed by pediatrician.
• Not intended for infants with milk and/or soy intolerance

Ingredients for Unflavored Ready to Feed:

Water, Nonfat Milk, Corn Syrup Solids, Medium-Chain Triglycerides, Whey Protein Concentrate, Lactose, Soy Oil, Coconut Oil. Less than 0.5% of: C. Cohnii Oil, M. Alpina Oil, Beta-Carotene, Lutein, Calcium Phosphate, Ascorbic Acid, Potassium Citrate, Calcium Carbonate, Soy Lecithin, Monoglycerides, Magnesium Chloride, m-Inositol, Sodium Citrate, Carrageenan, Potassium Hydroxide, Ferrous Sulfate, Choline Bitartrate, Taurine, Choline Chloride, Niacinamide, L-Carnitine, Zinc Sulfate, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Potassium Phosphate, d-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Cupric Sulfate, Riboflavin, Thiamine Chloride Hydrochloride, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Manganese Sulfate, Biotin, Phylloquinone, Sodium Selenate, Vitamin D3, Cyanocobalamin, and Nucleotides (Cytidine 5'-Monophosphate, Disodium Guanosine 5'-Monophosphate, Disodium Uridine 5'-Monophosphate, Adenosine 5'-Monophosphate). Contains milk and soy ingredients.

Preparation:

• Bottle is Ready-to-Feed, do not add water.
• Shake bottle before feeding.
• Do not use if breakaway ring is missing or broken.
• Twist off cap and add nipple and ring; talk to pediatrician if sterile nipple and ring is needed.
• Once oral feeding begins, use within one hour or discard.
• If signs of intolerance develop, slow feeding or discontinue use.

Storage and Handling:

• Avoid prolonged exposure of light and extreme temperatures to the unused bottles it can compromise the formula.
• Store unopened formula bottle at room temperature.
• Refrigerate and use within 24 hours.
• Do not reuse Similac bottle.

Safety Precautions:

• Infants with low birth rate are particularly susceptible to gastrointestinal complications due to compromised immune system and feeding should be initiated very cautiously.
• Tolerance to enteral feedings should be closely monitored and slowly introduce higher caloric feedings.
• For enteral feedings, discontinue if baby is spitting up and has abdominal distension, abnormal stools or stool patterns, excessive gastric residuals, or other signs of intestinal dysfunction.
• Never use a microwave oven to warm formula as serious burns can result.