For term infants 0+ months of age. For infants with increased caloric needs. For volume-restricted infants. For oral or tube feeding use. Use under medical supervision.
SIMILAC® 24
Hypercaloric, DHA- and ARA- enriched formula
Availability
Values listed are subject to change. Please refer to the product label or packaging for the most current ingredients, allergen and nutrient profile information.
LIST NUMBER
ITEM
6635913
Similac® 24, Ready to Use; 59-mL plastic bottles; 48/case
Features
- Increased caloric density: provides 81 Cal/100 mL (24 Cal/30 mL).
- DHA, an Omega-3 fatty acid that supports the normal physical development of the brain and eyes.1
- Lutein, an antioxidant found in breast milk and concentrated in the infant brain and eyes.2,3,4 Recent studies show that lutein may have a role in visual and cognitive development.5
- Vitamin E, an antioxidant found in breast milk.6,7 - Similac® 24 exclusively uses natural vitamin E,* the most abundant form found in breast milk and in the infant brain.8,9
- Easy to digest.†
- Gluten-free.
- Kosher.
- Halal.
PRECAUTIONS
- Never use a microwave oven to warm formula; serious burns can result. Test temperature before feeding to avoid scalding the infant's mouth.
- Not for parenteral use.
* RRR-alpha-tocopherol, provided as d-alpha-tocopheryl acetate, the most bioactive form of vitamin E.
1 Canadian Food Inspection Agency: Health Claims – Nutrient Function Claims. Last modified on 2019-10-31. [Accessed online on 2024-04-12]
† Similar to other infant formulas.
2 Zimmer JP, et al. Clin Ophtalmol. 2007;1:25-35.
3 Krinsky NI, et al. Annu Rev Nutr. 2003;23:171-201.
4 Vishwanathan R, et al. JPGN. 2014;59(5):659-65.
5 Johnson EJ. Nutr Rev. 2014;72(9):605-12.
6 Stone WL, et al. Am J Clin Nutr. 2003;77:899-906.
7 Institute of Medicine (US) Panel on Dietary Antioxidants and Related Compounds. Dietary Reference Intakes for Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Selenium, and Carotenoids. Washington (DC): National Academies Press (US);2000.
8 Kuchan MJ, et al. Curr Dev Nutr. 2018;2:nzy055
9 Kuchan MJ, et al. Br J Nutr. 2016;116(1):126-31.
Values listed are subject to change. Please refer to the product label or packaging for the most current ingredients, allergen and nutrient profile information.
Preparation
Directions for Use:
- Do not use if breakaway ring is missing or broken.
- Avoid prolonged exposure of bottles to light. Store unopened at room temperature. Avoid extreme temperatures.
- Shake bottle well.
- Always wash hands thoroughly with soap and water when preparing infant feedings.
- Twist off cap.
- Twist on nipple and ring.
- Once feeding begins, use within 1 hour or discard.
Values listed are subject to change. Please refer to the product label or packaging for the most current ingredients, allergen and nutrient profile information.
Nutrition
Unflavored Ready to Use
- Similac® 24, Ready to Use; 59-mL plastic bottles; 48/case
Serving size: 100 mL
- Value
- Product Characteristics
- Caloric Density (Cal/mL)
- 0.81
- Protein (% of total energy)
- 8.1
- Protein Source
- Dry or evaporated skim milk, whey protein concentrate
- Fat (% of total energy)
- 49.5
- MCT oil (% of total fats)
- 0.0
- Omega-6:Omega-3 Ratio
- 8.1:1
- Fat Source
- High oleic safflower oil, soy oil, coconut oil, M. alpina oil, Schizochytrium sp. oil
- Carbohydrate (% of total energy)
- 42.4
- Carbohydrate Source
- Lactose
- Total Cal:g Nitrogen Ratio
- 314:1
- Nonprotein Cal:g Nitrogen Ratio
- 288:1
- Water (g/L)
- 844
- Osmolality (mOsm/kg water)
- 375
- Renal Solute Load (mOsm/L)
- 156
- Recommended Tube Size for Gravity/Pump Feeding (Fr)
- N/A
- Amount per Serving
- Nutrient Data
- ENERGY, Cal (kJ)
- 81 (340)
- Protein, g
- 1.65
- Taurine, mg
- 5.4
- Carnitine, mg
- 1
- Tryptophan, mg
- 26.8
- Fat, g
- 4.46
- Linoleic Acid, g
- 0.706
- Linolenic Acid, g
- 0.068
- Arachidonic Acid (ARA), g
- 0.02
- Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA), g
- 0.014
- Carbohydrate, g
- 8.6
- Nucleotides, mg
- 7.2
- Vitamins
- Inositol, mg
- 4.8
- Lutein, mg
- 0.0075
- Vitamin A, IU
- 240
- Vitamin D, IU
- 42
- Vitamin E, IU
- 3
- Vitamin K, mg
- 0.01
- Vitamin C, mg
- 12.2
- Thiamine, mg
- 0.078
- Riboflavin, mg
- 0.14
- Niacin, mg
- 0.54
- Vitamin B6, mg
- 0.057
- Folic Acid, mg
- 0.01
- Vitamin B12, mg
- 0.00028
- Pantothenic Acid, mg
- 0.48
- Biotin, mg
- 0.0036
- Choline, mg
- 13
- Minerals
- Sodium, mg
- 22
- Potassium, mg
- 95
- Chloride, mg
- 53
- Calcium, mg
- 64
- Phosphorus, mg
- 34
- Magnesium, mg
- 6
- Iron, mg
- 1.46
- Zinc, mg
- 0.56
- Iodine, mg
- 0.011
- Copper, mg
- 0.056
- Manganese, mg
- 0.0041
- Selenium, mg
- 0.0016
Values listed are subject to change. Please refer to the product label or packaging for the most current ingredients, allergen and nutrient profile information.
Ingredients
Unflavored Ready to Use
- Similac® 24, Ready to Use; 59-mL plastic bottles; 48/case
Water, Lactose, Dry or Evaporated Skim Milk, High Oleic Safflower Oil, Soy Oil, Coconut Oil, Whey Protein Concentrate, M. Alpina Oil (A Source Of ARA), Schizochytrium Sp. Oil (A Source of DHA), Monoglycerides, Soy Lecithin, Carrageenan, Taurine, M-Inositol, Cytidine 5'-Monophosphate, L-Tryptophan, Disodium Guanosine 5'-Monophosphate, Disodium Uridine 5'-Monophosphate, Adenosine 5'-Monophosphate, L-Carnitine, Lutein, MINERALS (Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Citrate, Sodium Citrate, Potassium Chloride, Magnesium Chloride, Tricalcium Phosphate, Potassium Phosphate Monobasic, Ferrous Sulphate, Zinc Sulphate, Copper Sulphate, Manganese Sulphate, Sodium Selenite, Potassium Iodide), VITAMINS (Ascorbic Acid, Choline Chloride, Choline Bitartrate, D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, Niacinamide, Calcium D-Pantothenate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Thiamine Chloride Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Phylloquinone, Beta-Carotene, D-Biotin, Vitamin D3, Cyanocobalamin), and As Needed: Magnesium Sulphate, Sodium Chloride.
Contains: Milk, Soy.
Values listed are subject to change. Please refer to the product label or packaging for the most current ingredients, allergen and nutrient profile information.
Availability
Values listed are subject to change. Please refer to the product label or packaging for the most current ingredients, allergen and nutrient profile information.
LIST NUMBER
ITEM
6635913
Similac® 24, Ready to Use; 59-mL plastic bottles; 48/case
Features
- Increased caloric density: provides 81 Cal/100 mL (24 Cal/30 mL).
- DHA, an Omega-3 fatty acid that supports the normal physical development of the brain and eyes.1
- Lutein, an antioxidant found in breast milk and concentrated in the infant brain and eyes.2,3,4 Recent studies show that lutein may have a role in visual and cognitive development.5
- Vitamin E, an antioxidant found in breast milk.6,7 - Similac® 24 exclusively uses natural vitamin E,* the most abundant form found in breast milk and in the infant brain.8,9
- Easy to digest.†
- Gluten-free.
- Kosher.
- Halal.
PRECAUTIONS
- Never use a microwave oven to warm formula; serious burns can result. Test temperature before feeding to avoid scalding the infant's mouth.
- Not for parenteral use.
* RRR-alpha-tocopherol, provided as d-alpha-tocopheryl acetate, the most bioactive form of vitamin E.
1 Canadian Food Inspection Agency: Health Claims – Nutrient Function Claims. Last modified on 2019-10-31. [Accessed online on 2024-04-12]
† Similar to other infant formulas.
2 Zimmer JP, et al. Clin Ophtalmol. 2007;1:25-35.
3 Krinsky NI, et al. Annu Rev Nutr. 2003;23:171-201.
4 Vishwanathan R, et al. JPGN. 2014;59(5):659-65.
5 Johnson EJ. Nutr Rev. 2014;72(9):605-12.
6 Stone WL, et al. Am J Clin Nutr. 2003;77:899-906.
7 Institute of Medicine (US) Panel on Dietary Antioxidants and Related Compounds. Dietary Reference Intakes for Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Selenium, and Carotenoids. Washington (DC): National Academies Press (US);2000.
8 Kuchan MJ, et al. Curr Dev Nutr. 2018;2:nzy055
9 Kuchan MJ, et al. Br J Nutr. 2016;116(1):126-31.
Values listed are subject to change. Please refer to the product label or packaging for the most current ingredients, allergen and nutrient profile information.
Preparation
Directions for Use:
- Do not use if breakaway ring is missing or broken.
- Avoid prolonged exposure of bottles to light. Store unopened at room temperature. Avoid extreme temperatures.
- Shake bottle well.
- Always wash hands thoroughly with soap and water when preparing infant feedings.
- Twist off cap.
- Twist on nipple and ring.
- Once feeding begins, use within 1 hour or discard.
Values listed are subject to change. Please refer to the product label or packaging for the most current ingredients, allergen and nutrient profile information.
Nutrition
Unflavored Ready to Use
- Similac® 24, Ready to Use; 59-mL plastic bottles; 48/case
Serving size: 100 Cal
- Value
- Product Characteristics
- Caloric Density (Cal/mL)
- 0.81
- Protein (% of total energy)
- 8.1
- Protein Source
- Dry or evaporated skim milk, whey protein concentrate
- Fat (% of total energy)
- 49.5
- MCT oil (% of total fats)
- 0.0
- Omega-6:Omega-3 Ratio
- 8.1:1
- Fat Source
- High oleic safflower oil, soy oil, coconut oil, M. alpina oil, Schizochytrium sp. oil
- Carbohydrate (% of total energy)
- 42.4
- Carbohydrate Source
- Lactose
- Total Cal:g Nitrogen Ratio
- 314:1
- Nonprotein Cal:g Nitrogen Ratio
- 288:1
- Water (g/L)
- 844
- Osmolality (mOsm/kg water)
- 375
- Renal Solute Load (mOsm/L)
- 156
- Recommended Tube Size for Gravity/Pump Feeding (Fr)
- N/A
- Amount per Serving
- Nutrient Data
- ENERGY, Cal (kJ)
- 100 (418)
- Protein, g
- 2.03
- Taurine, mg
- 6.7
- Carnitine, mg
- 1.2
- Tryptophan, mg
- 33.0
- Fat, g
- 5.5
- Linoleic Acid, g
- 0.87
- Linolenic Acid, g
- 0.084
- Arachidonic Acid (ARA), g
- 0.025
- Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA), g
- 0.017
- Carbohydrate, g
- 10.6
- Nucleotides, mg
- 8.8
- Vitamins
- Inositol, mg
- 5.9
- Lutein, mg
- 0.0092
- Vitamin A, IU
- 296
- Vitamin D, IU
- 52
- Vitamin E, IU
- 3.7
- Vitamin K, mg
- 0.0123
- Vitamin C, mg
- 15
- Thiamine, mg
- 0.096
- Riboflavin, mg
- 0.173
- Niacin, mg
- 0.67
- Vitamin B6, mg
- 0.07
- Folic Acid, mg
- 0.012
- Vitamin B12, mg
- 0.00035
- Pantothenic Acid, mg
- 0.59
- Biotin, mg
- 0.0044
- Choline, mg
- 16
- Minerals
- Sodium, mg
- 27
- Potassium, mg
- 117
- Chloride, mg
- 65
- Calcium, mg
- 79
- Phosphorus, mg
- 42
- Magnesium, mg
- 7.4
- Iron, mg
- 1.8
- Zinc, mg
- 0.69
- Iodine, mg
- 0.014
- Copper, mg
- 0.069
- Manganese, mg
- 0.0051
- Selenium, mg
- 0.0020
Values listed are subject to change. Please refer to the product label or packaging for the most current ingredients, allergen and nutrient profile information.
Ingredients
Unflavored Ready to Use
- Similac® 24, Ready to Use; 59-mL plastic bottles; 48/case
Water, Lactose, Dry or Evaporated Skim Milk, High Oleic Safflower Oil, Soy Oil, Coconut Oil, Whey Protein Concentrate, M. Alpina Oil (A Source Of ARA), Schizochytrium Sp. Oil (A Source of DHA), Monoglycerides, Soy Lecithin, Carrageenan, Taurine, M-Inositol, Cytidine 5'-Monophosphate, L-Tryptophan, Disodium Guanosine 5'-Monophosphate, Disodium Uridine 5'-Monophosphate, Adenosine 5'-Monophosphate, L-Carnitine, Lutein, MINERALS (Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Citrate, Sodium Citrate, Potassium Chloride, Magnesium Chloride, Tricalcium Phosphate, Potassium Phosphate Monobasic, Ferrous Sulphate, Zinc Sulphate, Copper Sulphate, Manganese Sulphate, Sodium Selenite, Potassium Iodide), VITAMINS (Ascorbic Acid, Choline Chloride, Choline Bitartrate, D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, Niacinamide, Calcium D-Pantothenate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Thiamine Chloride Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Phylloquinone, Beta-Carotene, D-Biotin, Vitamin D3, Cyanocobalamin), and As Needed: Magnesium Sulphate, Sodium Chloride.
Contains: Milk, Soy.
Values listed are subject to change. Please refer to the product label or packaging for the most current ingredients, allergen and nutrient profile information.