Similac® Alimentum® Ready to Use

SIMILAC^® ALIMENTUM^® READY TO USE

Hypoallergenic, extensively hydrolyzed formula

For infants with: Food allergies;¹ Colic symptoms due to protein sensitivity (cow's milk and/or soy protein);^2,3 Sensitivity to intact protein (cow's milk and/or soy protein);¹ Malabsorption syndromes.¹ For use as a breast milk substitute in term infants whose health care professional recommends the use of an extensively hydrolyzed formula. For oral or tube feeding use.

¹ Health Canada, Canadian Paediatric Society, Dietitians of Canada, & Breastfeeding Committee for Canada (2015) Nutrition for healthy term infants: Recommendations from birth to six months. Last modified 2015-08-18 [Accessed online 2024-04-30].
² Critch JN. Paediatr Child Health. 2011;16(1):47-9. [Reaffirmed 28 February 2018].
³ Jakobsson I, et al. Acta Paediatrica. 2000;89:18-21.

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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

5973813

Similac^®Alimentum^®, Ready to Use; 59-mL plastic bottles; 48/case

Features

Clinically proven to be hypoallergenic^* in children with milk allergy.^4,5,†
Extensively hydrolyzed casein supplemented with free amino acids to minimize the potential for allergic reaction.
Lactose-free carbohydrate.
DHA, the most abundant Omega-3 fatty acid in brain and eyes.
Approximately 33% of fat as medium chain triglycerides, an easily digested and well-absorbed fat source.⁶
Easy to digest.^‡
Gluten-free.
Corn free.

PRECAUTIONS

Never use a microwave oven to warm formula; serious burns can result. Test temperature before feeding to avoid scalding the baby’s mouth.
Not for parenteral use.
Not for infants with galactosemia.

^* Hypoallergenic does not mean non-allergenic.

^† Based on a clinical study with Similac® Alimentum® without DHA and ARA.

^‡ Similar to other infant formulas.

⁴ Sampson HA et al. J Pediatrics 1991;118(4):520-5.

⁵ Borschel M, AW Burks Jr. Clinical and Translational Allergy 2014;4(Suppl. 1):95.

⁶ Duggan C, et al. Nutrition in Pediatrics: Standard and Specialized Enteral Formulas. BC Decker Inc. Hamilton. 2008.

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. Do not add water. Use as directed by a health care professional.

Twist off cap.
Use clean hands to 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^® Alimentum^®, Ready to Use; 59-mL plastic bottles; 48/case

Serving size: 100 mL

Value

Product Characteristics

Caloric Density (Cal/mL)
0.68

Protein (% of total energy)
11

Protein Source
Casein hydrolysate, free amino acids

Fat (% of total energy)
48.4

MCT oil (% of total fats)
33

Omega-6:Omega-3 Ratio
18.4:1

Fat Source
Safﬂower oil, MCT oil, soy oil

Carbohydrate (% of total energy)
40.6

Carbohydrate Source
Sucrose, modiﬁed tapioca starch

Total Cal:g Nitrogen Ratio
224:1

Nonprotein Cal:g Nitrogen Ratio
199:1

Water (g/L)
899

Osmolality (mOsm/kg water)
377

Renal Solute Load (mOsm/L)
171

Recommended Tube Size for Gravity/Pump Feeding (Fr)
N/A

Amount per Serving

Nutrient Data

ENERGY, Cal (kJ)
68 (283)

Protein, g
1.86

Fat, g
3.75

Linoleic Acid, g
1.28

Linolenic Acid, g
0.074

Arachidonic Acid (ARA), g
0.013

Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA), g
0.011

Carbohydrate, g
6.9

Carnitine, mg
1.05

Taurine, mg
3

Cystine, mg
19

Tyrosine, mg
19

Tryptophan, mg
21

Vitamins

Inositol, mg
3

Vitamin A, IU
203

Vitamin D, IU
30

Vitamin E, IU
2

Vitamin K, mg
0.01

Vitamin C, mg
6

Thiamine, mg
0.041

Riboflavin, mg
0.061

Vitamin B6, mg
0.041

Vitamin B12, mg
0.00030

Niacin, mg
0.913

Folic Acid, mg
0.01

Pantothenic Acid, mg
0.507

Biotin, mg
0.003

Choline, mg
8

Minerals

Sodium, mg
30

Potassium, mg
80

Chloride, mg
54

Calcium, mg
71

Phosphorus, mg
51

Magnesium, mg
5.1

Iron, mg
1.22

Zinc, mg
0.51

Iodine, mg
0.01

Copper, mg
0.051

Manganese, mg
0.005

Selenium, mg
0.0014

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^®Alimentum^®, Ready to Use; 59-mL plastic bottles; 48/case

Water, Sucrose, Casein Hydrolysate (Milk), Modiﬁed Tapioca Starch, Safflower Oil, Modiﬁed Coconut and/or Palm Kernel Oils (Medium Chain Triglycerides), Soya Oil, Carrageenan, M. Alpina Oil (A Source Of ARA), Schizochytrium Sp. Oil (A Source of DHA), L-Cystine Dihydrochloride, L-Tyrosine, L-Tryptophan, Taurine, M-Inositol, L-Carnitine, MINERALS (Tricalcium Phosphate, Calcium Citrate, Potassium Phosphate Dibasic, Magnesium Chloride, Sodium Chloride, Calcium Hydroxide, Potassium Chloride, Ferrous Sulphate, Zinc Sulphate, Potassium Citrate, Copper Sulphate, Potassium Iodide, Sodium Selenate), VITAMINS (Ascorbic Acid, Choline Chloride, DL-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, Niacinamide, Calcium D-Pantothenate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Thiamine Chloride Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Phylloquinone, D-Biotin, Vitamin D3, and Cyanocobalamin).

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

5973813

Similac^®Alimentum^®, Ready to Use; 59-mL plastic bottles; 48/case

Features

Clinically proven to be hypoallergenic^* in children with milk allergy.^4,5,†
Extensively hydrolyzed casein supplemented with free amino acids to minimize the potential for allergic reaction.
Lactose-free carbohydrate.
DHA, the most abundant Omega-3 fatty acid in brain and eyes.
Approximately 33% of fat as medium chain triglycerides, an easily digested and well-absorbed fat source.⁶
Easy to digest.^‡
Gluten-free.
Corn free.

PRECAUTIONS

Never use a microwave oven to warm formula; serious burns can result. Test temperature before feeding to avoid scalding the baby’s mouth.
Not for parenteral use.
Not for infants with galactosemia.

^* Hypoallergenic does not mean non-allergenic.

^† Based on a clinical study with Similac® Alimentum® without DHA and ARA.

^‡ Similar to other infant formulas.

⁴ Sampson HA et al. J Pediatrics 1991;118(4):520-5.

⁵ Borschel M, AW Burks Jr. Clinical and Translational Allergy 2014;4(Suppl. 1):95.

⁶ Duggan C, et al. Nutrition in Pediatrics: Standard and Specialized Enteral Formulas. BC Decker Inc. Hamilton. 2008.

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. Do not add water. Use as directed by a health care professional.

Twist off cap.
Use clean hands to 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^® Alimentum^®, Ready to Use; 59-mL plastic bottles; 48/case

Serving size: 100 Cal

Value

Product Characteristics

Caloric Density (Cal/mL)
0.68

Protein (% of total energy)
11

Protein Source
Casein hydrolysate, free amino acids

Fat (% of total energy)
48.4

MCT oil (% of total fats)
33

Omega-6:Omega-3 Ratio
18.4:1

Fat Source
Safﬂower oil, MCT oil, soy oil

Carbohydrate (% of total energy)
40.6

Carbohydrate Source
Sucrose, modiﬁed tapioca starch

Total Cal:g Nitrogen Ratio
224:1

Nonprotein Cal:g Nitrogen Ratio
199:1

Water (g/L)
899

Osmolality (mOsm/kg water)
377

Renal Solute Load (mOsm/L)
171

Recommended Tube Size for Gravity/Pump Feeding (Fr)
N/A

Amount per Serving

Nutrient Data

ENERGY, Cal (kJ)
100 (419)

Protein, g
2.75

Cystine, mg
29

Carnitine, mg
1.55

Tyrosine, mg
29

Tryptophan, mg
32

Taurine, mg
4.44

Fat, g
5.54

Linoleic Acid, g
1.90

Linolenic Acid, g
0.110

Arachidonic Acid (ARA), g
0.019

Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA), g
0.016

Carbohydrate, g
10.2

Vitamins

Vitamin A, IU
300

Vitamin D, IU
45

Vitamin E, IU
3.0

Vitamin K, mg
0.015

Vitamin C, mg
9.0

Thiamine, mg
0.060

Riboflavin, mg
0.090

Niacin, mg
1.35

Vitamin B6, mg
0.060

Folic Acid, mg
0.015

Vitamin B12, mg
0.00045

Pantothenic Acid, mg
0.750

Biotin, mg
0.0045

Choline, mg
12

Inositol, mg
5.0

Minerals

Sodium, mg
44

Potassium, mg
118

Chloride, mg
80

Calcium, mg
105

Phosphorus, mg
75

Magnesium, mg
7.5

Iron, mg
1.8

Zinc, mg
0.75

Iodine, mg
0.015

Copper, mg
0.075

Manganese, mg
0.008

Selenium, mg
0.002

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^®Alimentum^®, Ready to Use; 59-mL plastic bottles; 48/case

Values listed are subject to change. Please refer to the product label or packaging for the most current ingredients, allergen and nutrient profile information.