Aptamil® Profutura™ Follow-on formula
6-12 months
Indications
- Healthy infants from 6 months as a partial or complete breast milk substitute.
Order information
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Product Information
A premium follow-on formula suitable for healthy infants from 6 months, requiring a partial or complete breast milk substitute, as part of a mixed diet. For formula-fed infants, Aptamil Profutura helps build strong foundations for immunity, brain and metabolism.
Features
IMMUNITY
Like Aptamil® Gold+, the prebiotic component* found in Aptamil Profutura has been clinically shown to provide sustained protection against infection, up to 2 years of age,1,2 and allergy up to 5 years of age2–4 when introduced within the first 6 months of life. Aptamil Profutura also contains the probiotic strain, Bifidobacterium breve M-16V, originally isolated from healthy infants.5 Bifidobacterium breve is one of the most commonly isolated bifidobacterial species found in breast milk.6
*Nutricia’s patented blend of prebiotic oligosaccharides, 0.8g/100mL, 90% short chain galacto-oligosaccharides (sc GOS): 10% long chain fructooligosaccharides (lc FOS).
# Long chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids.
† short chain Galacto-oligosaccharides.
‡ long chain Fructo-oligosaccharides.
Contraindications for use
Confirmed cows’ milk protein allergy, galactosaemia, lactose intolerance. Not for use for infants under 6 months.
Direction of use
- Wash your hands before preparing the feed. Clean and then sterilise all utensils by boiling for 5 minutes or using an approved steriliser.
- Boil safe drinking water and allow to cool to feeding temperature. CONSULT FEEDING GUIDE. Measure the required volume of water into a sterilised feeding bottle.
- Use only the enclosed scoop. Fill the scoop lightly and level off using the built-in leveler. Avoid compacting the powder.
- Always add one level scoop of powder for each 50mL of water. Cap the bottle and shake briskly to dissolve the powder.
- Test temperature on wrist before feeding. Feed immediately (do not store). Discard unfinished feeds.
Prepare each bottle separately. For all brands of formula, it is safer to use immediately after they are prepared.
Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place.
- Use by the date on bottom of the container.
- After opening, keep container airtight and use contents within four weeks.
- Some settling of the powder may occur.
Feeding Guide
| Age | Cooled boiled water | Level scoops of powder* | Number of feeds per day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 – 8 months | 200ml | 4 | 3 – 5 |
| 9 – 12 months | 200ml | 4 | 3 – 4 |
*1 scoop = 7.5g of powder. NOTE: 1 scoop of powder added to 50mL of water yields approximately 55mL of formula. This feeding guide is a general guide ONLY; your child may need more or less than shown.
Allergen and Cultural Information
Contains cows’ milk and fish and soy.
Nutritional Information
| Average contents | Per 100mL |
|---|---|
| NUTRITION IMFORMATION | |
| Energy | 284 kJ |
| 68 kcal | |
| Protein | 1.5 g |
| — Whey | 60 % |
| — Casein | 40 % |
| Carbohydrates | 7.2 g |
| Total Fat | 3.5 g |
| — Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 14.0 mg |
| — Arachidonic Acid (ARA) | 17.8 mg |
| MINERALS | |
| Calcium | 75 mg |
| Phosphorus | 50 mg |
| Sodium | 28 mg |
| Potassium | 100 mg |
| Chloride | 53 mg |
| Magnesium | 7.5 mg |
| Iron | 0.81 mg |
| Zinc | 0.50 mg |
| Iodine | 18.4 μg |
| Selenium | 2.1 μg |
| Copper | 54 μg |
| Manganese | 6.3 μg |
| VITAMINS | |
| Vitamin A | 68 μg-RE |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 μg |
| Vitamin E | 2.1 mg |
| Vitamin K | 5.9 μg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 118 μg |
| Vitamin B2 | 213 μg |
| Vitamin B6 | 59 μg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.31 μg |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.60 mg |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.57 mg |
| Biotin | 3.6 μg |
| Folate | 14.2 μg |
| Vitamin C | 20 mg |
| OTHERS | |
| Choline | 12.4 mg |
| Taurine | 5.0 mg |
| Lutein | 6.3 μg |
| Inositol | 8.7 mg |
| L-carnitine | 1.4 mg |
| NUCLEOTIDES | |
| Cytidine-5′-monophosphate | 1.3 mg |
| Uridine-5′-monophosphate | 0.8 mg |
| Adenosine-5′-monophosphate | 0.8 mg |
| Inosine-5′-monophosphate | 0.45 mg |
| Guanosine-5′-monophosphate | 0.23 mg |
| PREBIOTICS | |
| ScGOS † | 0.72 g |
| lcFOS ‡ | 0.08 g |
Ingredients
Milk solids, vegetable oils (emulsifier (soy lecithin), antioxidant (ascorbyl palmitate)), patented synbiotic blend* (short chain galacto-oligosaccharides (milk), long chain fructo-oligosaccharides, Bifidobacterium breve M-16V), dried omega LCPUFAs (fish oil, sodium caseinate (milk), antioxidant (sodium ascorbate, mixed tocopherols, ascorbyl palmitate, dl-alpha tocopherol), whey protein (milk), emulsifier (soy lecithin)), taurine, choline chloride, inositol, L- carnitine, lutein (antioxidant (sodium ascorbate)).
Minerals: potassium, calcium, chloride, phosphorus, sodium, magnesium, iron, zinc, copper, iodine, manganese, selenium.
Vitamins: Vitamins (A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12, C, D3, E, K1), folic acid, biotin.
Nucleotides: cytidine-5′ monophosphate, uridine – 5′ monophosphate, adenosine – 5′ monophosphate, inosine – 5′ monophosphate, guanosine – 5′ monophosphate.
Aptamil® ProfuturaTM Follow on formula is based on cows’ milk protein.
Mandatory Disclaimer
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BREAST MILK IS BEST FOR BABIES: Professional advice should be followed before using an infant formula. Introducing partial bottle feeding could negatively affect breast feeding. Good maternal nutrition is important for breast feeding and reversing a decision not to breast feed may be difficult.Infant formula should be used as directed. Proper use of an infant formula is important to the health of the infant. Social and financial implications should be considered when selecting a method of feeding.
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