Product Information
A nutritionally complete, amino acid based, powdered infant formula for special dietary use, with medium chain triglycerides (MCT). Available on prescription, fully PHARMAC funded.
Features
- Hypoallergenic.
- Nutritionally complete, suitable as a sole source of nutrition.
- Contains long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPs) (docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) & arachidonic acid (ARA)).
- Contains 33% medium chain triglycerides (MCT).
- Milk and soy protein free.
Important Notice
- For enteral use only, not for parenteral use.
- If using a tube feed, hang time should not exceed 4 hours.
- Suitable as a sole source of nutrition for infants under 1 year of age.
- Powdered infant formula is not sterile. Infant formula should be prepared immediately prior to feeding.
- Formula should not be warmed for longer than 15 minutes prior to feeding.
- Do not boil formula and do not use a microwave oven to prepare or warm formula.
Direction of Use
- The quantity of feed should be determined by a clinician or dietitian only and is dependent on the age, bodyweight and medical condition of the patient.
- Each level scoop (4.6g) of Neocate® Gold requires 30ml of water to yield the recommended feed concentration (13.8% w/v).
- Follow the preparation instructions as stated on the can.
Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place.
- Use by the date on bottom of the tin.
- After opening, keep container airtight and use contents within four weeks.
- Some settling of the powder may occur.
Feeding Guide
| Approx. Age of Baby | Approx Weight of Baby (kg) | Level scoops of powder* | Cooled boiled water (ml) | Feeds in 24 hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birth | 3.5 | 3 | 90 | 6 |
| 3 months | 6 | 4 | 120 | 6 |
| 4 months | 7.5 | 6 | 180 | 5 |
| 7 months | 8.5 | 7 | 210 | 5 |
| 10 months | 9.5 | 8 | 240 | 5 |
Nutritional Information
| Average contents | Per 100g | Per 100ml* |
|---|---|---|
| NUTRITION INFORMATION | ||
| Energy | 2020 kJ | 279 kJ |
| 483 kcal | 67 kcal | |
| Protein Equivalent | 13.5 g | 1.9 g |
| 11 %E | ||
| Carbohydrates | 52 g | 7.2 g |
| 43 %E | ||
| Sugars | 4.6 g | 0.63 g |
| as Lactose | 0 g | 0 g |
| Total Fat | 24.5 g | 3.4 g |
| 46 %E | ||
| Saturates | 10.3 g | 1.4 g |
| of which MCT | 7.7 g | 1.1 g |
| Monounsaturates | 8.2 g | 1.1 g |
| Polyunsaturates | 4.8 g | 0.66 g |
| of which LA | 3565 mg | 492 mg |
| of which ALA | 357 mg | 49.2 mg |
| of which DHA | 81.6 mg | 11.3 mg |
| of which AA | 81.6 mg | 11.3 mg |
| ω6:ω3 ratio | 9:1 | |
| Fibre | 0 | 0 |
| MINERALS | ||
| Sodium | 189 mg | 26.1 mg |
| 8.2 mmol | 1.1 mmol | |
| Potassium | 525 mg | 72.5 mg |
| 13.4 mmol | 1.8 mmol | |
| Calcium | 561 mg | 77.4 mg |
| Phosphorus | 397 mg | 54.8 mg |
| Magnesium | 51 mg | 7 mg |
| Chloride | 386 mg | 53.3 mg |
| Ca:P ratio | 1.4:1 | |
| VITAMINS | ||
| Vitamin A | 406 μg-RE | 56 μg-RE |
| Vitamin D | 8.8 μg | 1.2 μg |
| Vitamin E | 4.6 mg-α-T.E | 0.63 mg-α-T.E |
| Vitamin K | 42.5 μg | 5.9 μg |
| Vitamin C | 51.6 mg | 7.1 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.54 mg | 0.07 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.54 mg | 0.07 mg |
| Niacin | 10.2 mg NE | 1.4 mg NE |
| Vitamin B~6~ | 0.54 mg | 0.07 mg |
| Folate | 107 μg | 14.7 μg |
| Vitamin B~12~ | 1.3 μg | 0.18 μg |
| Biotin | 19 μg | 2.6 μg |
| Pantothenic Acid | 2.9 mg | 0.4 mg |
| TRACE ELEMENTS | ||
| Iron | 7.3 mg | 1.0 mg |
| Zinc | 5.3 mg | 0.73 mg |
| Manganese | 200 μg | 27.6 μg |
| Copper | 410 μg | 56.6 μg |
| Iodine | 100 μg | 13.8 μg |
| Molybdenum | 11.3 μg | 1.6 μg |
| Selenium | 14.5 μg | 2.0 μg |
| Chromium | 10.6 μg | 1.5 μg |
| OTHERS | ||
| Choline | 95.4 mg | 13.2 mg |
| Inositol | 108 mg | 14.9 mg |
| Nucleotides | 23.32 mg | 3.22 mg |
| Osmolality | 340 mOsmol/kgH₂O | |
| *At the recommended concentration of 13.8% w/v Abbreviations: MCT – Medium Chain Triglycerides LA – Linoleic Acid ALA – Alpha Linoleic Acid DHA – Docosahexaenoic Acid AA – Arachidonic Acid |
Ingredients
Dried glucose syrup, Refined Vegetable Oil (Medium Chain Triglycerides (Palm Kernel and/or Coconut Oil), High Oleic Sunflower Oil, Sunflower Oil, Canola Oil), L-Arginine L – Aspartate, L-Leucine, L-Lysine Acetate, L-Glutamine, L-Proline, Emulsifier (E472c), L-Valine, Glycine, L-Isoleucine, Dipotassium Phosphate, L-Threonine, L-Phenylalanine, L Tyrosine, L-Serine, Calcium Phosphate Dibasic, L-Histidine, L-Alanine, Sodium Chloride, Tripotassium Citrate, Tricalcium Phosphate, L-Cystine, Magnesium Chloride, L-Tryptophan, Calcium Carbonate, Tricalcium Citrate, Calcium Glycerophosphate, Choline Bitartrate, L-methionine, High Arachidonic Acid Single Cell Vegetable oil, Magnesium LAspartate, High Docosahexaenoic Acid Single Cell Vegetable Oil, , M- Inositol, L-Ascorbic Acid, Taurine, Ferrous Sulphate, Zinc Sulphate, L-carnitine, Uridine 5’monophospate Disodium salt, Cytidine 5’ monophosphate, Nicotinamide, Inosine, 5’ monophosphate, Disodium Salt, Adenosine 5’ monophosphate, Calcium D- Pantothenate, Guanosine 5’ – monophosphate Disodium Salt, Antioxidants (E304i, E306, E307), DL-alpha Tocopheryl Acetate, Copper Sulphate, Thiamine hydrochloride, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Manganese Sulphate, Riboflavin, Vitamin A Acetate, Potassium Iodide, Folic Acid, Chomium Chloride, Vitamin K1, Sodium Selenite, Sodium Molybdate, D-Biotin, Vitamin D3, Cyanocobalamin.Nucleotides: Cytidine – 5′ monophosphate, uridine – 5′ monophosphate, adenosine – 5′ monophosphate, inosine – 5′ monophosphate, guanosine – 5′ monophosphate.