Product Information
A nutritionally complete, amino acid based, powdered infant formula for special dietary use, with a unique blend of ingredients including scFOSπ and IcFOSπ and Bifidobacterium breve M16V. Available on prescription, fully PHARMAC funded.
Features
- Hypoallergenic.
- Nutritionally complete, suitable as a sole source of nutrition for infants under 1 year.
- Contains long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPs) (docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) & arachidonic acid (ARA)).
- Contains the prebiotics, short and long chain FOSπ.
- Contains probiotic Bifidobacterium breve M16 V.
- Milk and soy protein free.
- π – Fructo-oligosaccharide.
Important Notice
- Must be used under medical supervision after considering all feeding options, including breast feeding.
- For enteral use only, not for parenteral use.
- Not for use in post pyloric tube feeding.
- Suitable as a sole source of nutrition for infants under 1 year of age.
- Neocate® Syneo™ contains Bifidobacterium breve M-16V and is not suitable for use in premature infants or infants who are immuno compromised.
- Not recommended for infants with a central venous catheter or Short Bowel Syndrome without full consideration of all the risks and benefits by a healthcare professional and careful monitoring.
- Powdered infant formula is not sterile. Infant formula should be prepared immediately prior to feeding.
- Do not boil formula and do not use a microwave oven to prepare or warm formula as Bifidobacterium breve M-16V is sensitive to high temperature.
- Infants over 6 months should be offered food as well as formula.
Storage
- Store unopened cans in a cool, dry place.
- Once opened, reseal can and store in a cool, dry place (not a refrigerator) and use within 2 weeks.
Contraindications for use
Neocate® Syneo™ is not suitable for general use and should be used under medical supervision.
Direction of Use
- The quantity of feed should be determined by a clinician or dietitian only and is dependent on the age, body weight and medical condition of the patient.
- Feeding table on pack is a guide only.
- Each level scoop (4.8g) of Neocate® Syneo™ requires 30ml of water to yield the recommended feed concentration (14.4% w/v).
- Neocate® Syneo™ has different mixing instructions to other formulas. Follow preparation instructions as stated on the can.
Storage
- Store unopened cans in a cool, dry place.
- Once opened, reseal can and store in a cool, dry place (not a refrigerator) and use within 2 weeks.
Feeding Guide
| Approx. age of baby | Approx. weight of baby (kg) | Level scoops of Neocate Syneo | Cooled boiled water (ml) | Feeds in 24 hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birth | 3.5 | 3 | 90 | 6 – 7 |
| 2 weeks | 4 | 4 | 120 | 6 |
| 2 months | 5.5 | 5 | 150 | 5 – 6 |
| 3 months | 6 | 6 | 180 | 5 |
| 5 months | 7.5 | 7 | 210 | 4 – 5 |
| 7 months | 8.5 | 7 | 210 | 4 |
| 10 months | 9 | 8 | 240 | 4 |
Nutritional Information
| Average contents | Per 100g | Per 100ml* |
|---|---|---|
| NUTRITION INFORMATION | ||
| Energy | 1985 kJ | 286 kJ |
| 474 kcal | 68 kcal | |
| Protein Equivalent | 13.2 g | 1.9 g |
| 11 %E | ||
| Carbohydrates | 50.2 g | 7.2 g |
| 42 %E | ||
| Sugars | 4.7 g | 0.67 g |
| as Lactose | 0 g | 0 g |
| Total Fat | 23.6 g | 3.4 g |
| 45 %E | ||
| Saturates | 10.5 g | 1.5 g |
| of which MCT | 7.4 g | 1.1 g |
| Monounsaturates | 9.3 g | 1.3 g |
| Polyunsaturates | 3.8 g | 0.55 g |
| of which LA | 3090 mg | 445 mg |
| of which ALA | 310 mg | 45 mg |
| of which DHA | 120 mg | 17.1 mg |
| of which AA | 120 mg | 17.1 mg |
| ω6:ω3 ratio | 7.48 | |
| Fibre | 4.5 g | 0.64 g |
| 2 %E | ||
| of which scFOS | 4 g | 0.58 g |
| of which lcFOS | 0.45 g | 0.06 g |
| MINERALS | ||
| Sodium | 209 mg | 30 mg |
| 9.05 mmol | 1.3 mmol | |
| Potassium | 520 mg | 74.8 mg |
| 13.3 mmol | 1.91 mmol | |
| Calcium | 550 mg | 79.2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 358 mg | 51.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 50 mg | 7.2 mg |
| Chloride | 378 mg | 54.4 mg |
| Ca:P ratio | 1.54 | |
| VITAMINS | ||
| Vitamin A | 415 μg-RE | 59.7 μg-RE |
| Vitamin D | 11.4 μg | 1.64 μg |
| Vitamin E | 10.6 mg | 1.52 mg |
| Vitamin K | 42.8 μg | 6.17 μg |
| Vitamin C | 50.7 mg | 7.31 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.57 mg | 0.08 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.57 mg | 0.08 mg |
| Niacin | 3.94 mg NE | 0.57 mg NE |
| Vitamin B~6~ | 0.46 mg | 0.07 mg |
| Folic acid | 66.0 μg | 9.51 μg |
| Vitamin B~12~ | 1.33 μg | 0.19 μg |
| Biotin | 18.5 μg | 2.66 μg |
| Pantothenic Acid | 2.94 mg | 0.42 mg |
| TRACE ELEMENTS | ||
| Iron | 7.11 mg | 1.02 mg |
| Zinc | 5.19 mg | 0.75 mg |
| Manganese | 0.047 mg | 0.007 mg |
| Copper | 0.4 mg | 0.058 mg |
| Iodine | 99.6 μg | 14.3 μg |
| Molybdenum | 10.9 μg | 1.57 μg |
| Selenium | 18 μg | 2.59 μg |
| Chromium | 10.4 μg | 1.5 μg |
| OTHERS | ||
| Choline | 132 mg | 19 mg |
| Inositol | 106 mg | 15.3 mg |
| L-carnitine | 9.49 mg | 1.37 mg |
| Taurine | 30.8 mg | 4.44 mg |
| Nucleotides | 16.6 mg | 2.39 mg |
| Osmolality | 360 mOsmol/kgH₂O | |
| *At the recommended concentration of 14.4% 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 oils (medium chain triglycerides (coconut and/or palm oil), high oleic sunflower oil, rapeseed oil, sunflower oil), dietary fibres(oligofructose(sc-FOS), inulin (lc-FOS)), L-arginine L-aspartate, L-leucine, L-lysine acetate, L-glutamine, L-proline, L-valine, emulsifier (E472c), L-isoleucine, glycine, L-threonine, dipotassium hydrogen phosphate, L-phenylalanine, L-tyrosine, L-serine, L-histidine, L-alanine, calcium phosphate dibasic, tripotassiumcitrate, sodium chloride, calcium carbonate, choline bitartrate, L-cystine, calcium glycerophosphate, L-tryptophan, calcium citrate, magnesium chloride, L-methionine, oil from Crypthecodinium Cohnii, calcium phosphate tribasic, oil from Mortierella alpina, magnesium L-aspartate, inositol, L-ascorbic acid, antioxidants (sunflower lecithin, ascorbyl palmitate), taurine, Bifidobacterium breve M-16V, ferrous sulphate, zinc sulphate, L-carnitine, DL-alpha tocopherylacetate, uridine 5′-monophosphate sodium salt, cytidine 5′-monophosphate, nicotinamide, calcium D-pantothenate, inosine 5′-monophosphate sodium salt, adenosine 5′-monophosphate, guanosine 5′-monophosphate sodium salt, copper sulphate, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, pyridoxine hydrochloride, retinyl acetate, potassium iodide, manganese sulphate, pteroylmonoglutamicacid, phytomenadione, sodium selenite, chromium chloride, sodium molybdate, D-biotin, cholecalciferol, cyanocobalamin.
Nucleotides: Cytidine – 5′ monophosphate, uridine – 5′ monophosphate, adenosine – 5′ monophosphate, inosine – 5′ monophosphate, guanosine – 5′ monophosphate.
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. Infant Formula product for special dietary use to be used under medical supervision. This product is not suitable for general use.
FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS ONLY.