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Human Milk Fortifier Similac Unflavored 5 mL Individual Packet Liquid Milk-Based Premature
Human Milk Fortifier Similac Unflavored 5 mL Individual Packet Liquid Milk-Based Premature
Was:
$217.95
Your Price:
$144.95
- Medex SKU:
- ADE-63010
- Packing Info:
- 24/Case
- Usually Ships:
- 5 - 7 Business Days
Description
Key Features
Human Milk Fortifier: It is a nutritional supplement specifically designed to be added to human milk. It is not a standalone formula and must be mixed with breast milk before feeding.
Targeted for Premature and Low-Birth-Weight Infants: This product is formulated to meet the elevated nutritional needs of premature and low-birth-weight infants, especially those who require additional protein, calories, vitamins, and minerals to support their growth and development.
Hydrolyzed Protein: The protein in this fortifier is extensively hydrolyzed (broken down into smaller fragments). This makes it easier for the immature digestive systems of premature infants to digest and absorb.
Concentrated Liquid Form: The product comes in small, single-use, commercially sterile liquid packets, typically 5 mL each. This format is preferred for use in Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs) as it ensures accurate mixing and is less prone to contamination compared to powdered fortifiers.
Nutritional Enhancement: When added to human milk, it significantly increases the levels of essential nutrients, including protein, calories, calcium, phosphorus, iron, and a full range of vitamins and minerals. It also contains DHA and lutein, which are important for brain and eye development.
Commercially Sterile: The liquid is heat-treated for sterility, which is a crucial safety feature for vulnerable preterm infants.
Clinically Proven: Abbott states that the fortifier has been clinically proven to support gains in weight, length, and head circumference in preterm babies.
Uses
The primary use of the Abbott 63010 is to fortify human milk for premature and low-birth-weight infants. It is used under medical supervision in a clinical setting, such as a NICU.
Specific uses include:
Providing additional nutrition for preterm infants who are being fed their mother's breast milk.
Helping these infants achieve the rapid growth rates necessary for proper development.
Meeting the high metabolic demands of premature infants for protein and other key nutrients that may not be sufficient in unfortified human milk alone.