Similac High Energy (200ml)
Similac is a high energy infant formula by Abbott Nutrition for infants over the age of 18 months. Similac 200ml can be used as a sole source of nutrition for young infants as it is a balanced nutritional drink which also provides 200 kcal of energy. Similac should not be used in infants or young children who exceed 8kg of body weight.
Similac High Energy is a high energy infant formula specifically designed to promote the growth and development of babies with, or at risk of, faltering growth (failure to thrive), as it offers:
- A concentrated source of energy and nutrients designed for catch-up growth
- Protein levels in line with the World Health Organisation (WHO) recommendations for catch up growth
- The highest levels of long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPs)
- Galacto-oligosaccharides (prebiotics)
- The highest levels of nucleotides
Similac Key Features
- Complete and balanced nutrition
- Provides a concentrated source of energy and nutrients designed for catch up growth
- Protein level in line with the World Health Organisation (WHO) recommendations for catch up growth
- Unique palm olein oil free fat blend to support calcium absorption and bone mineralisation for catch up growth
- Enriched with long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCP) to support brain and visual development
- Contains a patented blend of nucleotides to promote a strong immune system
- Contains prebiotics (galactooligosaccharides) to naturally support the developing immune system
- Suitable as a sole source of nutrition for oral or tube feeding in infants up to 8kg in weight or 18 months of age.
Similac Indication
Similac High Energy is a Food for Special Medical Purposes and should be used under medical supervision. It is available on prescription for babies with, or at risk of, faltering growth, which can result from an inadequate energy intake, or an inability to meet increased nutritional needs. It can also be useful for babies who are fluid restricted.
Similac High Energy is suitable for use as a sole source of nutrition for oral or tube feeding in infants up to 8kg in weight (or 18 months of age). For older infants, it can be fed from a cup or mixed with cereal and other solid foods.
If you think that your baby may benefit from a high energy infant formula, or for any other matters relating to feeding your baby, we would recommend that you seek advice from your healthcare professional e.g. GP, dietitian or health visitor.
