Similac® Special Care®
Iron-fortified feedings to help
support low-birth-weight and
premature infants and has our
unique blend of DHA, lutein,
and vitamin E for brain &
eye development
Flexible mixing allows you to prepare individualized feedings to meet the unique nutrition needs of each patient.
NICU babies are often immunocompromised and may be at high risk for developing infections. Powdered formulas are not commercially sterile.
Reconstituted powder infant formulas have potential for microbial growth and mixing errors.
* Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Measure liquid formulas by volume when mixing, as bottle fill weights can vary
To Prepare: | Mix the Following: |
23 Cal/fl oz formula |
2 parts SSC 20 + 1 part SSC 30 |
25 Cal/fl oz formula |
1 part SSC 20 + 1 part SSC 30 |
27 Cal/fl oz formula† |
1 part SSC 20 + 2 parts SSC 30 |
† EXAMPLE: To make 1 fl oz (approximately 30 mL) of 27-Cal formula, mix 10 mL of SSC 20 and 20 mL of SSC 30.
For convenience, use a Volu-Feed® bottle.
To Prepare: | Mix the Following: |
26 Cal/fl oz formula |
2 parts SSC 24 + 1 part SSC 30 |
27 Cal/fl oz formula |
1 part SSC 24 + 1 part SSC 30 |
28 Cal/fl oz formula‡ |
1 part SSC 24 + 2 parts SSC 30 |
‡ EXAMPLE: To make 1 fl oz (approximately 30 mL) of 28-Cal formula, mix 10 mL of SSC 24 and 20 mL of SSC 30.
For convenience, use a Volu-Feed bottle.
When added to human milk,§ meets expert recommendations for protein and other nutrients for the premature infant.6,7
Example Recipes for Similac HMF HP CL | ||
Packets HP CL | Human Milk (mL) | Total Volume Fortified Human Milk(standard mixing 1 pkt:25 mL) |
1 | 25 | 30 |
2 | 50 | 60 |
4 | 100 | 120 |
8 | 200 | 240 |
16 | 400 | 480 |
§ One packet mixed with 25 mL of human milk.
Iron-fortified feedings to help
support low-birth-weight and
premature infants and has our
unique blend of DHA, lutein,
and vitamin E for brain &
eye development
All Similac Special Care
Premature Infant Formulas
can be used in the
Liqui-Mix System
The first & only
commercially sterile,
extensively hydrolyzed liquid
protein fortifier designed
for easy digestion and
individualized protein level
optimization
Use with human milk or
formula. Designed to be mixed
with donor human milk,
preterm human milk,
fortified human milk,
or formula
Is the only liquid HMF with extensively hydrolyzed protein and published clinical studies demonstrating excellent tolerance1,3-5 and improved weight gain1-5,||
and tolerance1,3-5 supported in 5 clinical studies
∥ In the Schanler study, weight gain was improved SDAY1-SDAY15.
Designed to be mixed with donor human milk, preterm human milk, fortified human milk, or formula
Extensively hydrolyzed protein for easy digestion and absorption
NUTRITIONAL CHARACTERISTICS OF LIQUID PROTEIN FORTIFIER |
Protein: Source and Concentration → 100% extensively hydrolyzed casein 16.7 g protein/100 mL; 1 g protein/6 mL |
Calories → 4 Cal/1 g protein |
Osmolality → 1 mL contributes ~12 mOsm/kg water when added to make 100 mL of the feeding |
Displacement → 1 mL will displace 1 mL of feeding |
¶ Refrigerate after opening; use within 72 hours or discard.
References: 1. Kumar N, et al. Am J Perinatol. 2017;34:1411-1416. 2. Clark B, et al. J Acad Nutr Diet. 2017;117(9 suppl 1). 3. Schanler RJ, et al. J Pedatr. 2018;202:31-37. 4. Kim J, et al. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2015;61(6):665–671. 5. Lainwala S, et al. J Neonatal Perinatal Med. 2017;10(4):393-401. 6. Embleton ND, et al. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2022;76(2):248-268. 7. Koletzko B, et al. Recommended Nutrient Intake Levels for Preterm Infants. World Rev Nutr Diet. 2021;122:191-197.
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