Similac® Probiotic Tri-Blend Guideline for Mixing Protocols

Directions for Preparation and Use

Please follow your institution’s guidelines for mixing protocols.

Proper hygiene, handling, and storage are important when preparing Similac Probiotic Tri-Blend.

Suggested Use: 1 sachet per day

Preparation: Start preparation on a clean surface. Similac Probiotic Tri-Blend mixes easily with 3 mL breast milk, donor milk, infant formula, sterile water, or 5% glucose water (commercially sterile).

Pour 3 mL breast milk, donor milk, infant formula, sterile water or 5% glucose water (sterile) into mixing container Pour 3 mL breast milk, donor milk, infant formula, sterile water or 5% glucose water (sterile) into mixing container

Pour 3 mL breast milk, donor milk, infant formula, sterile water, or 5% glucose water (commercially sterile) into disposable mixing container

Gently shake sachet to ensure contents are settled to bottom Gently shake sachet to ensure contents are settled to bottom

Gently shake sachet to ensure contents are settled to bottom

To open sachet, tear top off completely along perforation To open sachet, tear top off completely along perforation

To open sachet, tear top off completely along perforation

Slowly add 1 sachet of Similac Probiotic Tri-Blend powder to mixing container Slowly add 1 sachet of Similac Probiotic Tri-Blend powder to mixing container

Slowly add 1 sachet of Similac Probiotic Tri-Blend powder to mixing container

Using a single-use oral syringe, gently swirl until uniformly distributed Using a single-use oral syringe, gently swirl until uniformly distributed

Using a single-use oral syringe, gently swirl until uniformly distributed

Using a single-use oral syringe, draw up 3 mL from container into syringe Using a single-use oral syringe, draw up 3 mL from container into syringe

Draw up contents from container into syringe

Administer with oral syringe; mixed product also flows easily through feeding tube Administer with oral syringe; mixed product also flows easily through feeding tube

Administer with oral syringe; mixed product also flows easily through feeding tube

Administer mixed product within 60 minutes Administer mixed product within 60 minutes

Administer mixed product within 60 minutes

Storage: Store sachets unopened at or below 25℃ (77°F). Use immediately once sachet is opened.

Warning: Do not warm mixed product beyond 37℃ (98.6°F).

Similac Probiotic Tri-Blend is a dietary supplement and should be mixed with a small volume as directed (3 mL) and given separately rather than mixed with a full feeding or fortified feeding to ensure the entire dose is received.

USE BY DATE ON BOTTOM OF CARTON

Similac Probiotic Tri-Blend should be mixed outside of patient areas.

A small amount of sediment is normal. Gently shake to resuspend.