Similac® Special Care® 24 High Protein

Features

3.3 g of protein/100 Cal, 10% more protein than comparable formulas

With 3.3 g of protein/100 Cal, less formula and powder modulars are needed to meet the protein needs of many preterm infants.^,³^,⁵^,⁴^* No mixing needed

Has a patented blend of special breast milk nutrients called nucleotides to help support the developing immune system

DHA and ARA, special nutrients found in breast milk shown to improve visual development in preterm infants

Provides calcium and phosphorus at concentrations necessary to achieve intrauterine accretion rates

Provides approximately 2 mg iron/kg body weight per day, when fed at 120 Cal/kg body weight per day

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Usage

Precautions

Very low-birth-weight infants are particularly susceptible to gastrointestinal complications; therefore, feeding should be initiated cautiously
Tolerance to enteral feedings should be confirmed by initially offering small volumes of hypocaloric formula followed by cautious progression to higher caloric feedings. Spitting up, excessive gastric residuals, abdominal distention, abnormal stools or stool patterns, or other signs of intestinal dysfunction have been associated with enteral feeding before the intestinal tract is ready to accommodate the regimen. At the first sign of these problems, enteral feeding should be slowed or discontinued.
Not intended for feeding low-birth-weight infants after they reach a weight of 3600 g (approximately 8 lb) or as directed by a doctor

Availability

Item	List Number
Similac Special Care 24 High Protein Ready to Feed Institutional / 2 fl oz Bottle / Case of 48	50849

US Patents 5,416,077; 5,492,899; 5,700,590

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Nutrition

Unflavored Ready to Feed

Similac Special Care 24 High Protein Ready to Feed Institutional / 2 fl oz Bottle / Case of 48

Serving Size: 100 Cal
Amount Per Serving	% DV	% RDI
Characteristics
Protein (% Cal): 13
Protein (Source): Nonfat Milk, Whey Protein Concentrate
Fat (% Cal): 47
Fat (Source): Medium Chain Triglycerides, Soy and Coconut Oils (0.25% DHA, 0.40% ARA)
Fat (ratio): 50:30:18
Carbohydrate (% Cal): 40
Carbohydrate (Source): Corn Syrup Solids, Lactose
Osmolality, mOsm/kg H2O: 280
Nutrient Data
Energy, Cal: 100
Volume, mL: 124
Protein, g: 3.3
Fat, g: 5.43
Linoleic Acid, mg: 700
Carbohydrate, g: 10
Potential Renal Solute Load, mOsm: 29.5
Water, g: 109
Vitamins
Vitamin A, IU: 1250
Vitamin D, IU: 150
Vitamin E, IU: 4.0
Vitamin K, mcg: 12
Thiamin (Vitamin B1), mcg: 250
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), mcg: 620
Vitamin B6, mcg: 250
Vitamin B12, mcg: 0.55
Niacin, mcg: 5000
Folic Acid, mcg: 37
Pantothenic Acid, mcg: 1900
Biotin, mcg: 37
Vitamin C, mg: 37
Choline, mg: 10
Inositol, mg: 40
Minerals
Calcium, mg: 180
Calcium, mEq: 9.0
Phosphorus, mg: 100
Magnesium, mg: 12
Iron, mg: 1.8
Zinc, mg: 1.5
Manganese, mcg: 12
Copper, mcg: 250
Iodine, mcg: 6
Selenium, mcg: 1.8
Sodium, mg: 43
Sodium, mEq: 1.9
Potassium, mg: 129
Potassium, mEq: 3.3
Chloride, mg: 81
Chloride, mEq: 2.3

Serving Size: 1000 mL
Amount Per Serving	% DV	% RDI
Characteristics
Protein (% Cal): 13
Protein (Source): Nonfat Milk, Whey Protein Concentrate
Fat (% Cal): 47
Fat (Source): Medium Chain Triglycerides, Soy and Coconut Oils (0.25% DHA, 0.40% ARA)
Fat (ratio): 50:30:18
Carbohydrate (% Cal): 40
Carbohydrate (Source): Corn Syrup Solids, Lactose
Osmolality, mOsm/kg H2O: 280
Nutrient Data
Energy, Cal: 812
Volume, mL: 1000
Protein, g: 26.8
Fat, g: 44.07
Linoleic Acid, mg: 5681
Carbohydrate, g: 81
Potential Renal Solute Load, mOsm: 240
Water, g: 885
Vitamins
Vitamin A, IU: 10,144
Vitamin D, IU: 1217
Vitamin E, IU: 32.5
Vitamin K, mcg: 97.4
Thiamin (Vitamin B1), mcg: 2029
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), mcg: 5032
Vitamin B6, mcg: 2029
Vitamin B12, mcg: 4.46
Niacin, mcg: 40,578
Folic Acid, mcg: 300
Pantothenic Acid, mcg: 15,419
Biotin, mcg: 300
Vitamin C, mg: 300
Choline, mg: 81
Inositol, mg: 325
Minerals
Calcium, mg: 1461
Calcium, mEq: 72.9
Phosphorus, mg: 812
Magnesium, mg: 97.4
Iron, mg: 14.6
Zinc, mg: 12.17
Manganese, mcg: 97
Copper, mcg: 2029
Iodine, mcg: 49
Selenium, mcg: 14.6
Sodium, mg: 349
Sodium, mEq: 15.2
Potassium, mg: 1047
Potassium, mEq: 26.8
Chloride, mg: 657
Chloride, mEq: 18.6

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Ingredients

Unflavored Ready to Feed

Water, Nonfat Milk, Corn Syrup Solids, Medium-Chain Triglycerides, Whey Protein Concentrate, Lactose, Soy Oil, Coconut Oil. Less than 0.5% of the Following: C. Cohnii Oil^*, M. Alpina Oil^†, Calcium Phosphate, Ascorbic Acid, Potassium Citrate, Calcium Carbonate, Soy Lecithin, Monoglycerides, Magnesium Chloride, m-Inositol, Sodium Citrate, Carrageenan, Potassium Hydroxide, Ferrous Sulfate, Choline Bitartrate, Taurine, Choline Chloride, Niacinamide, L-Carnitine, Zinc Sulfate, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Chloride, Potassium Phosphate, d-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Cupric Sulfate, Riboflavin, Thiamine Chloride Hydrochloride, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Beta-Carotene, Manganese Sulfate, Biotin, Phylloquinone, Sodium Selenate, Vitamin D3, Cyanocobalamin, and Nucleotides (Cytidine 5’-Monophosphate, Disodium Guanosine 5’-Monophosphate, Disodium Uridine 5’-Monophosphate, Adenosine 5’-Monophosphate).
^* A source of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).
^† A source of arachidonic acid (ARA).
Contains milk and soy ingredients.

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Preparation

Ready To Feed: Do not dilute unless directed by physician.
Can be mixed to a variety of caloric densities using the Similac® Special Care® Liqui-Mix™ System. Follow physician's instructions.

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