Similac® Special Care® 20 With Iron

Similac® Special Care® 20 With Iron


Premature Infant Formula with Iron
  • A 20 Cal/fl oz iron-fortified feeding for growing, low-birth-weight infants and premature infants.
  • Use under medical supervision.

Features
  • A nutrient profile identical to Similac Special Care 24 per 100 Cal.
  • Has a unique blend of nucleotides to help support the developing immune system.
  • DHA and ARA, nutrients naturally found in breastmilk that are important for brain and eye development.
  • Lutein and DHA to support the developing eyes and brain.
  • Calcium and phosphorus at concentrations - and ratio (1.8:1) - that supports intrauterine accretion rates.1
  • Approximately 2 mg iron/kg body weight per day, when fed at 120 Cal/kg body weight per day.
  • Mixes easily with other Similac® Special Care® formulas for a variety of high-caloric, nutrient-dense formulas–helps eliminate potential for mixing errors.
  • Kosher.
  • Halal.

Precautions

  • 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.
  • If signs of intolerance develop, slow feeding or discontinue.
  • Never use a microwave oven to warm formula. Serious burns can result.
1 Mize et al. Am J Clin Nutr 1995;62:385-391.
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Availability
List Number Item
52418 Similac Special Care 20 with Iron Ready to Feed Inst / 2-fl-oz (59-mL) Bottle / 48 ct (discontinued)
56265 Similac Special Care 20 with Iron and Lutein & DHA RTF Inst / 2-fl-oz (59-mL) Bottle / 48 ct

Nutrition

Unflavored Ready to Feed


  • Similac Special Care 20 with Iron Ready to Feed Inst / 2-fl-oz (59-mL) Bottle / 48 ct (discontinued)

Serving Size: 100 Cal

Amount Per Serving % DV % RDI
Nutrient Data
Calories: 100    
Volume, mL: 148    
Protein, g: 3.0    
Fat, g: 5.43    
Carbohydrate, g: 10.3    
Water, g: 133    
Linoleic Acid, mg: 700    
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 (Folacin), mcg: 37    
Pantothenic Acid, mcg: 1900    
Biotin, mcg: 37    
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), mg: 37    
Choline, mg: 10    
Inositol, mg: 40    
Minerals
Calcium, mg: 180    
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    
Potassium, mg: 129    
Chloride, mg: 81    


Serving Size: 1000 mL

Amount Per Serving % DV % RDI
Nutrient Data
Calories: 676    
Volume, mL: 1000    
Protein, g: 20.29    
Fat, g: 36.72    
Carbohydrate, g: 69.7    
Water, g: 899    
Linoleic Acid, mg: 4734    
Vitamins
Vitamin A, IU: 8454    
Vitamin D, IU: 1014    
Vitamin E, IU: 27.1    
Vitamin K, mcg: 81.2    
Thiamin (Vitamin B1), mcg: 1691    
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), mcg: 4193    
Vitamin B6, mcg: 1691    
Vitamin B12, mcg: 3.72    
Niacin, mcg: 33815    
Folic Acid (Folacin), mcg: 250    
Pantothenic Acid, mcg: 12850    
Biotin, mcg: 250    
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), mg: 250    
Choline, mg: 68    
Inositol, mg: 271    
Minerals
Calcium, mg: 1217    
Phosphorus, mg: 676    
Magnesium, mg: 81.2    
Iron, mg: 12.2    
Zinc, mg: 10.14    
Manganese, mcg: 81    
Copper, mcg: 1691    
Iodine, mcg: 41    
Selenium, mcg: 12.2    
Sodium, mg: 291    
Potassium, mg: 872    
Chloride, mg: 548    


Unflavored Ready to Drink


  • Similac Special Care 20 with Iron and Lutein & DHA RTF Inst / 2-fl-oz (59-mL) Bottle / 48 ct

Serving Size: 100 Cal

Amount Per Serving % DV % RDI
Nutrient Data
Calories: 100    
Volume, mL: 148    
Protein, g: 3.0    
Fat, g: 5.43    
Carbohydrate, g: 10.3    
Water, g: 133    
Linoleic Acid, mg: 700    
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 (Folacin), mcg: 37    
Pantothenic Acid, mcg: 1900    
Biotin, mcg: 37    
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), mg: 37    
Choline, mg: 10    
Inositol, mg: 40    
Minerals
Calcium, mg: 180    
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    
Potassium, mg: 129    
Chloride, mg: 81    


Serving Size: 1000 mL

Amount Per Serving % DV % RDI
Nutrient Data
Calories: 676    
Volume, mL: 1000    
Protein, g: 20.29    
Fat, g: 36.72    
Carbohydrate, g: 69.7    
Water, g: 899    
Linoleic Acid, mg: 4734    
Vitamins
Vitamin A, IU: 8454    
Vitamin D, IU: 1014    
Vitamin E, IU: 27.1    
Vitamin K, mcg: 81.2    
Thiamin (Vitamin B1), mcg: 1691    
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), mcg: 4193    
Vitamin B6, mcg: 1691    
Vitamin B12, mcg: 3.72    
Niacin, mcg: 33815    
Folic Acid (Folacin), mcg: 250    
Pantothenic Acid, mcg: 12850    
Biotin, mcg: 250    
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), mg: 250    
Choline, mg: 68    
Inositol, mg: 271    
Minerals
Calcium, mg: 1217    
Phosphorus, mg: 676    
Magnesium, mg: 81.2    
Iron, mg: 12.2    
Zinc, mg: 10.14    
Manganese, mcg: 81    
Copper, mcg: 1691    
Iodine, mcg: 41    
Selenium, mcg: 12.2    
Sodium, mg: 291    
Potassium, mg: 872    
Chloride, mg: 548    


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Ingredients

Unflavored Ready to Feed


  • Similac Special Care 20 with Iron Ready to Feed Inst / 2-fl-oz (59-mL) Bottle / 48 ct (discontinued)

Water, Nonfat Milk, Corn Syrup Solids, Medium-Chain Triglycerides, Lactose, Whey Protein Concentrate, Soy Oil, Coconut Oil. Less than 0.5% of the Following: C. Cohnii Oil, M. Alpina Oil, Calcium Phosphate, Ascorbic Acid, Magnesium Chloride, Soy Lecithin, Monoglycerides, Potassium Citrate, m-Inositol, Carrageenan, Calcium Carbonate, Sodium Citrate, Potassium Hydroxide, Ferrous Sulfate, Choline Bitartrate, Taurine, Niacinamide, Choline Chloride, L-Carnitine, Zinc Sulfate, Potassium Chloride, Salt, 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).
Contains milk and soy ingredients.

Unflavored Ready to Drink


  • Similac Special Care 20 with Iron and Lutein & DHA RTF Inst / 2-fl-oz (59-mL) Bottle / 48 ct

Water, Nonfat Milk, Corn Syrup Solids, Medium-Chain Triglycerides, Lactose, Whey Protein Concentrate, Soy Oil, Coconut Oil. Less than 0.5% of the Following: C. Cohnii Oil, M. Alpina Oil, Beta-Carotene, Lutein, Calcium Phosphate, Ascorbic Acid, Magnesium Chloride, Soy Lecithin, Monoglycerides, Potassium Citrate, m-Inositol, Carrageenan, Calcium Carbonate, Sodium Citrate, Potassium Hydroxide, Ferrous Sulfate, Choline Bitartrate, Taurine, Niacinamide, Choline Chloride, L-Carnitine, Zinc Sulfate, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Potassium Phosphate, d-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Cupric Sulfate, Riboflavin, Thiamine Chloride Hydrochloride, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, 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).
Contains milk and soy ingredients.
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Preparation

  • Ready to Feed

    The health of the infant depends on carefully following the directions for preparation and use. Proper hygiene, handling and storage are important when preparing infant formula.
    • Do not add water.
    • Shake very well.
    • Do not use if breakaway ring is missing or broken.
    • Twist off cap.
    • Twist on nipple and ring.
    • Pour desired amount into feeding container or attach nipple and ring (not included).
    • Once oral feeding begins, use within one hour or discard.
    • If signs of intolerance develop, slow feeding or discontinue.

  • Can be mixed to a variety of caloric densities using the Similac® Special Care® LiquiMix ® System. Follow physician's instructions.


Storage & Handling

  • Ready to Feed
    • Avoid prolonged exposure of bottles to light.
    • Store unopened at room temperature; avoid extreme temperatures.
    • If original bottle was not used for feeding, recap immediately and store in refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
    • Do not reuse bottle.



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