Nutrition support of infants with hypercalcemia, as may occur in infants with Williams syndrome, osteopetrosis, and primary neonatal hyperparathyroidism, and when a low-calcium/vitamin D-free formula is needed
Never use a microwave to warm mixture. Serious burns can result.
Not for parenteral use
Use under medical supervision
Precautions
Must be given only to infants whose calcium and/or vitamin D intake must be severely restricted, as in hypercalcemia, and who are under strict medical supervision.
Calcium, vitamin D, and phosphorus requirements should be determined by appropriate laboratory tests.
Features
The only commercially available formula for the management of hypercalcemia in infants
Contains no vitamin D
Contains only a minimal amount of calcium (less than 50 mg/100 g powder; less than 10 mg/100 Cal)
Nutritionally complete—when prepared as directed, meets the American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Nutrition recommendations for all nutrients including vitamins and minerals except calcium, vitamin D and phosphorus
Supplemented with L-carnitine (7 mg/100 g) and taurine (35 mg/100 g)
Eliminates the need to prepare a modular formula
Availability
Size
Container
List No.
13.2oz(375 g)
can (with measuring scoop); 6/case
53328
Preparation
To Make (Approx)
Water (fl oz)
Scoop(s) of Powder (Use scoop in can)
2 fl oz
2
1 unpacked, level
4 fl oz
4
2 unpacked level
6 fl oz
6
3 unpacked level
26 fl oz
24
1 unpacked, level US measuring cup
The contents of one (375 g) can will make approximately 96 fl oz of formula when mixed as directed.
Approximate Weights
Unpacked, level US standard household measures
Household Measure (US)
Weight (Metric)
1 Tablespoon
7 g
1/4 Cup
26 g
1/3 Cup
35 g
1/2 Cup
53 g
1 Cup
105 g
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