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

• Calcium and phosphorus at concentrations - and ratio (1.8:1) - that supports intrauterine accretion rates¹

• Approximately 2 mg iron/kg body weight per day, when fed at 120 Cal/kg body weight per day

• Kosher

• Halal

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Nutrition

Unflavored Ready to Feed

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

Serving Size: 100 Cal
Amount Per Serving	% DV	% RDI
Characteristics
Protein, % Cal: 12
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: 41
Carbohydrate Source: Corn Syrup Solids, Lactose
Carbohydrate Ratio: 50:50
Osmolality, mOsm/kg H2O: 235
Nutrient Data
Energy, Cal: 100
Volume, mL: 148
Protein, g: 3.0
Fat, g: 5.43
Carbohydrate, g: 10.3
Potential Renal Solute Load, mOsm: 27.8
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
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: 12
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: 41
Carbohydrate Source: Corn Syrup Solids, Lactose
Carbohydrate Ratio: 50:50
Osmolality, mOsm/kg H2O: 235
Nutrient Data
Energy, Cal: 676
Volume, mL: 1000
Protein, g: 20.29
Fat, g: 36.72
Carbohydrate, g: 69.7
Potential Renal Solute Load, mOsm: 188.2
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: 33,815
Folic Acid (Folacin), mcg: 250
Pantothenic Acid, mcg: 12,850
Biotin, mcg: 250
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), mg: 250
Choline, mg: 68
Inositol, mg: 271
Minerals
Calcium, mg: 1217
Calcium, mEq: 60.7
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
Sodium, mEq: 12.6
Potassium, mg: 872
Potassium, mEq: 22.3
Chloride, mg: 548
Chloride, mEq: 15.5

Ingredients

Unflavored Ready to Feed

• Similac Special Care 20 with Iron Ready to Feed Institutional / 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, 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.

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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.
  
  

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