RCF®
No Added Carbohydrate Soy Infant Formula Base With Iron
For use in the dietary management of patients unable to tolerate the type or amount of carbohydrate in milk or conventional infant formulas; or seizure disorders requiring a ketogenic diet. Use under medical supervision.
Hospitals and other institutions can order Abbott Nutrition products by calling toll-free, (800) 551-5838, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. EST.
AVAILABILITY
FEATURES
- The only commercial infant formula available for the dietary management of seizures in infants.
- Formulated to allow physician to prescribe type and amount of carbohydrate (that can be tolerated) with the assurance that other nutrient needs will be met.
- Soy protein isolate to avoid symptoms of cow's-milk-protein allergy or sensitivity.
- 1.8 mg of iron (as ferrous sulfate) per 100 Cal if carbohydrate is added to make a 20 Cal/fl oz feeding.
- L-carnitine (3 mg/100 mL) and taurine (12 mg/100 mL).
- Lactose-free.
- Gluten-free.
- Halal.
- Kosher.
PRECAUTIONS
- Never use a microwave oven to prepare or warm formula. Serious burns can result.
- Ketogenic Diet: Added carbohydrate may not be recommended. Follow physician's instructions.
PREPARATION
- Concentrated Liquid
Your baby's health depends on carefully following these directions. Failure to follow these directions could result in severe harm. Ask your baby's physician if you need to boil (sterilize) bottle, nipple and ring before use.
For 20 Cal/fl oz Formula:- Use the type and amount of carbohydrate specified by your physician (see table below).
- Dissolve carbohydrate in 12 fl oz of water, cover and bring to a boil. Keep covered; allow to cool.
- Rinse can lid and shake very well. Open with clean punch-type opener.
- Add RCF to cooled carbohydrate solution prepared in step 1. Mix and pour into bottles (or cup).
- Once feeding begins, use within 1 hour or discard.
For 54 g of carbohydrate, add one of the following:Table Sugar (Sucrose) 4 Level Tbsp Fructose Powder 4 Level Tbsp Dextrose Powder (Hydrous) 6 Level Tbsp
Storage & Handling
- Concentrated Liquid
- Cover opened can, refrigerate and use within 48 hours.
- Store prepared formula in the refrigerator and feed to baby within 48 hours
- Store unopened product at room temperature; avoid extreme temperatures.
NUTRITION
Unflavored Concentrated Liquid
- RCF Concentrated Liquid / 13-fl-oz (384-mL) can / 12 ct
Serving size: 100 mL Unreconstituted
- Amount per Serving
- % DV
- % RDI
- Nutrient Data
- Volume, mL
- 100
- Protein, g
- 4.0
- Fat, g
- 7.2
- Carbohydrate, g
- 0.07
- Water, g
- 88
- Calories
- 81
- Linoleic Acid, mg
- 1352
- Vitamins
- Vitamin A, IU
- 405
- Vitamin D, IU
- 81
- Vitamin E, IU
- 2.0
- Vitamin K, mcg
- 15
- Thiamin (Vitamin B1), mcg
- 80
- Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), mcg
- 120
- Vitamin B6, mcg
- 80
- Vitamin B12, mcg
- 0.6
- Niacin, mcg
- 1800
- Folic Acid (Folacin), mcg
- 20
- Pantothenic Acid, mcg
- 1000
- Biotin, mcg
- 6.1
- Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), mg
- 12
- Choline, mg
- 15.7
- Inositol, mg
- 6.5
- Minerals
- Calcium, mg
- 140
- Phosphorus, mg
- 100
- Magnesium, mg
- 10.0
- Iron, mg
- 2.4
- Zinc, mg
- 1.0
- Manganese, mcg
- 34
- Copper, mcg
- 100
- Iodine, mcg
- 20.3
- Selenium, mcg
- 2.7
- Sodium, mg
- 59.1
- Sodium, mEq
- 2.6
- Potassium, mg
- 146
- Potassium, mEq
- 3.7
- Chloride, mg
- 83
- Chloride, mEq
- 2.3
Unflavored Concentrated Liquid
- RCF Concentrated Liquid / 13-fl-oz (384-mL) can / 12 ct
Serving size: 100 Cal (5 fl oz, prepared as directed)*
- Amount per Serving
- % DV
- % RDI
- Nutrient Data
- Volume, mL
- 148
- Protein, g
- 3.0
- Fat, g
- 5.3
- Carbohydrate, g
- 10.1
- Water, g
- 133
- Calories
- 100
- Linoleic Acid, mg
- 1000
- Vitamins
- Vitamin A, IU
- 300
- Vitamin D, IU
- 60
- Vitamin E, IU
- 1.5
- Vitamin K, mcg
- 11
- Thiamin (Vitamin B1), mcg
- 60
- Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), mcg
- 90
- Vitamin B6, mcg
- 60
- Vitamin B12, mcg
- 0.4
- Niacin, mcg
- 1350
- Folic Acid (Folacin), mcg
- 15
- Pantothenic Acid, mcg
- 750
- Biotin, mcg
- 4.5
- Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), mg
- 9
- Choline, mg
- 12
- Inositol, mg
- 5
- Minerals
- Calcium, mg
- 105
- Phosphorus, mg
- 75
- Magnesium, mg
- 7.5
- Iron, mg
- 1.8
- Zinc, mg
- 0.75
- Manganese, mcg
- 25
- Copper, mcg
- 75
- Iodine, mcg
- 15
- Selenium, mcg
- 2.0
- Sodium, mg
- 44
- Sodium, mEq
- 1.9
- Potassium, mg
- 108
- Potassium, mEq
- 2.8
- Chloride, mg
- 62
- Chloride, mEq
- 1.8
- * 54 g of carbohydrate, 12 fl oz of water are mixed with 13 fl oz of RCF; yields 26 fl oz.
INGREDIENTS
Unflavored Concentrated Liquid
- RCF Concentrated Liquid / 13-fl-oz (384-mL) can / 12 ct
Water (88%), Soy Protein Isolate (5%), High Oleic Safflower Oil (3%), Soy Oil (2%), Coconut oil (2%). Less than 1% of: Calcium Phosphate, Potassium Citrate, Potassium Chloride, Magnesium Chloride, Monoglycerides, Soy Lecithin, Carrageenan, Salt, L-Methionine, Ascorbic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Choline Chloride, Taurine, m-Inositol, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, L-Carnitine, Niacinamide, d-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, Calcium Pantothenate, Cupric Sulfate, Thiamine Chloride Hydrochloride, Vitamin A Palmitate, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Potassium Iodide, Phylloquinone, Biotin, Beta-Carotene, Sodium Selenate, Vitamin D3, and Cyanocobalamin.
Contains soy ingredients.
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