Infant Formulas (Systemic)
Category- Nutritional replacement—Infant Formulas, Hypoallergenic; Infant
Formulas, Milk-based; Infant Formulas,
Soy-based
DescriptionInfant formulas are used to supply all or part of the nutrients
infants need for growth and development. These formulas are used by the body
for energy and to form substances for normal body functions.
The amount and type of nutrients contained in infant formulas are regulated
by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA also regulates the manufacturing
process, labeling, and recall procedure for infant formulas.
Infant formulas are available without a prescription. However, they should
only be used under medical supervision. They are available in the following
forms:
Oral
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Infant Formulas, Hypoallergenic (for infants allergic to milk)
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Oral concentrate (U.S.)
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Oral solution (U.S. and Canada)
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Powder for oral solution (U.S. and Canada)
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Infant Formulas, Milk-based (for infants not allergic to milk)
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Oral concentrate (U.S.)
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Oral powder (U.S.)
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Oral solution (U.S. and Canada)
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Powder for oral solution (U.S. and Canada)
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Infant Formulas, Soy-based (for infants allergic to milk but not
to soy)
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Oral concentrate (U.S. and Canada)
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Oral solution (U.S. and Canada)
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Powder for oral solution (U.S. and Canada)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S.—
- Alimentum 1
- Alsoy 3
- Carnation Follow-Up Formula 2
- Carnation Good Start 2
- Enfamil 2
- Enfamil Human Milk Fortifier 2
- Enfamil with Iron 2
- Enfamil Premature Formula 2
- Enfamil Premature Formula with Iron 2
- Gerber Baby Formula with Iron 2
- Gerber Soy Formula 3
- Isomil 3
- Isomil SF 3
- Lactofree 2
- Nursoy 3
- Nutramigen 1
- Preemie SMA 20 2
- Preemie SMA 24 2
- Pregestimil 1
- ProSobee 3
- RCF 3
- Similac 13 2
- Similac 20 2
- Similac 24 2
- Similac 27 2
- Similac with Iron 20 2
- Similac with Iron 24 2
- Similac Natural Care Human Milk Fortifier 2
- Similac PM 60/40 2
- Similac Special Care 20 2
- Similac Special Care 24 2
- Similac Special Care with Iron 24 2
- SMA 13 2
- SMA 20 2
- SMA 24 2
- SMA 27 2
- SMA Lo-Iron 13 2
- SMA Lo-Iron 20 2
- SMA Lo-Iron 24 2
- Soyalac 3
In Canada—
- Alimentum 1
- Isomil 3
- Nursoy 3
- Nutramigen 1
- Preemie SMA 20 2
- Preemie SMA 24 2
- Pregestimil 1
- ProSobee 3
- RCF 3
- Similac 13 2
- Similac 20 2
- Similac 24 2
- Similac 27 2
- Similac PM 60/40 2
- Similac Special Care 20 2
- Similac Special Care 24 2
- SMA 13 2
- SMA 20 2
- SMA 24 2
- SMA 27 2
- SMA Lo-Iron 13 2
- SMA Lo-Iron 20 2
- SMA Lo-Iron 24 2
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Note:
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For quick reference, the following infant formulas are numbered
to match the corresponding brand names.
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| 1. |
Infant Formulas, Hypoallergenic |
| 2. |
Infant Formulas, Milk-based |
| 3. |
InfantFormulas, Soy-based |
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