Infant Formula (OTC)

Brand and Other Names:Enfamil, Isomil, more...Nursoy, Pregestimil, Prosobee, Similac, Soyalac

Suggested Dosing

AdultPediatric

Not indicated; see pediatric dosing

Diedary Supplement

100 cal/kg/day; volume/feed 30 mL/kg <1 L/day

Enfamil

  • Protein Source: Milk & whey
  • Cal/oz: 20,24

Similac

  • Protein Source: Milk
  • Cal/oz: 13,20,24,27

SMA

  • Protein Source: Milk & whey
  • Cal/oz: 13,20,24,27

Isomil

  • Protein Source: Soy & methionine
  • Cal/oz: 20

Nursoy

  • Protein Source: Soy & methionine
  • Cal/oz: 20

ProSoBee

  • Protein Source: Soy & methionine
  • Cal/oz: 20

Pregestimil

  • Protein Source: hydrolyzed casein
  • 55% fats from MCT oil
  • Cal/oz: 20,24

Soyalac

  • Protein Source: Soy & methionine
  • Cal/oz: 20
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Suggested Uses

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Adverse Effects

Frequency Not Defined

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Warnings

Contraindications

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Pregnancy & Lactation

Pregnancy Category: N/A

Lactation: N/A

Pregnancy Categories

A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.

B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.

C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.

D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.

X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.

NA: Information not available.

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Pharmacology

Mechanism of Action

Works as dietary supplement

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