Aptamil Pepti-Junior (from birth)

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Aptamil Pepti-Junior is a Food for Special Medical Purposes for use under medical supervision in infants with malabsorption related conditions.

Aptamil Pepti-Junior:

An extensively hydrolysed whey-based formula, containing 50% medium-chain
triglycerides (MCT) and glucose syrup to promote digestion and absorption¹⁻³.
Has a low osmolality (210 mOsmol/kg H2O) and is suitable as a sole source of nutrition for infants and as a source of nourishment with other foods, for infants and children over 6 months of age.
Contains long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPs) and nucleotides

References: 1. Keohane PP et al. Gut 1985;26(9):907-13. 2. Bach AC, Babayan VK. Am J Clin Nutr 1982;36(5):950-62. 3. Ammoury RF, Croffie JM. Pediatr Rev 2010;31(10):407-16.

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Glucose syrup, Hydrolysed whey protein (from milk), Medium chain triglycerides (Coconut oil, Palm Oil), Vegetable oils (Rapeseed oil, Sunflower oil, Palm oil, High oleic sunflower oil), Maltodextrin, Calcium phosphate, Potassium citrate, Emulsifier (Citric acid esters of mono and diglycerides of fatty acids), Fish oil, Calcium chloride, Potassium dihydrogen phosphate, Oil from Mortierella alpina, Choline chloride, Magnesium hydrogen phosphate, Vitamin C, Inositol, Taurine, Sodium chloride, Potassium chloride, L-Carnitine, Ferrous sulphate, Zinc sulphate, Vitamin E, Uridine 5’-monophosphate sodium salt, Cytidine 5’-monophosphate, Antioxidant (Ascorbyl palmitate), Pantothenic acid, Adenosine 5’-monophosphate, Inosine 5’-monophosphate sodium salt, Nicotinamide, Guanosine 5’-monophosphate sodium salt, Copper sulphate, Riboflavin, Vitamin A, Thiamin, Vitamin B₆, Potassium iodide, Folic acid, Sodium selenite, Manganese sulphate, Vitamin K₁, Biotin, Vitamin D₃, Vitamin B₁₂.

Allergy Advice. For allergens, see ingredients in bold.

It is important to provide parents with advice on how to make up specialist infant milk, as they may not be aware that it can differ from standard formula. Here is some general guidance, but please see preparation instructions on the product packaging for further information.

STEP 1. Wash hands and sterilise all utensils according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

STEP 2. Boil one litre of fresh water. Leave kettle to cool for no longer than 30 mins. Measure the required amount of water into a sterilised bottle. Be careful of scalding. Do not use artificially softened or repeatedly boiled water.

STEP 3. Using the scoop provided, level off the powder with a clean knife. Do not press or heap the powder.

STEP 4. Add the correct measure of powder to the water. Adding too many or too few scoops can be harmful. Cap the bottle and shake vigorously for 25 seconds to dissolve the powder. Remove cap and replace with a sterilised teat.

STEP 5. Cool under running tap. Check temperature of feed. Feed immediately.

Not suitable for intravenous use.
Not suitable for infants with galactosaemia, galactokinase deficiency or anaphylaxis.
It is not suitable for vegetarians due to the processing of some ingredients and it contains LCPs derived from fish oil.

Available in a tin
Scoop size: 4.3g

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Important notice

Breastfeeding is best for babies. Aptamil Pepti-Junior is a food for special medical purposes for the dietary management of malabsorption related conditions. It should only be used under medical supervision, after full consideration of the feeding options available including breastfeeding. Suitable for use as the sole source of nutrition for infants from birth, and/or as part of a balanced diet from 6-12 months.

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