Nutramigen®
Nutramigen® - over 60 years of managing infants with cow's milk allergy
Nutramigen is a special, hypoallergenic formula for babies and children with cow's milk allergy
or intolerance1,2.
Cow's milk allergy/intolerance may result in a variety of symptoms which may include eczema,
colic, diarrhoea or
constipation.
What is special about Nutramigen®?
The protein in Nutramigen has been extensively broken down (hydrolysed) into tiny pieces that are not recognised by the immune system and will not trigger an allergic
reaction in most infants.
Nutramigen is lactose-free and is available as Nutramigen 1, which is suitable for babies from birth and Nutramigen 2, which is suitable
from 6 months onwards and contains more calcium for older babies.
If your baby has severe or multiple food allergies your healthcare professional may recommend Nutramigen AA.
What is Nutramigen® AA?
Nutramigen AA is an amino acid based formula for babies with a severe cow's milk protein allergy or with multiple food allergies1,
who may not tolerate an extensively hydrolysed formula. The protein in Nutramigen AA has been completely broken down into amino acids, the building blocks of protein.
LIPIL® is a blend of nutrients DHA and ARA, also known as Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids. DHA and ARA are present in breast milk and are important building blocks for baby's
brain and eye.
If your baby has a cow's milk allergy and difficulty absorbing fat your healthcare professional may recommend
Pregestimil.
Feeding Tips
Due to their special formulation Nutramigen 1 & 2 and Nutramigen AA smell and taste different to routine formulas. The following tips will help your baby to get used to the new taste:
- If you need to supplement your breastfeeds with Nutramigen, try to express some breast milk and mix it 50:50 with freshly prepared Nutramigen. Your dietitian can give you more advice
about this.
- It may take a few days for your baby to get used to the taste of Nutramigen. Try to be positive during feeding times, even if you don't like the smell. Babies often respond to parents'
reactions! Remember your sense of taste and smell is different from your baby's which is not so well developed at this age.
- Older children may prefer to take the formula from a covered cup. They may also prefer to have the formula as a cold drink.
- Ask your dietitian for advice regarding weaning your baby and for milk free recipes. For more information please phone our Mead Johnson Careline on 00800 8834 2568.
Baby's fed Nutramigen, Nutramigen AA or Pregestimil may produce frequent loose stools of a greenish colour - this is quite normal.
Availability?
Nutramigen 1, Nutramigen 2 and Nutramigen AA are available from pharmacies, both over the counter and on prescription.
Pharmacy Ordering PIP Code:
Nutramigen 1: 019-8861
Nutramigen 2: 298-7766
Nutramigen AA: 338-3394
We have a selection of "milk-free recipes" available to help you manage your child's diet. Please contact our Mead Johnson Careline on 00800 8834 2568
1. Rugo E et al. Clin Exp Allergy 1992;22:635-639
2. Caffarelli C et al. Clin Exp Allergy 2002;32:74-70
3. Burks W et al. J Pediatr (in press)
