Similac Special Care 24 Ready to Use Infant Formula is an iron-fortified, nutrient-dense formula developed to support the specialized nutritional needs of growing premature and low-birth-weight infants. Designed for use under medical supervision, this ready-to-feed formula provides complete, balanced nutrition to promote healthy growth during early developmental stages.

DHA, lutein, and vitamin E are important elements of breast milk that make up a special blend called OptiGRO.

• Lutein promotes good eye health.
• DHA helps the brain and eyes grow.
• Vitamin E is a vital ingredient for supporting growing cells.

Features

• Volume: 2 oz.
• Flavor: Unflavored.
• Halal, Kosher, and Gluten-free.
• The calcium-to-phosphorus ratio (1.8:1) helps support mineral accretion similar to intrauterine growth.
• Provides approximately 2 mg of iron/kg/day when fed at 120 Cal/kg/day to support normal iron status.
• Lutein, naturally present in human colostrum and breast milk, supports healthy eye development in premature infants.
• Clinical research indicates support for improved body composition, early language development, and visual development in preterm infants.

Ingredients: Water, Nonfat Milk, Corn Syrup Solids, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Lactose, Whey Protein Concentrate, Soy Oil, Coconut Oil. Less than 0.5% of: C. Cohnii Oil, M. Alpina Oil, Beta-Carotene, Lutein, Calcium Phosphate, Ascorbic Acid, Potassium Citrate, Calcium Carbonate, Soy Lecithin, Monoglycerides, Magnesium Chloride, m-Inositol, Sodium Citrate, Carrageenan, Potassium Hydroxide, Ferrous Sulfate, Choline Bitartrate, Taurine, Choline Chloride, Niacinamide, L-Carnitine, Zinc Sulfate, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Potassium Phosphate, d-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Cupric Sulfate, Riboflavin, Thiamine Chloride Hydrochloride, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Manganese Sulfate, Biotin, Phylloquinone, Sodium Selenate, Vitamin D3, Cyanocobalamin, and Nucleotides (Cytidine 5’-Monophosphate, Disodium Guanosine 5’-Monophosphate, Disodium Uridine 5’-Monophosphate, Adenosine 5’-Monophosphate). Contains milk and soy ingredients.

Preparation:

Instructions for Use: The health of the infant depends on carefully following the directions for preparation and use. Proper hygiene, handling, and storage are important when preparing infant formula.

• Do not add water.
• Shake very well.
• Do not use if the breakaway ring is missing or broken.
• Twist off cap.
• Twist the nipple and the ring.
• Pour desired amount into feeding container (Volu-Feed or syringe) or attach clean, single-use nipple and ring (not included). Use a sterile nipple and ring if directed.
• Once oral feeding begins, use within one hour or discard.
• Use once feeding tolerance is established. If signs of intolerance develop, slow feeding or discontinue.
• If signs of intolerance develop, slow feeding or discontinue.

Storage & Handling

Instructions for Use:

• Do not reuse the bottle.
• Avoid prolonged exposure of bottles to light.
• For mixing: pour, recap, refrigerate, and use within 24 hours.
• Store unopened at room temperature; avoid extreme temperatures.

Precautions:

• Never use a microwave oven to warm formula. Serious burns can result.
• Not intended for feeding low-birth-weight infants after they reach a weight of 3600 g (approximately 8 lb) or as directed by a physician.
• Very-low-birth-weight infants are particularly susceptible to gastrointestinal complications; therefore, feeding should be initiated cautiously.
• Tolerance to enteral feedings should be confirmed by initially offering small volumes of formula, followed by cautious progression to higher caloric feedings.
• Spitting up, abdominal distension, abnormal stools or stool patterns, excessive gastric residuals, or other signs of intestinal dysfunction have been associated with enteral feeding before the intestinal tract is ready to accommodate the regimen. At the first signs of these problems, enteral feeding should be slowed or discontinued.