Gentle Start LF

Gentle Start LF

Complete nutritional product

Gentle Start LF is a nutritionally complete Food for Special Medical Purposes infant formula with added carbohydrate, fat, vitamins and minerals. It is suitable as a sole source of nutrition for infants from birth up to 12 months of age, or as part of a mixed weaning diet. It may be used in older children and adults with lactose intolerance as part of a lactose free diet. It is designed for the dietary management of primary and secondary lactose intolerance in infants and young children.

  • Format: Powder
  • Pack: 400g
  • Case: 6 tins
  • Flavour: Unflavored
  • Age: 0-12 Months
  • Gluten free

Nutritional Information

Energy Distribution

  • Fat46%
  • Carbohydrate46%
  • Protein8%

Sources

Protein
Cow's milk containing casein and whey proteins.
Fats
Cream; sunflower, rapeseed and coconut oils
Fiber
Galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS)
Carbohydrates
Maltodextrin and lactose from milk and whey

At a Glance

  • Energy: 509 Kcal per 100 g
  • Per serving: 66 Kcal
  • Serving Size: 13 g
  • Gluten free
  • Lactose: 7.2 g per 100 ml
  • Osmolarity: 280 mOsm/L
  • Osmolality: 300 mOsm/kg
  • Scoop size: 4.3 g

Nutritional Table

NutrientUnitPer 100 mLPer 100 g
EnergykJ2882133
Energykcal69509
Fatg3.525.8
Saturatedg1.39.3
α-linolenic acidmg49.7368
DHAmg18130
Linoleic acidmg5123794
Arachidonic acidmg16119
Trans fatmg00
Carbohydrateg7.958.5
Of which sugarsg7.253.1
Added sugarsg00
Maltodextring0.64.1
Lactoseg7.253.1
GOSg0.21.6
Proteing1.510.8
Sodiummg24.8184
Potassiummg72.1534
Chloridemg53.2394
Calciummg51.2379
Phosphorousmg39.0289
Magnesiummg5.440
Ironmg0.54.0
Zincmg0.53.9
Manganesemg5.440
Flouridemg<=68.7364
Copperµg49.7368
Iodineµg13.197.1
Seleniumµg2.619
Vitamin Aµg63464
Vitamin Dµg111
Vitamin Emg16.0
Vitamin Kµg641
Vitamin Cmg1180
Vitamin B1/Thiamineµg67494
Vitamin B2/Riboflavinµg1601186
Niacinmg0.43
Vitamin B6µg67494
Folate (DFE)µg1398.8
Pantothenic acidmg0.53.5
Vitamin B12µg0.32
Vitamin B8µg215
Taurinemg4.735
Cholinemg13.499
Inositolmg5.944
L-Carnitinemg2.015

Serving Size: 13 g.

Ingredients

Skimmed cow's milk, demineralized whey (cow's milk), sunflower oil, coconut oil, rapeseed oil, maltodextrin, lactose (cow's milk), galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS), DHA powder (plant source), arachidonic powder, vitamins (C, E, B3, B5, A, B1, B6, B2, B9, K, B8, D, B12), minerals (dipotassium phosphate, tricalcique phosphate, calcium carbonate, potassium hydroxide, sodium chloride, potassium chloride, ferrous sulfate, zinc sulfate, copper gluconate, sodium selenite, manganese gluconate, magnesium sulfate, potassium iodide), taurine, choline bitartrate, inositol, L-carnitine, emulsifier sunflower lecithin, antioxidants: mixed tocopherols, ascorbyl palmitate.

Allergens: Product contains milk and fish oil

Indications and Warnings

Indication

  • For the dietary management of primary and secondary lactose intolerance in infants and young children.

Warnings and precautions

  • Breast milk is the best food for infants and is recommended for as long as possible during infancy.
  • Good maternal nutrition is essential to prepare and maintain breastfeeding.
  • If breastfeeding is not applied, an infant milk may be used according to health professional advice.
  • Must be used under medical supervision.
  • Not suitable for parenteral use
  • Not suitable for patients with galactosaemia
  • Not suitable for patients with soya or cows' milk intolerance.
  • For oral use only.
  • Suitable as a sole source of nutrition.
  • Do not boil mixture or use terminal sterilization.
  • Never use a microwave oven to warm formula.
  • Serious burns can result.

Instructions for Use

Preparation

  • 1 Scoop (4.3g of powder): 30ml cooled, previously boiled water.
  • Wash hand thoroughly.
  • Clean and sterilize the feeding bottle, the teat, and all used materials.
  • Boil clean drinking water for 5 minutes then leave to cool down to 40°C, or heat clean fresh bottled water with a low mineral content to 40°C.
  • Pour required amount of hot water into a sterilized feeding bottle.
  • Add measure correct quantity of powder into the feeding bottle using only the measuring scoop provided in the tin.
  • Always ensure the scoopfuls are levelled and that the powder is not packed.
  • Close the feeding bottle, shake well until the powder is dissolved completely.
  • Let formula cool to lukewarm temperature (37°C), test the temperature by shaking a few drops onto the side of your wrist.
  • Prepare bottle feed always fresh and discard unfinished feeds.
  • Please monitor dental care, especially before bedtime.

Directions for use

  • Oral / Tube Feeding
  • Gentle Start LF is specifically designed for formula fed babies from birth to help with symptoms such as diarrhea associated with lactose intolerance.

Storage and Product Details

  • Store in a cool, dry place (5-25°C) away from direct sunlight.
  • Always replace the lid after use.
  • Once opened, use within three weeks.
Shelf life
18 months
Catalogue number
ES115
Barcode (GTIN)
06287043710804

This page is general product information and is not medical advice. Foods for special medical purposes must be used under medical supervision. Always read the label and consult a healthcare professional. Health information disclaimer