Gentle Start Preterm

Gentle Start Preterm

Powder

Gentle Start Preterm powder is a Food for Special Medical Purposes for use under medical supervision. This is milk based powdered formula containing enriched nutrition with increased protein, vitamins, minerals, and increased calories for growth, calcium and phosphorus for growing bones. It is suitable from birth till 12 months.

  • Format: Powder
  • Pack: 400g
  • Case: 6 tins
  • Flavour: Unflavoured
  • Age: 0-1 Years Old
  • Gluten free

Nutritional Information

Energy Distribution

  • Fat46%
  • Carbohydrate42%
  • Protein12%

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: 536 Kcal per 100 g
  • Per serving: 80 Kcal 100ml
  • Serving Size: 18 g
  • Gluten free
  • Lactose: 55 g per 100 g
  • Osmolarity: 260 mOsm/L
  • Osmolality: 300 mOsm/kg
  • Scoop size: 4.5 g

Nutritional Table

NutrientUnitPer 100 mLPer 100 g
EnergykJ403.742243
Energykcal80536
Fatg426
Saturatedg1.38.95
linoleic acidmg533500
α-linolenic acidmg52.5350
Carbohydrateg1064
Of which sugarsg959
Added sugarsg0
Maltodextrin(polysaccharides)g0.755
Lactoseg855
Proteing1.711.5
Sodiummg26175
Potassiummg75500
Chloridemg53350
Calciummg53350
Phosphorousmg38250
Ca/p0.21.4
Magnesiummg640
Ironmg0.64
Zincmg0.53.5
Manganeseµg960
Fluorideµg68450
Copperµg64425
Iodineµg17115
Seleniumµg4.530
Molybdenumµg1175
Vitamin Aµg68450
Vitamin Dµg1.711
Vitamin Emg0.96
Vitamin Kµg6.745
Vitamin Cmg1385
Vitamin B1/Thiamineµg74495
Vitamin B2/Riboflavinµg1721150
Pantothenic acidmg0.53.5
Vitamin B6µg68450
Vitamin B12µg0.32
Niacinmg0.53.5
Folate (DFE)µg26175
Biotinµg2.2515
Taurinemg640
Cholinemg24160
Inositolmg6.845
L-Carnitinemg2.718

Serving Size: 18 g.

Ingredients

Nonfat Milk, Corn Syrup Solids, Lactose, Vegetable oil (Soy, High Oleic Sunflower) Whey Protein Concentrate, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Coconut Oil. Less than 2% of: schizochytrium Sp. Oil*, M. Alpina Oil†, Beta-Carotene, Lutein, Minerals(Potassium Citrate, Calcium Phosphate, Inositol, Ascorbic Acid, Magnesium Chloride, Soy Lecithin, Calcium Carbonate, Taurine, Ferrous Sulfate, Choline Bitartrate, Choline Chloride, Ascorbyl Palmitate, L-Carnitine, Potassium Chloride, Zinc Sulfate, Mixed Tocopherols, d AlphaTocopherylAcetate, Sodium Citrate, Niacinamide, Calcium Pantothenate, Copper Sulfate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Thiamine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Manganese Sulfate, Phylloquinone, Biotin, Sodium Selenate, Vitamin D3, Vitamin B12, Potassium Iodide, Potassium Hydroxide, and Nucleotides (Adenosine 5'-Monophosphate, Cytidine 5'- Monophosphate, Disodium Guanosine 5' Monophosphate, Disodium Uridine 5'-Monophosphate). * Source of DHA. † Source of ARA

Allergens: Product contains Milk and Soy

Indications and Warnings

Indication

  • Gentle Start Preterm Powder is intended for premature post-discharge babies. Gentle Start Preterm Powder promotes excellent catch-up growth during a premature baby's first 12 months of life.

Warnings and precautions

  • Must be used under medical supervision.
  • Not suitable for use as a sole source of nutrition
  • 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.
  • Do not boil mixture or use terminal sterilisation.
  • Never use a microwave oven to warm formula.
  • Serious burns can result.

Instructions for Use

Preparation

  • Wash hands thoroughly.
  • Pour required volume of hot previously boiled water (cooled down to 50 °C) into a feeding bottle
  • Add two level scoop (9.0 g) to each 50ml of water.
  • Shake the bottle until the powder has dissolved completely.• Once feeding begins, use within 1 hour or discard.

Directions for use

  • Oral / Tube Feeding
  • Gentle Start Preterm Powder is intended for premature post-discharge babies.
  • Gentle Start Preterm Powder promotes excellent catch-up growth during a premature baby's first 12 months of life.
  • MIXING RATIO Depending on specific needs of everyone, preparation will vary as prescribed by a healthcare professional, dietitian or medical practitioner.

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 four weeks.
Shelf life
18 months
Catalogue number
ES520
Barcode (GTIN)
06287043711399

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