Description Food for special medical purposes in powder form which, thanks to its iron and protein content, is indicated for the management of gastrointestinal symptoms caused by reduced lactose tolerance (flatulence, bloating and abdominal pain).
It can be the sole source of nutrition for infants from 0 to 6 months if breastfeeding is not possible. Thereafter, and on medical advice, it should be included in the child's diversified diet.
It has a reduced lactose content to limit its fermentation in the colon.
Must not be used in cases of galactosaemia. In case of allergies, premature birth, low birth weight or immunodeficiency, ask your doctor for advice.
Ingredients Skimmed
milk, maltodextrins, vegetable oils (palm,
soya, coconut), galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) (
milk), lactose (
milk),
fish oil (DHA) (
milk carrier), calcium salts of citric acid), choline bitartrate, emulsifier (
soya lecithin), sodium chloride; vitamins: vitamin C (sodium L-ascorbate), vitamin E (DL-alpha tocopheryl acetate), pantothenic acid (calcium D-pantothenate), niacin (nicotinamide), vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), thiamin (thiamin hydrochloride), riboflavin, vitamin A (retinyl acetate), vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), folate (folic acid), vitamin K (phytomenadione), vitamin D (cholecalciferol), D-biotin, vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin); inositol, ferric pyrophosphate, L-cystine, L-tryptophan, calcium chloride, potassium chloride, Bifidobacterium lactis, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, oil from Mortierella alpina (ARA) (
milk carrier), calcium salts of orthophosphoric acid, L-carnitine, magnesium oxide, cupric sulphate, potassium iodide, manganese sulphate, potassium citrate, sodium citrate.
Nutritional information | Average values | per 100 ml |
| Energy | 273 kJ/65 kcal |
Fat of which
saturates
linoleic acid
alpha-linolenic acid
DHA (docosahexaenoic acid)
ARA (arachidonic acid) | 3.3 g
1.5 g
0.6 g
53 mg
16 mg
4 mg |
Carbohydrate
of which sugars of which
lactose
GOS (galacto-oligosaccharides) | 7.6 g
2.4 g
2.3 g
0.2 g |
| Fibre | 0.2 g |
| Protein | 1.4 g |
| Salt | 0.06 g |
| Vitamin A | 57 mcg |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 1.1 mg |
| Vitamin K | 7.8 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 7.8 mg |
| Thiamin | 104 mcg |
| Riboflavin | 156 mcg |
| Niacin | 0.6 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 65 mcg |
| Folic acid | 11 mcg |
| Folate | 20 mcg-DFE |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.2 mcg |
| Biotin | 2.3 mcg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.7 mg |
| Sodium | 25 mg |
| Potassium | 77 mg |
| Chloride | 52 mg |
| Calcium | 65 mg |
| Phosphorus | 44 mg |
| Magnesium | 5.2 mg |
| Iron | 0.7 mg |
| Zinc | 0.5 mg |
| Copper | 50 mcg |
| Manganese | 5 mcg |
| Fluoride | <59 mcg |
| Selenium | 3.4 mcg |
| Chromium | <5.9 mcg |
| Molybdenum | <5.9 mcg |
| Iodine | 12 mcg |
| Choline | 22 mg |
| Inositol | 10.4 mg |
| Taurine | 5.2 mg |
| L-carnitine | 2.6 mg |
Directions for use Always wash your hands before preparing the bottle.
1. Clean and sterilise the bottle, teat and all equipment used.
2. Boil the water for 5 minutes and leave it to cool to 40 °C, or warm low-mineral bottled water (from a freshly opened bottle) to 40 °C.
3. Pour the required amount of water into the bottle.
4. Add the correct amount of Novalac powder using the scoop provided in the pack. Level off each scoop with a clean, dry knife without pressing the powder down.
5. Close the bottle with the hard plastic cap and shake until the powder has completely dissolved, avoiding lumps. Remove the cap and fit the sterilised teat onto the bottle.
6. Allow to cool to 37 °C. Check the temperature by placing a drop of the product on your wrist. Use immediately.
Suggested average feeding schedule | Age (months) | 0 to 1 | 1 to 2 | 2 to 4 | 4 to 6 | 6 to 12 | 12 to 36 |
| Feeds per day | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3* | 2* |
| Scoops per feed | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
| Boiled water (ml) | 90 | 120 | 150 | 210 | 210 | 240 |
*As part of a diversified diet
1 level, unpressed scoop (4.3 g) for every 30 ml of water. Use only the scoop provided.
The number of feeds should be planned according to your doctor's advice.
Warnings - Do not use after the expiry date.
- Close the tin after each use.
- Remove the foil seal completely when opening.
- Do not prepare the bottle in advance; always prepare it just before the feed.
Each feed should be consumed within one hour of preparation.
- Any product left in the bottle after the feed must not be reused. Discard any leftover amount.
- The product is not suitable for tube feeding.
- The product is not suitable for parenteral administration.
Novalac AD may have a different consistency from a standard formula. Once reconstituted, after a few moments, 2 layers may appear in the bottle. Simply shake again to obtain a uniform liquid.
- Do not use the bottle as a dummy.
- Do not add sugar.
Breast milk is the best food for infants. If breast milk cannot be used or is not sufficient, an infant formula may be used only on medical advice.
Improper preparation and storage of any infant formula could pose health risks. The product may pose health risks if consumed by children who do not have the condition.
Storage Store in a cool, dry place, away from light and contamination.
Use within 3 weeks of opening.
Pack size 800 g.
Code 51B41C
