Pharmacy support

IMPORTANT NOTICE

We believe that breastfeeding is the ideal nutritional start for babies and we fully support the World Health Organization’s recommendation of exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life followed by the introduction of adequate nutritious complementary foods along with continued breastfeeding up to two years of age. We also recognise that breastfeeding is not always an option for parents. We recommend that healthcare professionals inform parents about the advantages of breastfeeding. If parents choose not to breastfeed, healthcare professionals should inform parents that such a decision can be difficult to reverse and that the introduction of partial bottle-feeding will reduce the supply of breast milk. Parents should consider the social and financial implications of the use of infant formula. As babies grow at different rates, healthcare professionals should advise on the appropriate time for a baby to begin eating complementary foods. Infant formula and complementary foods should always be prepared, used and stored as instructed on the label in order to avoid risks to a baby’s health. The product should be used only on the advice of independent persons having qualifications in medicine, nutrition, pharmacy, or other professionals responsible for maternal and childcare. ●SMA^® Soya milk-free formula is intended to meet the nutritional needs of babies and children who are intolerant to cows’ milk protein, lactose or sucrose. Soya infant formulae are not recommended for preterm babies, those with kidney problems, or those with suspected or confirmed soya allergy, where medical guidance should always be sought. ●SMA LF^® is a lactose-free milk-based formula for babies and young children who are intolerant to lactose or sucrose, or who are experiencing symptoms such as diarrhoea, tummy ache or wind caused by temporary lactose intolerance. It is suitable as the sole source of nutrition up to 6 months of age, and in conjunction with solid food up to 18 months of age. The following products must be used under medical supervision. ●SMA^® Comfort is a special formula intended for the dietary management of bottle-fed babies with colic and constipation. It is suitable as the sole source of nutrition up to 6 months of age, and in conjunction with solid food up to 12 months of age. These products must be used under medical supervision. ●SMA^® Anti-Reflux is a special formula intended for the dietary management of bottle-fed babies when significant reflux (regurgitation) is a problem. It is suitable as the sole source of nutrition up to 6 months of age, and in conjunction with solid food up to 12 months of age. If the baby’s reflux does not improve within 2 weeks of starting SMA® Anti-Reflux, or if the baby fails to thrive, the family doctor should be consulted. ●SMA^® Alfamino is a food for special medical purposes intended for the dietary management of severe cows’ milk allergy and/ or multiple food allergies. It is suitable as the sole source of nutrition up to 6 months of age, and in conjunction with solid food up to 3 years of age. ●SMA^® Althera is a food for special medical purposes intended for the dietary management of mild to moderate cows’ milk allergy. It is suitable as the sole source of nutrition up to 6 months of age, and in conjunction with solid food up to 3 years of age. ●SMA^® Xpert ProCol are not a substitute for breastmilk and do not replace a balanced diet. Please advise parents on the appropriate use of these dietary supplements to their child’s diet, particularly if there is a health concern or a known immune-compromised condition.

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