Nutramigen® LIPIL®

Hypoallergenic Protein Hydrolysate Formula

Description 

Nutramigen® LIPIL® is a hypoallergenic formula for infants who are sensitive to the intact protein found in milk-based and soy-based formulas. Nutramigen LIPIL contains extensively hydrolyzed protein proven effective for colic and other symptoms due to cow's milk protein allergy. The formula includes docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and arachidonic acid (ARA), nutrients also found in breast milk, that promote brain and eye development.

Product Features 

• Hypoallergenic, lactose-free, and sucrose-free
• Clinically proven to resolve colic symptoms due to cow's milk protein allergy in 48 hours1,2*
• Proven effective in the dietary management of infants with allergic manifestations, including GI, skin, and respiratory symptoms
• Includes LIPIL, our blend of DHA and ARA, nutrients also found in breast milk, that promote brain and eye development3-10
• Fatty acid profile patterned after breast milk11,12†
• Increased level of choline to be closer to the level found in breast milk.‡ Choline is an essential nutrient found in breast milk that, like DHA, is important for baby's brain development.13,14

Indications 

Nutramigen LIPIL is an iron-fortified, lactose-free, sucrose-free, hypoallergenic infant formula for term infants who are sensitive to the intact proteins in cow's milk and soy formulas, as well as other foods. Such infants may have colic, rhinitis, wheezing, vomiting, diarrhea, bloody stools, mucus in stools, rash, or eczema. Nutramigen LIPIL is also appropriate for infants with galactosemia.

Breast milk is the standard for infant nutrition and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends breastfeeding for most infants.15 According to the AAP, iron-fortified infant formula should be used if breastfeeding is not chosen, is discontinued during the first year, or if a supplement to breast milk is desired.16 Cow's milk is not recommended for infants before their first birthday.

Long-Term Usage

Nutramigen LIPIL is designed to provide a sole source of nutrition for infants up to age 6 months, and provide a major source of nutrition through 12 months of age. Normally, in feeding infants, gradual introduction of solid foods after 4—6 months of age is an important developmental as well as nutritional step.

In cases of severe and multiple food allergies or intolerances, Nutramigen LIPIL is sometimes continued as a milk substitute in the diet of children. This and similar supplemental use of Nutramigen LIPIL in the diet beyond 12 months of age may make a significant contribution to maintenance of good nutrition in such patients. When Nutramigen LIPIL is used as a milk substitute, the total calcium content of the diet should be assessed.

Although detrimental effects of prolonged use of Nutramigen LIPIL as the sole source of diet beyond 6 months of age have not been reported, there is no basis on which to recommend such a practice. Extended use of Nutramigen LIPIL (or other infant formulas) as a sole source of diet is most appropriately monitored by physicians and nutritionists on a case-by-case basis, with attention to developmental as well as nutritional implications of such a dietary regimen.

Potential Allergens 

Nutramigen LIPIL contains milk and soy. Nutramigen LIPIL is hypoallergenic. Rarely, however, allergic reactions to extensively hydrolyzed casein formulas have been reported.

Article Source: Mead Johnson, manufacturers of Nutramigen