Alimentum by Similac, is the first and only extensively hydrolysed (EH) infant Food for Special Medical Purposes (iFSMP) in the UK containing synthesised 2’-FL*1. Alimentum has been specially formulated for the management of infants with mild to moderate cow’s milk allergy (CMA) and other conditions where an EH formula is indicated. For older infants and children, Alimentum can be fed from a cup or mixed with cereal or other solid foods, as advised by a healthcare professional.
With this new and improved formulation of Alimentum, you can:
Important notice:
Breastfeeding is best for babies, and is recommended for as long as possible during infancy. Alimentum is a Food for Special Medical Purposes and should be used under the supervision of a healthcare professional.
ORDER NOTICE: you can order a maximum of two tins of allergy formula.
KOSHER | HALAL | VEGETARIAN | CLINICALLY LACTOSE-FREE | GLUTEN FREE |
X | X | X | √ | √ |
Alimentum is a food for special medical purposes, for use under medical supervision.
Protein source: Extensively hydrolysed casein
1. MIMS August 20201. 2. Marriage BJ, et al. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2015;61(6):649–658. 3. Reverri EJ, et al. Nutrients. 2018;10(10). pii: E1346. 4. Goehring KC, et al. J Nutr. 2016;146(12):2559–2566. 5. Sampson HA, et al. J Pediatr 1991; 118:520-5. 6. Borschel MW, et al. Clin Pediatr. 2014;53:585-592. 7. Borschel MW, et al. The Open Nutrition Journal. 2015;9:1-4. 8. Jakobsson I et al. Acta Pediatr 2000; 89:18-21 9. Abbott. Alimentum Market Research, UK 2018. 2019.
*The 2'-FL (2'-fucosyllactose) used in this formula is biosynthesised and structurally identical to the human milk oligosaccharide (HMO) 2'-FL, found in most mothers' breast milk. †Studies conducted in healthy-term infants consuming standard infant formula (Similac) with 2’-FL, compared to control formula without 2’-FL. ‡Data collected from infants fed standard Alimentum formula without 2’-FL.
KOSHER | HALAL | VEGETARIAN | CLINICALLY LACTOSE-FREE | GLUTEN FREE |
X | X | X | √ | √ |
Alimentum is a food for special medical purposes, for use under medical supervision.
Protein source: Extensively hydrolysed casein
1. MIMS August 20201. 2. Marriage BJ, et al. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2015;61(6):649–658. 3. Reverri EJ, et al. Nutrients. 2018;10(10). pii: E1346. 4. Goehring KC, et al. J Nutr. 2016;146(12):2559–2566. 5. Sampson HA, et al. J Pediatr 1991; 118:520-5. 6. Borschel MW, et al. Clin Pediatr. 2014;53:585-592. 7. Borschel MW, et al. The Open Nutrition Journal. 2015;9:1-4. 8. Jakobsson I et al. Acta Pediatr 2000; 89:18-21 9. Abbott. Alimentum Market Research, UK 2018. 2019.
*The 2'-FL (2'-fucosyllactose) used in this formula is biosynthesised and structurally identical to the human milk oligosaccharide (HMO) 2'-FL, found in most mothers' breast milk. †Studies conducted in healthy-term infants consuming standard infant formula (Similac) with 2’-FL, compared to control formula without 2’-FL. ‡Data collected from infants fed standard Alimentum formula without 2’-FL.