Vitamin K malabsorption and subsequent hypoprothrombinemia – can lead to complications in blood clotting. Francavilla R et al. Effect of lactose on gut microbiota and metabolome of infants with cow's milk allergy. Pediatr Allergy Immunol 2012;23(5):420-7. STEP 4. Add the correct measure of powder to the water. Adding too many or too few scoops can be harmful. Cap the bottle and shake vigorously for 25 seconds to dissolve the powder. Remove cap and replace with a sterilised teat.

Aptamil Pepti-Junior (From Birth) 450g is a formulated for special medical purposes for the dietary management of malabsorption related conditions which includes short bowel syndrome, following gastrointestinal surgery, liver disease, chronic diarrhoea and feed intolerance. Aptamil Pepti-Junior nutritionally complete extensively hydrolysed whey based formula with MCT oil (medium chain triglycerides). Using the scoop provided level off the powder with a clean, dry knife. Do not press/heap the powder. Aptamil Gold+ Pepti-Junior is a premium specialty infant formula suitable for infants with a confirmed cow’s milk allergy and/or a soy protein allergy. It has been specially researched and developed for formula-fed infants with food allergies, intolerances and malabsorptive conditions, including diarrhoea.If you can breastfeed, exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for the first six months. Breast milk helps improve a child’s immunity and supports a healthy weight for mum. Eating a healthy, nutritionally balanced diet during pregnancy and breastfeeding is also important for mums. Arslanoglu S et al. Early neutral prebiotic oligosaccharide supplementation reduces the incidence of some allergic manifestations in the first 5 years of life. J Biol Regul Homeost Agents. 2012;26(3):49-59. Vitamin and mineral supplementation may be necessary, e.g. regular vitamin B12 injections and iron supplementation. Aptamil have gone to the effort of labelling every product with whether it is Suitable for vegetarians or Halal. They confirm the ingredients are the same within the same product range, and the only reason they are not halal approved because some products are made in a different factory.

Breastfeeding is best. Follow-on milk should only be used as part of a mixed diet from 6 months. Talk to your healthcare professional.

S8 PRESCRIPTION

Some PBS medications are restricted and require prior approval from Medicare before a doctor is able to prescribe them on the PBS. This prior approval to prescribe grants the doctor the Authority to prescribe the desired medicine and have it funded under the PBS. Aptamil Pepti-Junior From Birth is specially formulated for the dietary management of malabsorption related conditions, in which the digestive and absorptive functions of the gastrointestinal tract are impaired, for example short bowel syndrome, following gastrointestinal surgery, liver disease, chronic diarrhoea and feed intolerance. If breast milk is not available, infant formula is the most suitable alternative. Consult your healthcare professional before you start formula to ensure you have the right one for the age and needs of your baby. It is important to read the instructions on the tin and carefully prepare the formula exactly as the label recommends, any change in preparation could lead to health hazards.