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Phenyl-Free

Phenyl-Free® 1

Phenylalanine-free, iron fortified infant formula with DHA and ARA for infants and young children with documented phenylketonuria (PKU).

Indication

Phenylalanine-free, iron fortified infant formula with DHA and ARA for infants and young children with documented phenylketonuria (PKU).

Product Forms

ProductFormatUnit SizeApproximate Product Yield at Normal DilutionShelf LifeItem Number
Phenyl-Free® 1Powder454 gYield Not Applicable to Metabolics18 Months2001922

Preparation Of Feedings

POWDER

Mead Johnson Phenyl-Free® 1 is to be used only in the dietary management of infants and young children with phenylketonuria under the direct and continuing supervision of your baby’s doctor.

WARNING: This product is nutritionally incomplete. Care must be taken to provide enough phenylalanine to support growth, using other foods with phenylalanine as required. Your baby’s doctor must carefully and constantly supervise the use of Phenyl-Free® 1 with other foods and adjust the diet based on frequent blood tests.


Your baby’s health depends on carefully following the instructions below. Proper hygiene, preparation, dilution, use and storage are important when preparing formula. Powdered formulas are not sterile and should not be fed to premature infants or those persons who might have immune problems unless directed and supervised by your baby’s doctor.

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1. Wash hands thoroughly. Boil clean bottles, nipples, caps, and utensils in water (2 minutes at a rolling boil).

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2. Boil fresh water at a rolling boil for 2 minutes. Cool to room temperature prior to mixing.

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3. Pour desired amount of the cooled water into the bottle. Add powder. Cap bottle and SHAKE WELL.

Your baby’s doctor will provide instructions for the correct amount of water and powder. Each scoop (unpacked and level) delivers approximately 4.5 g of powder. Use scoop in can to measure powder. Store DRY scoop in this can.

Failure to follow these instructions could result in severe harm. Once prepared, formula can spoil quickly. Either feed immediately or cover and store in refrigerator at 2-4°C (35-40°F) for no longer than 24 hours. Do not use prepared formula if it is unrefrigerated for more than a total of 2 hours. Do not freeze prepared formula.

After feeding begins, do not refrigerate feeding bottle. You must use within 1 hour or discard.

WARNING: Do not use a microwave oven to warm formula. Serious burns may result.

Powder Storage: Store cans at room temperature. After opening can, keep tightly covered, store in dry area and use contents within 1 month. Do not freeze powder and avoid excessive heat.


WARNING: Not for parenteral (I.V.) use.

Nutrients

Analysisper 100 mLper 100 g
Energy (kcal/kJ)68/280500/2090
Protein equivalent (g)2.216.2
% of total energy1313
Source: Amino Acid Premix
Carbohydrate (g)6.951
% of total energy4040
Source: Corn syrup solids, modified corn starch, sugar
Fat (g)3.526
% of total energy4747
Source: Palm olein oil (44%), soy oil (19.5%), coconut oil (19.5%), high oleic sunflower oil (14.5%), ARA & DHA single cell oil blend (2.5%)
Linoleic Acid (g)0.544
Linolenic Acid (g)0.0460.34
ARA (mg)24175
DHA (mg)11.988
Minerals
Calcium (mg)89660
Calcium(mMol)2.216.5
Phosphorus (mg)59440
Phosphorus (mMol)1.9214.2
Magnesium (mg)8.966
Magnesium (mMol)0.372.7
Iron (mg)1.39.6
Zinc (mg)1.168.6
Manganese (mg)0.0510.38
Copper (mg)0.1160.86
Iodine (mg)0.01030.076
Selenium (mg)0.00190.0141
Sodium (mg)32240
Sodium (mMol)1.4110.4
Potassium (mg)76560
Potassium (mMol)1.9314.3
Chloride (mg)58430
Chloride (mMol)1.6412.1
Vitamins
Vitamin A (IU)2101520
Vitamin D (IU)51380
Vitamin E (IU)1.3510
Vitamin K (mg)0.00540.044
Vitamin C (mg)8.160
Thiamine (mg)0.1351
Riboflavin (mg)0.1351
Niacin (mg)1.3510
Pantothenic Acid (mg)0.513.8
Vitamin B6 (mg)0.1351
Folic Acid (mg)0.01350.1
Vitamin B12 (mg)0.000270.002
Biotin (mg)0.00510.038
Choline (mg)16.7124
Inositol (mg)11.686
Carnitine (mg)6.951
Taurine (mg)4.130
Other Characteristics
Potential Renal Solute Load (mOsm/100 mL)119.5
Osmolality (mOsm/kg H2O)*350
Osmolarity (mOsm/L)*320
Water (g/100 mL)90

All metabolic products are for use under the direct and continuing supervision of a doctor or metabolic dietitian.

This product is nutritionally incomplete. Care must be taken to provide enough phenylalanine to support growth, using other foods with this amino acid as required.

Nutritional powders are not sterile.

*100 mL values and Other Characteristics information is based on this product mixed with water to a caloric density of 0.68 kcal/mL.

1. Fomon SJ, Ziegler EE. Renal solute load and potential renal solute load in infancy. J Pediatr. 1999;134:11-14.

Nutrient values are subject to change. Consult actual product labels for most current information.

Ingredients

Corn Syrup Solids, Vegetable Oil (Palm Olein Oil, Coconut Oil, Soy Oil, High Oleic Sunflower Oil), Amino Acids (L-Glutamine, L-Leucine, Potassium Aspartate, L-Lysine Hydrochloride, L-Tyrosine, L-Proline, L-Valine, L-Isoleucine, L-Alanine, L-Arginine, L- Threonine, L-Serine, Glycine, L-Histidine, L-Methionine, L-Tryptophan, L-Cystine), Modified Corn Starch, Sugar, Mortierella Alpina Oil, Crypthecodinium Cohnii Oil†, Ethyl Vanillin, L- Carnitine, Taurine, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Mixed Tocopherols (May contain Potassium Hydroxide), Minerals (Calcium Phosphate, Choline Chloride, Cupric Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Inositol, Magnesium Oxide, Manganese Sulfate, Potassium Chloride, Potassium Citrate, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Iodide, Sodium Selenite And Zinc Sulfate), Vitamins (Ascorbic Acid, Biotin, Calcium Pantothenate, Folic Acid, Niacinamide, Riboflavin, Thiamine Hydrochloride, Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6 Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3, Vitamin E Acetate and Vitamin K1).

†A Source of Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)