Navigation

Infant Formula (Enfamil, Isomil, Nursoy, Pregestimil, Prosobee, Similac, Soyalac)

 

Classes: Nutritionals, Other

Dosing and uses of Enfamil, Isomil (infant formula)

 

Adult dosage forms and strengths

Not indicated; see pediatric dosing

 

Pediatric dosage forms and strengths

 

Diedary Supplement

100 cal/kg/day; volume/feed 30 mL/kg <1 L/day

EnfamiL

  • Protein Source: Milk & whey
  • Cal/oz: 20,24

Similac

  • Protein Source: Milk
  • Cal/oz: 13,20,24,27

SMA

  • Protein Source: Milk & whey
  • Cal/oz: 13,20,24,27

IsomiL

  • Protein Source: Soy & methionine
  • Cal/oz: 20

Nursoy

  • Protein Source: Soy & methionine
  • Cal/oz: 20

ProSoBee

  • Protein Source: Soy & methionine
  • Cal/oz: 20

PregestimiL

  • Protein Source: hydrolyzed casein
  • 55% fats from MCT oil
  • Cal/oz: 20,24

Soyalac

  • Protein Source: Soy & methionine
  • Cal/oz: 20

 

Suggested uses of Enfamil, Isomil (infant formula)

See product labeL

 

Enfamil, Isomil (infant formula) adverse (side) effects

Frequency not defined

See Product LabeL

 

Warnings

Contraindications

See product labeL

 

Pregnancy and lactation

Pregnancy category: N/A

Lactation: N/A

 

Pregnancy categories

A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.

B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.

C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.

D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.

X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.

NA: Information not available.

 

Pharmacology of Enfamil, Isomil (infant formula)

Mechanism of action

Works as dietary supplement