Nutribén® A.R.2

Nutribén® A.R.2is a dietary food with special medical uses, recommended for babies over 6 months, designed to reduce gastroesophageal reflux symptoms in babies.

The main feature of this formula is that is contains carob bean gum which makes milk thicker, and thus, an alimentary bolus. It helps prevent episodes of regurgitation.

Also, carob bean gum, due to being a dietary fibre, stimulates growth of bacteria and increases the volume and viscosity of stools.1-3

Existe otro espesante utilizado para el tratamiento de la regurgitación que es el almidón. A diferencia de la harina de semilla de algarrobo, eAnother thickener used to treat regurgitation is starch. Unlike carob bean gum, starch is not a dietary fibre, and therefore, does not provide the benefits of dietary fibre. Also, starch is pre-digested by the α-Amylase enzyme which is present in saliva and the pancreas. Therefore, starch loses some of its thickening properties once it is digested by the α-Amylase enzyme. However, carob bean gum is not digested by the α-Amylase enzyme nor any other enzymes, meaning that it does not lose its thickening properties.3

It also contains galacto-oligosaccharides that:4

  • Help stimulate growth of bifidobacteria that are found in the colon.
  • Reduce constipation due to their fibre effect.
  • Strengthen the immune system.

It also contains nucleotides that improve intestinal development and reduce diarrhoea.5-10

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Dosage table

This table is based on average requirements, and may only be varied if indicated by your doctor.

Levelled scoops*
Boiled water (ml)
Feeds per day
Age: 6 to 12 months
6
180
4-5
Age: 12 months and onwards
8
240
3

*One levelled scoop is equal to approximately 5 g.

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Description

IMPORTANT NOTICE: This product is not intended to replace breast milk and should not be used as a substitute for breast milk. Nutribén® A.R. 2 is only suitable for children over 6 months with regurgitation problems and as part of a diversified diet. The decision to initiate complementary feeding should be taken only on the advice of the competent healthcare professional.

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  2. 2. Aggett P.J., Agostoni C., Goulet O., Hernell O. et al. Antireflux or Antiregurgitation milk product for infants and young children: A commentary bay the ESPGHAN. Committee on Nutrition. Journal of Pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition 2002 May; 34(5): 496-498
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  9. 9. Nucleotide supplementation and the growth of term small for gestational age infants. Cosgrove M. (1996) Arch Dis Childh 74 (f122-f125)
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