Nutribén® A.C. DIGEST

Nutribén® A.C. DIGEST is a first infant formula, suitable for newborns, designed to alleviate colic symptoms in babies, during their first few months of life.

The main features and benefits of the 100% partially hydrolysed proteins formula are as follows:

  • 100% partially hydrolysed whey proteins, which improve colic symptoms.1-3
  • 20% Medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs). Facilitates absorption and digestion, improving colic symptoms.4
  • Long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid (1:1 ratio of DHA/ARA).
  • Improves brain development (cognitive), visual acuity, and maturation of the CNS.5
  • It has a reduced amount of lactose: it reduces colic symptoms caused by a partial intolerance to lactose.6-10
  • Nucleotides: encourage the development of the immune system and protect the intestinal flora, reducing diarrhoea.11-17

How do I know if my baby has colic?

Children have baby colic when they have paroxysmal abdominal pain and an intense cry which starts suddenly and is inconsolable. It usually starts in the afternoon and may last more than three hours per day, over three or more days per week.18-21

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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: 0 to 2 weeks
2
60
8
Age: 2 to 8 weeks
2
90
7
Age: 2 to 3 months
5
150
5
Age: 3 weeks to 6 months
6
180
5
Age: 6 months and onwards
8
240
4

*One levelled scoop is equal to approximately 4.3 g.

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IMPORTANT: Breast milk is the best milk for your baby. This product is recommended when breastfeeding is not possible or insufficient. You should follow your competent healthcare professional’s advice.

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  2. 2. Jakobson 1, Lindurg T. Cow’s milk proteins cause infantile colic in breastfed infants: A double-blind crossover study. Pediatrics. 1983; 71: 268-271.
  3. 3. Jakobson L, Lindurg T. A prospective study of cow’s milk protein intolerance in Swedish infants. Acta Pediatr Scand 1979; 68: 853-6
  4. 4. Report of the Scientific Committee on food on the revision of essential requirements of infant formulae and follow-on formulae (adopted on 4 April 2003) SCF/CS/NUT/IF/65 Final, 18 may 2003
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  8. 8. Barr RG, Hanley J, Patterson DK, Wooldridge J. Breath hydrogen excretion in normal newborn infants in response to usual feeding patterns: evidence for “functional lactase insufficiency” beyond the first month of life. J Pediatr 1984; 104: 527-33
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  17. 17. Effects of the addition of nucleotides to an adapted milk formula on the microbial pattern of faeces in at term new born infants. Gil A. (1986) J Clin. Nutr. Gastroent.1: 127-132.
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  20. 20. Wessel MA, Cobb JC, Jackson EB, Harris GS, Detwiler AC. Paroxismal fussing in infancy, sometimes called colic. Pediatrics 1954; 14: 421-435.
  21. 21. Schmitt BD. Prevención de los problemas del sueño y del cólico. Pediatr Clin North Am. (ed. esp.). 1986; 4:799-811

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