GA is an iron-fortified infant formula and medical food powder for infants, children, and adults with documented glutaric acidemia type 1.
Indication: GA is an iron-fortified infant formula and medical food powder that is free of the essential amino acids lysine and tryptophan for infants, children, and adults with documented glutaric acidemia type 1. The product has other essential amino acids as well as nonessential amino acids, carbohydrates, fats, essential fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals. Use under the direct and continuing supervision of a doctor.
Product Benefits
GA has all the essential amino acids appropriate for patients with documented glutaric acidemia type 1, as well as nonessential amino acids, carbohydrates, fats, essential fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals.
- DHA and ARA
- Lysine- and tryptophan-free
- Increased levels of B vitamins, compared to routine infant formulas, for cofactor production
- Vitamin and mineral levels meet the U.S. Infant Formula Act requirements per 100 Calories
- Has choline, an essential nutrient important for brain development and the normal functioning of cells
Features
- Vanilla scent
- Volume: 1 lb.
- Kosher Dairy (OU-D), Halal
- Mixes easily and stays in suspension well
Ingredients: Corn syrup solids, vegetable oil (palm olein oil, coconut oil, soy oil, high oleic sunflower oil), amino acids (L-alanine, L-leucine, potassium aspartate, L-proline, L-valine, L-isoleucine, L-arginine, glycine, L-threonine, L-phenylalanine, L-tyrosine, L-serine, L-histidine, L-methionine, L-cystine), modified corn starch, sugar, calcium phosphate, and less than 1%: Mortierella alpina oil, Crypthecodinium cohnii oil, ethyl vanillin, sodium citrate, potassium citrate, potassium chloride, magnesium oxide, ferrous sulfate, zinc sulfate, cupric sulfate, manganese sulfate, sodium iodide, sodium selenite, choline chloride, inositol, ascorbic acid, niacinamide, calcium pantothenate, vitamin B6 hydrochloride, thiamin hydrochloride, riboflavin, vitamin D3, folic acid, biotin, vitamin K1, vitamin E acetate, vitamin A palmitate, vitamin B12, taurine, L-carnitine.
- A source of arachidonic acid (ARA).
- A source of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).
DILUTION INFORMATION FOR GA
A consumer’s health depends on carefully following the instructions below. Proper hygiene, preparation, dilution, use, and storage are important when preparing a product. Powdered products are not sterile and should not be fed to premature infants or persons who might have immune problems unless directed and supervised by a medical professional.
If being fed to an infant, discuss with parents the need to use cooled, boiled water for mixing and the need to boil clean utensils, bottles, and nipples in water before use.
The medical professional will provide instructions for the correct amounts of water and powder. Pour the required amount of water into the bottle/container. Add the correct amount of powder, cap the bottle/container, and shake vigorously.
If instructed to use the scoop in the can, each unpacked, level scoop delivers approximately 4.5 g of powder. Store DRY scoop in the can.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in severe harm. Once prepared, the product can spoil quickly. Either feed immediately or cover and store in the refrigerator at 35–40°F (2–4°C) for no longer than 24 hours. Do not use prepared product if it is unrefrigerated for more than a total of 2 hours. Do not freeze the prepared product. After feeding begins, use the product within 1 hour or discard it.
WARNING: Do not use a microwave oven to warm the product. Serious burns may result.
Refer to the product label for the most accurate information.
WARNING: This product is nutritionally incomplete. Care must be taken to provide enough lysine and tryptophan to support growth using other foods with these amino acids as required. Medical professionals must carefully and constantly supervise the use of GA with other foods and liquids and adjust the diet based on frequent blood tests.
CAUTION: Mead Johnson Nutrition GA is to be used only in the dietary management of infants, children, and adults with documented glutaric acidemia type I while under direct and continuing medical supervision.
WARNING: Not for parenteral (I.V.) use.
Powder Storage: Store cans at room temperature. After opening the can, keep tightly covered, store it in a dry area, and use the contents within 1 month. Do not freeze powder and avoid excessive heat.
Use by date on can end.
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