RCF is for use in the dietary management of patients unable to tolerate the type or amount of carbohydrate in milk or conventional infant formulas; or seizure disorders requiring a ketogenic diet. Use under medical supervision.
Features
- Halal.
- Kosher.
- Gluten-free.
- Lactose-free.
- L-carnitine (3 mg/100 mL) and taurine (12 mg/100 mL).
- Soy protein isolate to avoid symptoms of cow's-milk-protein allergy or sensitivity.
- The only commercial infant formula available for the dietary management of seizures in infants.
- 1.8 mg of iron (as ferrous sulfate) per 100 Cal if carbohydrate is added to make a 20 Cal/fl oz feeding.
- Formulated to allow physician to prescribe type and amount of carbohydrate (that can be tolerated) with the assurance that other nutrient needs will be met.
Precautions
- Never use a microwave oven to prepare or warm formula. Serious burns can result.
- Ketogenic Diet: Added carbohydrate may not be recommended. Follow physician instructions.
Ingredients: Water (88%), Soy Protein Isolate (5%), High Oleic Safflower Oil (3%), Soy Oil (2%), Coconut oil (2%). Less than 1% of: Calcium Phosphate, Potassium Citrate, Potassium Chloride, Magnesium Chloride, Monoglycerides, Soy Lecithin, Carrageenan, Salt, L-Methionine, Ascorbic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Choline Chloride, Taurine, M-Inositol, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, L-Carnitine, Niacinamide, d-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, Calcium Pantothenate, Cupric Sulfate, Thiamine Chloride Hydrochloride, Vitamin A Palmitate, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Potassium Iodide, Phylloquinone, Biotin, Beta-Carotene, Sodium Selenate, Vitamin D3, and Cyanocobalamin. Contains soy ingredients.
Preparation
Concentrated Liquid
Your baby's health depends on carefully following these directions. Failure to follow these directions could result in severe harm. Ask your baby's physician if you need to boil (sterilize) bottle, nipple and ring before use.
For 20 Cal/fl oz Formula:
Use the type and amount of carbohydrate specified by your physician (see table below).
- Dissolve carbohydrate in 12 fl oz of water, cover and bring to a boil. Keep covered; allow to cool.
- Rinse can lid and shake very well. Open with clean punch-type opener.
- Add RCF to cooled carbohydrate solution prepared in step 1. Mix and pour into bottles (or cup).
- Once feeding begins, use within 1 hour or discard.
For 54 g of carbohydrate, add one of the following:
Table Sugar (Sucrose) |
~4 Level Tbsp |
Fructose Powder |
~4 Level Tbsp |
Dextrose Powder (Hydrous) |
~6 Level Tbsp |
Storage & Handling
- Cover opened can, refrigerate and use within 48 hours.
- Store prepared formula in the refrigerator and feed to baby within 48 hours.
- Store unopened product at room temperature; avoid extreme temperatures.