Infants, Toddlers
Gastro Fix
Temporary food for the dietary management of acute diarrhea · from birth onwards
GASTRO-FIX® is a food for special dietary use with a lactose-free formulation, in powder form, intended for the dietary management of acute diarrhoea in infants and young children. It is intended for temporary use, usually for five to seven days following successful rehydration, in accordance with medical advice.
Age range: 0-36 months
Main characteristics
- Formulation based on proteins of high biological value, with a predominance of casein.
- Reduced fat content with a specific blend of vegetable oils, providing the essential fatty acids linoleic acid (ω6) and α-linolenic acid (ω3).
- Lactose-free carbohydrate formulation based on easily digestible carbohydrates, including maltodextrins, pre-cooked rice starch, and banana and apple powders.
- Provides sodium, chloride, potassium, magnesium and zinc as part of an adapted electrolyte and mineral composition.
- No added iron as part of the nutrient-adapted formulation.
Temporary food for the dietary management of acute diarrhea in infants from birth onwards, usually for 5 to 7 days unless otherwise advised by the doctor. Can be given orally or, under medical supervision, per enteral tube feeding. Not suitable for parenteral feeding.
- 1. Wash your hands thoroughly before the preparation of the feeding bottle.
- 2. Wash and sterilize the bottle, the teat, the ring and the cap in boiling water during 10 minutes.
- 3. Boil clean water for the feed. Let the water cool down to 40°C and pour the correct amount into the bottle*.
- 4. Add the correct number of level scoops of GASTRO ® FIX (see feeding table).
- 5. Close the bottle and shake well until complete dissolution of the powder.
- 6. Check the temperature of the feed onto the inside of your wrist before giving the feeding bottle to your baby.
- 7. After feeding, do not keep any milk left in the bottle and wash immediately all the utensils.
- *GASTRO-FIX can also be prepared in a bowl.
Metal tins under protective atmosphere.
Available format: 400 g
Proven effectiveness to reduce the duration of diarrhea and length of hospitalization, demonstrated via a randomized controlled trial in infants.
Breast milk is the best food for infants. If breastfeeding is not available or not sufficient, an infant formula may be used according to Health professionals' guidance.
