Infants
Pre-Biomil ARA/DHA/Nucleotides
Formula for premature and low-birth-weight infants · food for special medical purposes
Pre-BIOMIL® is a special formula for the dietary management of premature (under 37 weeks) and low-birth-weight infants (under 2.5 kg), to be used under medical supervision, supporting postnatal growth and neurodevelopment.
Age range: 0-6 months
Main characteristics
- Protein formulation providing essential and semi-essential amino acids, with an adapted protein-to-energy ratio.
- Lipid profile providing linoleic acid (LA), arachidonic acid (ARA), α-linolenic acid (ALA), DHA and medium-chain triglycerides (MCT).
- Carbohydrate source based on lactose and maltodextrins.
- Provides 5 nucleotides and 4 conditionally essential nutrients.
- Provides vitamins and minerals as part of the product’s adapted micronutrient composition.
Food for special medical purposes for the dietary management of premature (< 37 weeks) and low-birth-weight infants (< 2.5 kg), for hospital and post-discharge use, under medical supervision. Not suitable for infants with cow’s milk protein allergy or galactosaemia. Not for parenteral use.
- 1. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water and dry with a clean towel.
- 2. Wash the bottle, teat, cap and ring in hot soapy water to remove all milk residue. Rinse thoroughly with hot water.
- 3. Place all utensils (bottle, teat, cap and ring) in water and boil for 10 minutes.
- 4. Boil clean drinkable water for the preparation. Let the water cool down to 40°C, then pour the correct amount into the bottle.
- 5. Add the exact amount of Pre-BIOMIL® (see feeding table). Close the bottle tightly and shake well.
To be confirmed with the client — not detailed in the source factsheet.
Available formats: to be confirmed.
Formulated in line with ESPGHAN and WHO guidance on preterm nutrition, and ESPGHAN 2022 recommendations for vitamins and minerals.
The product composition may vary depending on local requirements.
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.
