Infant Formulas
Therapeutic agent (verify pharmacological class)
What it is used for
Infant formulas are used to supply all or part of the nutrients infants need for growth and development when breast-feeding is not adequate or when not possible. Their use cannot match the advantages of breast-feeding such as protection against a number of diseases and provision of the required nutrients.
Warnings
Obtain allergy and medication history. Adjust for renal/hepatic impairment, pregnancy, lactation, extremes of age and interacting drugs. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest appropriate duration. Monitor for expected class adverse effects.
Possible side effects
Adverse reactions vary by agent. Counsel on common predictable effects and serious warning symptoms (allergy, severe rash, jaundice, unusual bleeding, severe GI symptoms, neurological changes). Report suspected ADRs via national pharmacovigilance channels.
Storage
Store as labelled. Keep out of reach of children.
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