Novalac Constipation
Novalac Constipation has been scientifically formulated for babies with constipation.
It contains a balanced blend of nutrients to help soften stools and increase stool frequency, whilst nourishing your baby with essential daily nutrients and minerals.
Novalac specialist infant formulas are available from major pharmacies across the country as well as online.
Always talk to your GP, pharmacist or early childhood nurse for advice on any feeding issues your child is experiencing.
Click on the links below to be taken to our supplier websites to purchase Novalac products.
About Novalac Constipation
- Specially formulated for babies with constipation
- Softens stools and increases stool frequency
- Contains essential daily nutrients and minerals
- Suitable for ongoing everyday use
Novalac Constipation is nutritionally complete and suitable for ongoing everyday use after your baby’s constipation has resolved. Babies aged over 6 months should be offered solid food in addition to infant formula.
Ingredients: Skimmed cow's milk, milk proteins, vegetable oils (palm, sunflower, soy, rapeseed), lactose, tricalcium citrate, dipotassium phosphate, calcium carbonate, magnesium chloride, emulsifier (soy lecithin), vitamins (A, B1, B12, B2, B6, C, D3, E, K1, biotin, folic acid, niacin, pantothenic acid), sodium chloride, disodium phosphate, potassium chloride, taurine, choline bitartrate, ferrous sulphate, L-cystine, zinc sulphate, inositol, L-phenylalanine, L-tryptophan, magnesium oxide, antioxidants (extract rich in tocopherols), L-carnitine, potassium iodide, sodium selenite, cupric sulphate, manganese sulphate.
Contains: Milk, Soy.
Nutrition Information Composition per 100mL Novalac Constipation formula (reconstituted at one 4.3 g scoop/30mL water)
| Average Values | Per 100ml prepared feed* | Units |
| Energy | 66 | kcal |
| 275 | kJ | |
| Protein | 1.6 | g |
| Carbohydrates | 7.5 | g |
| Fat | 3.3 | g |
| Linoleic acid (Omega 6) | 0.5 | g |
| α-Linolenic acid (Omega 3) | 52.4 | mg |
| Minerals | ||
| Sodium | 22.1 | mg |
| Potassium | 74.1 | mg |
| Chloride | 42.9 | mg |
| Calcium | 65 | mg |
| Phosphorus | 33.2 | mg |
| Magnesium | 8.5 | mg |
| Iron | 0.9 | mg |
| Zinc | 0.6 | mg |
| Copper | 45.5 | µg |
| Iodine | 10.4 | µg |
| Manganese | 10.4 | µg |
| Selenium | 1.6 | µg |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A | 58.5 | µg RE |
| Vitamin B1 | 52 | µg |
| Vitamin B2 | 130 | µg |
| Vitamin B6 | 39 | µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.2 | µg |
| Vitamin C | 7.8 | mg |
| Vitamin D3 | 1 | µg |
| Vitamin E | 1.1 | mg α-TE |
| Vitamin K1 | 3.9 | µg |
| Biotin | 2 | µg |
| Niacin | 0.6 | mg |
| Folic acid | 7.8 | µg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.3 | mg |
| Other Nutrients | ||
| Choline | 14.3 | mg |
| Inositol | 5.2 | mg |
| Taurine | 5.7 | mg |
| L-carnitine | 1 | mg |
*As prepared according to instructions
WARNING: Follow instructions exactly. Prepare bottles and teats as directed. Do not change proportions of powder except on medical advice. Incorrect preparation can make your baby very ill.
Always wash your hands before preparing a bottle. Each bottle should be prepared individually. Only use the measuring scoop provided. It is recommended that formula be used immediately after it is prepared.
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Wash the feeding bottle, cap, teat and any utensils to be used and sterilise them in boiling water. |
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Boil clean drinking water for 5 minutes and allow to cool to 40°C. Pour the required amount of water (see Feeding Guide) into the bottle. |
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Measure the correct quantity of formula (see Feeding Guide) into the bottle using the scoop provided. Always use one level scoopful (4.3g) per 30mL of water. |
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Secure the lid on the bottle and shake for at least 30 seconds until the powder is completely dissolved. Let cool to lukewarm temperature (37°C) without re-shaking. Test the temperature on your wrist before feeding. |
Formula should be consumed within one hour of preparation. Any formula left over after feeding should be discarded.
This is a general guide only. Your baby may need more or less bottles than indicated depending on their appetite. Babies aged over 6 months should be offered solid food in addition to infant formula. Always add one level scoopful (4.3g) to 30mL of cooled pre-boiled water.
| Age (months) | Bottles per day | Level scoops per bottle | Cooled boiled water (mL) |
| 0 to 1 | 6 | 3 | 90 |
| 1 to 2 | 5 | 4 | 120 |
| 2 to 4 | 5 | 5 | 150 |
| 4 to 6 | 4 | 7 | 210 |
| 6 to 12 | 3* | 7 | 210 |
* As part of a diversified diet
