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About Novalac Constipation
Novalac Constipation is a premium evidence-based speciality infant formula that has been specially formulated to help provide relief to 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.
Please always consult your healthcare professional should you have any concerns relating to common feeding problems, or for further advice specific to your baby.
Key Benefits
- Novalac Constipation is nutritionally complete for babies 0-12 months and is suitable for ongoing everyday use after your baby’s constipation symptoms have resolved.
- Specially formulated for babies with constipation
- Softens stools and increases stool frequency
- Contains essential daily nutrients and minerals
Babies aged over 6 months should be offered solid food in addition to infant formula
Ingredients
Ingredients: Skimmed cow's milk, milk proteins, vegetable oils (palm, sunflower, soy, rapeseed), lactose (milk), tricalcium citrate, calcium carbonate, emulsifier (soy lecithin), disodium phosphate, potassium chloride, magnesium chloride, dipotassium phosphate, vitamins (A, B1, B12, B2, B6, C, D3, E, K1, biotin, folic acid, niacin, pantothenic acid), taurine, choline bitartrate, ferrous sulphate, magnesium oxide, L-cystine, zinc sulphate, inositol, L-phenylalanine, L-tryptophan, sodium chloride, antioxidants (extract rich in tocopherols), L-carnitine, potassium iodide, sodium selenite, cupric sulphate, manganese sulphate.
Contains: Milk, Soy.
Nutritional Information
Nutrition Information Composition per 100mL Novalac Constipation formula (reconstituted at one 4.3g 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
Safe Preparation 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.
Feeding Guide
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
Other Safety Information
- Best before: refer to the base of this tin.
- Completely remove the metal foil/seal when first opening.
- Store the closed tin in a dry place, away from direct light and possible contamination.
- Ensure lid is closed after each use.
- Use within 3 weeks after opening.
- It is advised not to prepare feeds in advance. Ideally prepare just before feeding.
- Each bottle should be consumed within 1 hour maximum after preparation.
- Discard any remaining milk after a feed.
- Do not add sugar.
- Do not use the feeding bottle as a pacifier.
- Not to be administered parenterally.
- Not suitable for tube feeding.
