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HCY 1 Infant Formula & Medical Food
HCY 1 is an iron-fortified infant formula & medical food powder that is free of the essential amino acid methionine. It’s specially designed for infants & toddlers with homocystinuria.
HCY 1 provides all other essential amino acids, as well as nonessential amino acids, carbohydrates, fat, essential fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals.
- Methionine-free, and has cystine
- Vitamin & mineral levels meet the U.S. Infant Formula Act requirements per 100 Calories
- Increased levels of B vitamins, compared to routine infant formulas, for cofactor production
- Pleasant vanilla scent & can be easily enhanced with other flavors
- Mixes easily & stays blended well
- Use under direct & continuing supervision of a doctor
Available Formats and Sizes
HCY 1 Infant Formula & Medical Food is available in 1 lb powder cans. If you want to stock up on HCY 1 Infant Formula & Medical Food you can purchase this formula in a case of 6.
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Nutrients per 100 g Powder
WARNING: This protein is incomplete since it does not contain the essential amino acid methionine.
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minerals
Mead Johnson Nutrition HCY 1 is to be used only in the dietary management of infants and young children with documented homocystinuria while under direct and continuing medical supervision.
WARNING: This product is nutritionally incomplete. Care must be taken to provide enough methionine to support growth using other foods with this amino acid as required. Medical professionals must carefully and constantly supervise use of HCY 1 with other foods and liquids and adjust the diet based on frequent blood tests.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARATION AND USE
Your child’s health depends on carefully following the instructions below. Proper hygiene, preparation, dilution, use and storage are important when preparing product. Powdered products are not sterile and should not be fed to premature infants or persons who might have immune problems unless directed and supervised by your child’s medical professional.
Ask your baby’s medical professional about the need to use cooled, boiled water for mixing and the need to boil clean utensils, bottles and nipples in water before use.
Your baby’s medical professional will provide instructions for the correct amounts of water and powder*. Pour the required amount of water into the bottle. Add the correct amount of powder, cap the bottle and shake vigorously.
*If instructed to use the scoop in the can, each scoop (unpacked and leveled) delivers approximately 4.5 g of powder. Store the DRY scoop in this can.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in severe harm. Once prepared, product can spoil quickly. Either feed immediately or cover and store in refrigerator at 35-40°F (2-4°C) for no longer than 24 hours. Do not use prepared product if it is unrefrigerated for more than a total of 2 hours.
Do not freeze prepared product. After feeding begins, use product within one hour or discard.
WARNING: Do not use a microwave oven to warm product. Serious burns may result.
POWDER STORAGE: Store cans at room temperature. After opening can, keep tightly covered, store in a dry area and use contents within 1 month. Do not freeze powder and avoid excessive heat.
Use by date on bottom of can.
WARNING: Not for parenteral (I.V.) use.
Last updated: 12/30/11