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Formulas for Children with Cow's Milk Protein Allergy

With over 150 years of expertise in early life nutrition and 45 years of expertise in food allergy, Nestlé Health Science has a strong commitment to leading scientific and nutritional innovations.

HMO in hypoallergenic formula is the latest pioneering advancement in the management of CMPA.

Breastmilk will always remain the best source of nutrition for all infants.

Hypoallergenic Speciality Formula

Hypoallergenic speciality formulas are recommended for infants and young children diagnosed with cow's milk/dairy protein allergy (CMPA), that are not exclusively breastfed. These products are based on proteins that have been heat-treated and enzymatically hydrolyzed to different degrees to disrupt the majority of allergenic epitopes.1

For an infant formula to be labelled “hypoallergenic” it needs to have been clinically tested and proven to be effective in at least 90% of children with proven CMPA (with a 95% CI), according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).2

Only hypoallergenic formulas, either extensively hydrolyzed (eHF) or amino acid-based formulas (AAF) are considered suitable milk replacements for children with CMPA. Partially hydrolyzed formulas (pHF) are not a suitable replacement formula in infants and children with CMPA.

The Development of Hypoallergenic Formulas

The Development of Hypoallergenic Formulas
  • Althéra®

    Althéra®

    Extensively hydrolyzed formula (eHF) for infants and young children with cow’s milk protein allergy (CMPA). From birth onwards.

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  • Alfaré®

    Alfaré®

    Extensively hydrolyzed formula (eHF) for infants and young children with CMPA-related malabsorption. From birth onwards.

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  • Alfamino®

    Alfamino®

    For infants and young children with severe forms of cow’s milk protein allergy (CMPA), multiple-food protein allergy (MFPA), those who fail on an eHF and for other conditions requiring an amino acid formula (AAF). From birth onwards.

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  • Alfamino® Junior

    Alfamino® Junior

    For children with severe forms of cow’s milk protein allergy (CMPA), multiple-food protein allergy (MFPA), and for other conditions requiring an amino acid formula (AAF). From 12 months to 13 years.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Mothers should be encouraged to continue breastfeeding even when their infants have cow’s milk protein allergy. This usually requires qualified dietary counseling to completely exclude all sources of cow’s milk protein from the mothers’ diet. If a decision to use a special formula intended for infants is taken, it is important to give instructions on correct preparation methods, emphasizing that unboiled water, unsterilized bottles or incorrect dilution can all lead to illness. Formula for special medical purposes intended for infants must be used under medical supervision.

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