Blemil ^® plus Elemental is food for special medical purposes in powder form for solution. The preparation is suitable for use as the sole source of food for infants up to 6 months of age and as a food supplement for infants over 6 months of age and children.

When is Blemil ^® plus Elemental administered?

Blemil ^® plus Elemental is food for special medical purposes for diet management:

• in infants from birth and children with severe allergy to cow's milk proteins;
• in soy protein allergy;
• in children with intolerance to different types of food, for whom the use of hydrolysates with a significant degree of hydrolysis in food management was not effective;
• when it is indicated to use a common elemental mixture.

The product is used under medical supervision.

Blemil ^® plus Elemental – properties

Blemil ^® plus Elemental is a hypoallergenic elemental diet based on free amino acids for infants and children. It contains all the nutrients that a baby with a cow's milk protein allergy needs.

The formula of the preparation is 100% free amino acids of biosynthetic origin. It does not contain peptides, gluten, cow's milk proteins or vegetable proteins (eg soy).

The carbohydrates contained in the composition are maltodextrin (74%) and corn starch (26%). This composition gives the mixture a pleasant, delicate taste, which is well accepted by babies. The composition does not contain mono- and di-saccharides. The lack of glucose, fructose, lactose or sucrose not only increases the tolerance and absorption of the preparation, but also supports proper eating habits.

Blemil ^® plus Elemental is a suitable profile of fatty acids of vegetable origin, supplemented with docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and medium chain fatty acids (MCT). The proportion of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids in the product is similar to that of breast milk. DHA acid in the expected amount of 0.46% strengthens the body's immunity and limits inflammatory processes and affects the proper maturation of the nervous system and visual functions.

Furthermore, the calcium/phosphorus ratio is 1.6 and is close to the value found in breast milk. It has been adapted to meet the proper growth and maturation needs of a baby allergic to cow's milk proteins.

Blemil ^® plus Elemental is very easy to prepare. The ready-to-drink mixture is prepared similarly to traditional milk powder. The preparation is administered orally or through an enteral tube.