Similac® Human Milk Fortifier

Extensively Hydrolyzed Protein Concentrated Liquid

(SHMF HP CL)

Nutrients
Per 5 mL SHMF HP CL packet 
Per 30 mL* PTHM (25 mL) + SHMF HP CL (1 packet) 
Per 100 mL PTHM (25 mL) + SHMF HP CL (1 packet) 
Per 100 Cal PTHM (25 mL) + SHMF HP CL (1 packet) 
Calories 24 79 100 
Volume, mL 30 100 126 
Protein, g 0.5 0.85§ 2.84 3.58 
Fat, g 0.21 1.18 3.94 4.98 
Carbohydrates, g 0.75 2.41§ 8.04 10.14 
Water, g 3.3 25.3 84 106 
Linoleic Acid, mg 18 110 368 464 
     
Vitamins
 Vitamin A, IU 197 295 982 1238 
Vitamin D, IU 35 36 118 149 
Vitamin E, IU 1.3 4.2 5.3 
Vitamin K, mcg 2.4 2.5 8.2 10.3 
Thiamin (Vit B1), mcg 48 53 177 224 
Riboflavin (Vit B2), mcg 74 86 287 362 
Vitamin B6, mcg 50 53 179 226 
Vitamin B12, mcg 0.13 0.14 0.47 0.6 
Niacin, mcg 980 1010 3392 4279 
Folic Acid, mcg 26.1 32.9 
Pantothenic Acid, mcg 310 355 1184 1494 
Biotin, mcg 5.8 5.9 19.7 24.8 
Vitamin C, mg 7.7 10.4 34.6 43.7 
Choline, mg 0.9 3.3 10.8 13.7 
Inositol, mg 1.7 5.4 18 22.7 
     
Minerals
 Calcium, mg 30 36 121 152 
Calcium, mEq 1.5 1.8 7.6 
Phosphorus, mg 17 20 67 85 
Magnesium, mg 2.1 2.8 9.6 12.1 
Iron, mg 0.11 0.14 0.47 0.59 
Zinc, mg 0.31 0.39 1.32 1.66 
Manganese, mcg 2.2 2.4 7.8 9.9 
Copper, mcg 15 31 104 131 
Iodine, mcg 0.4 3.1 10 13 
Selenium, mcg 0.2 0.5 
Sodium, mg 7.5 13.7 46 58 
Sodium, mEq 0.3 0.6 1.9 2.4 
Potassium, mg 16.2 30.4 102 128 
Potassium, mEq 0.4 0.8 2.5 3.2 
Chloride, mg 13 27 89 113 
Chloride, mEq 0.4 0.8 2.6 3.3 

INGREDIENTS: Water, corn maltodextrin, casein hydrolysate; LESS THAN 2% OF: M. alpina oil,|| schizochytrium sp. oil,lutein, betacarotene, calcium phosphate, magnesium chloride, potassium citrate, sodium citrate, salt, potassium chloride, potassium phosphate, zinc sulfate, ferrous sulfate, copper sulfate, manganese sulfate, sodium selenite, medium chain triglycerides, soy oil, coconut oil, modified corn starch, vitamin A palmitate, vitamin D3, d-alphatocopheryl acetate, phylloquinone, thiamine hydrochloride, riboflavin, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin B12, niacinamide, folic acid, calcium pantothenate, biotin, ascorbic acid, inositol, choline chloride, monoglycerides, L-tyrosine, L-leucine, L-tryptophan, L-carnitine, gellan gum, and potassium hydroxide.

CONTAINS MILK INGREDIENTS.

* One packet (5 mL) Similac Human Milk Fortifier Hydrolyzed Protein Concentrated Liquid in 25 mL preterm human milk (PTHM). Preterm human milk values from Meeting the Special Needs of Low-Birth-Weight and Premature Infants in the Hospital. Columbus, OH: Abbott Nutrition, Abbott Laboratories, January 1998.

Values based on term human milk from American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Nutrition: Pediatric Nutrition Handbook, 4th ed. Elk Grove Village, American Academy of Pediatrics, 1998;40: 132-135, 217, 258, 655-658.

Per 100 Calories, as mixed, 4 packets added to 100 mL preterm human milk (24 Cal/fl oz). Preterm human milk values from Meeting the Special Needs of Low-Birth-Weight and Premature Infants in the Hospital. Columbus, OH: Abbott Nutrition, Abbott Laboratories, January 1998.

§ When mixed with 25 mL term human milk, protein is 0.76 g and carbohydrate is 2.55 g/30 mL.

|| Source of ARA.

Source of DHA.

Extensively Hydrolyzed Protein Concentrated Liquid

(SHMF HP CL) Nutrients per Volume

Nutrients
Per 5 mL packet
Per 30 mL
PTHM (25 mL) +
|+ SHMF HP CL
(1 packet)
Preterm Human Milk*
(PTHM)
Per 100 mL
PTHM (50 mL) +
SHMF HP CL
(1 packet)
PTHM (25 mL) + SHMF HP CL
(1 packet)
Volume, mL 30 100 100 100 
Energy, Cal 24 67 74 79 
Protein, g 0.5 0.85 1.4 2.19 2.84 
Fat, g 0.21 1.18 3.89 3.92 3.94 
Linoleic Acid, mg 18 110 369.1 368 368 
Carbohydrates, g 0.75 2.41 6.6 7.4 8.04 
      
Vitamins
Vitamin A, IU 197 295 390 713 984 
Vitamin D, IU 35 35.5 65 118.6 
Vitamin E, IU 1.25 1.1 2.8 4.2 
Vitamin K, mcg 2.4 2.5 0.2 4.5 8.3 
Thiamin (Vit B1), mcg 48 53.3 20.8 106 178.0 
Riboflavin (Vit B2), mcg 74.3 86.4 48.3 178 288.4 
Vitamin B6, mcg 49.6 53.3 14.8 104 178.0 
Vitamin B12, mcg 0.13 0.14 0.05 0.28 0.47 
Niacin, mcg 980 1010 150 1918 3398 
Folic Acid, mcg 6.86 7.7 3.3 15.7 25.7 
Pantothenic Acid, mcg 310 355 181 728 1186 
Biotin, mcg 5.82 5.9 0.4 10.9 19.8 
Vitamin C, mg 7.74 10.4 10.7 23.8 34.8 
Choline, mg 0.93 3.3 9.4 10.2 10.9 
Inositol, mg 1.7 5.4 14.8 16.5 18.1 
      
Minerals
Calcium, mg 29.8 36.0 24.8 77 120.2 
Calcium, mEq 1.5 1.8 1.2 3.9 6.0 
Phosphorus, mg 17.2 20.4 12.8 42.5 68.0 
Magnesium, mg 2.1 2.8 3.1 6.6 9.8 
Iron, mg 0.11 0.14 0.12 0.31 0.48 
Zinc, mg 0.31 0.39 0.34 0.87 1.30 
Manganese, mcg 2.2 2.4 0.6 4.5 7.9 
Copper, mcg 14.7 30.8 64.4 85.8 102.7 
Iodine, mcg 0.4 3.1 10.7 10.5 10.3 
Sodium, mg 7.5 13.7 24.8 36 46 
Sodium, mEq 0.3 0.6 1.1 1.5 1.9 
Potassium, mg 16.2 36.4 57.0 81 102 
Potassium, mEq 0.4 1.5 1.5 2.1 2.5 
Chloride, mg 13 27.3 55 73.7 90.9 
Chloride, mEq 0.4 0.8 1.6 2.1 2.6 
Selenium, mcg 0.18 0.5 1.48 1.71 1.82 
      
Other Characteristics
Potential Renal Solute Load, mOsm 4.5 7.7 12.6 19.6 25.5 
Approx Osmolality, mOsm/kg water 450 290 375 450 

NOTE: Proper hygiene, handling and storage are important when preparing infant feedings. Always follow your hospital’s policies and procedures regarding safe handling practices when preparing infant feedings to prevent the possibility of contamination.

* Meeting the special nutrient needs of low birth weight and premature infants in the hospital (A8100) Columbus, Ohio: Abbott Nutrition, Abbott, January 1998, p 56. 

When mixed with 25 mL term human milk, protein is 0.76 g and carbohydrate is 2.55 g/30 mL.

Extensively Hydrolyzed Protein Concentrated Liquid

(SHMF HP CL) Nutrients per 100 Cal

NUTRIENTS 
Preterm Human Milk* (PTHM) 
PTHM (50 mL) + SHMF HP CL (1 packet) 
PTHM (25 mL) + SHMF HP CL (1 packet) 
Energy, Cal 100 100 100 
Volume, mL 149 136 126 
Protein, g 2.1 2.97 3.58 
Fat, g 5.8 5.32 4.98 
Linoleic Acid, mg 550 499 464 
Carbohydrates, g 9.9 10.04 10.14 
    
Vitamins
Vitamin A, IU 581 966 1238 
Vitamin D, IU 3.0 89 149 
Vitamin E, IU 1.6 3.8 5.3 
Vitamin K, mcg 0.3 6.2 10.3 
Thiamin (Vit B1), mcg 31 144 224 
Riboflavin (Vit B2), mcg 72 242 362 
Vitamin B6, mcg 22 141 226 
Vitamin B12, mcg 0.07 0.38 0.6 
Niacin, mcg 224 2602 4279 
Folic Acid, mcg 4.9 21.3 32.9 
Pantothenic Acid, mcg 269 987 1494 
Biotin, mcg 0.6 14.8 24.8 
Vitamin C, mg 16.0 32.2 43.7 
Choline, mg 14.0 13.8 13.7 
Inositol, mg 22.0 22.4 22.7 
    
Minerals
Calcium, mg 37.0 105 152 
Calcium, mEq 1.9 5.2 7.6 
Phosphorus, mg 19.0 58 85 
Magnesium, mg 4.6 12.1 
Iron, mg 0.18 0.42 0.59 
Zinc, mg 0.51 1.19 1.66 
Manganese, mcg 6.2 9.9 
Copper, mcg 96.0 116 131 
Iodine, mcg 16 14 13 
Sodium, mg 37.0 49 58 
Sodium, mEq 1.6 2.1 2.4 
Potassium, mg 85.0 110 128 
Potassium, mEq 2.2 2.8 3.2 
Chloride, mg 82.0 100 113 
Chloride, mEq 2.3 2.9 3.3 
Selenium, mcg 2.2 2.3 2.4 
    
Other Characteristics
Potential Renal Solute Load, mOsm 18.7 26.6 32.2 
Approx Osmolality, mOsm/kg water 290 375 450 

* Meeting the special nutrient needs of low birth weight and premature infants in the hospital (A8100) Columbus, Ohio: Abbott Nutrition, Abbott, January 1998, p 56.

Mixing Instructions, Use as directed by a doctor

Directions for Preparation and Use

This fortifier is for premature and low-birth-weight infants, including those infants <2000 g at hospital discharge. For post-discharge use, follow the doctor’s instructions as specified for your baby. Proper hygiene, handling, and storage are important when preparing fortified human milk. lmproper mixing may not meet your baby’s nutritional needs.

 

Additional Calories DesiredHuman MilkSHMF HP CLApproximate Yield
2 Calories/fl oz50 mL1 packet55 mL
4 Calories/fl oz25 mL1 packet30mL

 

Follow instructions for safe handling of human milk. Consult with doctor on the need to boil (sterilize) bottles, nipples, and rings.

Pour desired quantity of human milk into sterile feeding container.

To open packet, tear top off completely along perforation.

Product separation is normal. Massage packet contents until uniform.

Add contents to human milk; cap and shake until mixed well. Once bottle-feeding begins, use within one hour or discard.

Storing Fortified Human Milk

• When more than one feeding is prepared, date and refrigerate unused portion; discard after 24 hours.

• After refrigeration, remix gently if needed. Feed promptly.

STORAGE

Product is light sensitive. Keep unopened packets in closed carton at room temperature; avoid extreme temperatures.

Warning

Never use a microwave oven to warm feedings. Serious burns can result.

 

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