Althéra® is a special hypoallergenic infant food, nutritionally complete, based on extensive hydrolyzate (eHF*) of whey proteins. Indicated in cases of allergy to cow’s milk proteins, as first-line treatment. Suitable from birth.
Althéra® contains purified lactose to support a healthy intestinal microbiota and better calcium absorption.
Althéra® is a food intended for special medical purposes, reimbursed by health insurance companies.
Mothers should be encouraged to continue breastfeeding even if their child has a cow’s milk protein allergy. This usually involves qualified dietary counseling to completely exclude all sources of cow’s milk protein from the mother’s diet. If the decision is made to use a special formula designed for infants, it is important to follow the instructions on the product label, emphasizing that unboiled water, unsterilized bottles or Improper dilution can cause illness. Infant formulas intended for special medical purposes should be used under medical supervision.
EXTRACT FROM THE NUTRITIONAL PROFILE
For 100 ml*:
Energy: 67 kcal
Lipids: 3.4 g
Carbohydrates: 7.3 g including 3.7 g of lactose
Protein: 1.6 g
Dietary fiber: 0 g
Sodium: 26 mg
Potassium: 81 mg
Phosphorus: 46 mg
*Prepared with 13.2 g of powder and 90 ml of water
For 100 g:
Energy: 506 kcal
Lipids: 26 g
Carbohydrates: 55.5 g including 28 g of lactose
Protein: 12.5 g
Dietary fiber: 0 g
Sodium: 195 mg
Potassium: 610 mg
Phosphorus: 350 mg
Per scoop of 4.4 g:
Energy: 22.26 kcalFat: 1.14 g
Carbohydrates: 2.44 g including 1.23 g of lactose
Protein: 0.55 g
Dietary fiber: 0 g
Sodium: 8.58 mg
Potassium: 26.84 mg
Phosphorus: 15.40 mg
INDICATIONS
For the nutritional needs of infants in cases of allergy to cow’s milk proteins (first intention). Suitable from birth.
Contraindications: galactosemia, glucose-galactose malabsorption, lactose intolerance, strictly excluded for parenteral nutrition.
FEATURES
Based on extensively hydrolyzed whey proteins, Althéra® is the most hydrolyzed eHF on the market. Its hypoallergenicity is clinically proven in infants with cow’s milk protein allergy (CMPA).
With purified lactose to positively modulate the composition of the intestinal microbiota in infants with CMPA. Additionally, lactose improves taste for better compliance. Althéra® has the highest lactose content among eHFs.