Lactose Free Baby Formula On Prescription

Be aware of risk of cross allergy with cow s milk.

Lactose free baby formula on prescription.

The rare baby with congenital lactose intolerance should be given a lactose free formula. For babies with lactose intolerance lactose free formula milk is available to buy from pharmacies and supermarkets. Many people misunderstand the differences between lactose free formula cow s milk based formula and soy formula. Do not prescribe specific infant formula for lactose intolerance see page 3 for reference.

Lactose free formula is available in pharmacies and shops but if you think your baby may be lactose intolerant it s important to speak to a midwife health visitor or gp. I argued that i was not told this and the receptionist said because it s not the pediatrician a budget i left the surgery fuming. Suggest infant gaviscon more than 6 times in 24 hours or where the infant has diarrhoea or a fever due to its sodium content. Can be purchased for older infants if parents choose to.

The pediatrician sent a letter to my gp to prescribe lactose free milk. All are lactose free. Lactose free formula is typically made from cow s milk that has been refined to remove the lactose and replace it with a different form of sugar. I went to collect prescription today was told that this should not be prescribed i should buy over the counter myself.

Prescribe low lactose lactose free formulae in children with secondary lactose intolerance over 1 year who previously tolerated cow s milk since they can use lactose free products e g lactofree from supermarkets. He gave me 1 400g tub. Enfamil pedialyte liquid powdered organic gluten free vegan vegetarian dash does not contain peanuts halal high protein kosher lactose free no added antibiotics no artificial colors no artificial sweeteners non gmo plant based soy based electrolyte drinks formula all deals giftcard with purchase weekly ad 0 15 15 25 25 50 1 2. Hypoallergenic formula suitable from birth but only under medical supervision.

6soya based formula not suitable for infants under 6 months old. Appropriate for infants with severe cmpa.