CMA Indications
T or F
Every baby will present the same indications for cow's milk allergy.
False
T or F
An extensively hydrolyzed formula alone will take care of the long term allergic manifestations and help baby return to cow's milk.
False
How many clinicals support the benefits of Nutramigen?
80 Peer Reviewed Published Clinical Studies
9 our of 10 babies showed a reduction in crying due to colic in how many days once switching to Nutramigen?
2 days
T or F
Liquid Nutramigen is the same as Allimentum.
FALSE
Nutramigen has ZERO table sugar, Nutramigen has theraputic levels of DHA, and Nutramigen has over 80 clinical peer reviews, published studies that support the benefits.
What three main body systems can present cow's milk allergy symptoms.
Digestive, Skin, Respiratory
T or F Infants with cow's milk allergy are more likely to have atopic dermatitis, asthma, and rhinitis later in life.
True! They are 2 to 4 times more likely.
Based on a clinical study, will Nutramigen effectively eliminate occult blood in baby's stools after 4 weeks?
Yes!
Baldassarre et al. 2010
How many weeks did it take to reduce eczema severity from moderate eczema to mild eczema when switched to Nutramigen with LGG?
4 weeks
What program allows you to send FREE formula to a patient's home?
Helping Hands
BONUS: Email completed forms to your MJN representative
What is the #1 trusted brand by parents and Pediatricians to provide relief from cow's milk allergy?
Nutramigen with LGG
Which of the following is NOT one of the leading food allergens?
Cow's Milk, Soy, Corn, Egg, Shellfish, Peanut, Wheat, Tree Nuts, Fish, Sesame
Corn
In a clinical study completed in 2012, what percent of babies that were fed Nutramgen with LGG were able to return to cows milk after 6 months?
59%
BONUS: only 21% of babies fed Nutramigen without LGG were able to return to milk.
Canani et al. 2012
How long is it recommended for a baby to exclusively feed on Nutramigen with LGG before introducing lactose back into baby's diet?
6 months
BONUS: a low lactose formula, like Gentlease, is a great place to start.
How many states can provide Nutramigen through WIC?
All 50 states!
Name 5 cow's milk allergy indicators.
Colic, nausea/vomiting, unusual stools, constipation, diarrhea, rash, eczema, hives, blood in stools, sneezing, runny nose, breathing difficulties
T or F
Regulating the immune system's response to cow's milk allergies can avoid the progression along the allergic march.
True
T or F
Clinical data gathered in 2017 showed a reduction of allergic manifestations at 36 months in the group fed Nutramigen with LGG vs the group that was fed Nutramigen without LGG.
True
Canai et al. 2017
What would be the next plan of care if a baby is not tolerating Nutramigen with LGG?
An amino acid based formula, like PurAmino
How can a patient get financial assistance for Nutramigen?
Yes!
Through our Insurance Reimbursement program!
What percent of babies have a true cow's milk allergy?
What infant formulas are clinically proven to relieve short term symptoms as well as heal baby's gut so they can return to cow's milk?
Nutramigen with LGG
When compared, which formula showed significant reduction in allergic manifestations?
Nutramigen with LGG, soy formula, extensively hydrolyzed whey formula, amino acid formula
Nuramigen with LGG
Nutramigen with LGG- 22%
Soy- 58%
EHWF- 51%
Amino Acid- 77%
What two benefits of Nutramigen with LGG provide fast relief of CMA symptoms AND heal baby's gut?
1. Our unique peptide profile that reduces exposure to allergens (extensively hydrolyzed proteins)
2. The probiotic LGG that coats the gut and increases butyrate producing bacteria
List three ways a family could have access to Nutramigen?
Buy from a retail store, Helping Hands, SNAP, Insurance Reimbursement, WIC, samples from their pediatrician