Why is Neocate Junior with Prebiotics, unflavored being discontinued?
At Nutricia we continuously evaluate our product portfolio to provide the best nutritional solutions for those with food allergies and related gastrointestinal (GI) and allergic conditions. Based on feedback from healthcare professionals and caregivers, we identified an opportunity to enhance our product portfolio by offering a formula with probiotics to children beyond infancy. As a result, we have upgraded Neocate Junior with Prebiotics, unflavored to Neocate Syneo Junior with synbiotics (prebiotic fibers and probiotics).
If Neocate Syneo Junior is not the right fit for your patient, we have multiple alternatives including Neocate Junior unflavored without prebiotics, flavored Neocate Junior formulas with prebiotics, and ready-to-feed Neocate Splash, both unflavored and flavored.
My patient is on Neocate Junior with Prebiotics, unflavored and is over the age of 10, what alternative products are available?
We have several options for those who require an amino acid-based formula and are over the age of 10.
• Neocate Junior unflavored without prebiotics (powder)
• Neocate Junior with prebiotics (powder)
o Vanilla
o Strawberry
o Chocolate
• Neocate Splash (ready to feed)
o Vanilla
o Orange-Pineapple
o Grape
o Tropical Fruit
o Unflavored
The above options continue to be available and are all indicated for individuals one year of age and older with any of the labeled medical indications.
My patient is on Neocate Junior with Prebiotics, unflavored and has short bowel syndrome (SBS) and/or malabsorption, what alternative products are available?
For those who are unable to receive Neocate Syneo Junior, we have a number of alternatives. Neocate Junior unflavored without prebiotics, a variety of Neocate Junior with prebiotics flavor options, and five flavors of our ready-to-feed Neocate Splash are all available indicated for SBS and malabsorption.
Neocate Syneo Junior is not indicated for the management of malabsorption and is not recommended for use in children with SBS unless a risk and benefit analysis is completed by a healthcare professional, and the patient is monitored.
Once you and your patient and/or patient’s caregiver have decided on an alternative product, our Nutricia Navigator team can assist your patient and/or patient’s caregiver with obtaining the product. Our Nutricia Navigator team can be reached at 1-800-365-7354 (9 am – 6 pm ET) or via email at nutricianavigator@nutricia.com.
Can my patient transition from Neocate Junior with Prebiotics, unflavored to Neocate Syneo Junior without a transition period?
Neocate Syneo Junior is an unflavored, powdered, nutritionally complete hypoallergenic formula. Most children will be able to transition from Neocate Junior with Prebiotics, unflavored to Neocate Syneo Junior without a transition period and without any issues. If your patient requires a slower transition, we recommend the fading approach. Fading is a strategy where a small amount of a new formula is mixed with something the child is used to (such as expressed human milk, another formula, or another beverage), gradually increasing the ratio of new to old over time. We provide more information regarding formula transition in our transition guide—“A Guide to Transitioning.”
HOW CAN I REQUEST A SAMPLE OF THE OTHER FLAVORS OF NEOCATE JUNIOR AND NEOCATE SPLASH FOR MY PATIENT TO TRY?
You can request sample packs of Neocate Junior and Neocate Splash for your patients here. Neocate Syneo Junior samples will be available mid-May.
