DILUTION INFORMATION FOR BCAD 1

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A child’s health depends on carefully following the instructions below. Proper hygiene, preparation, dilution, use and storage are important when preparing product. Powdered products are not sterile and should NOT be fed to premature infants or persons who might have immune problems unless directed and supervised by a child’s medical professional.

Discuss with parents whether they need to use cooled, boiled water for mixing and whether they need to boil clean utensils, bottles and nipples in water before use.

The medical professional will provide instructions for the correct amounts of water and powder. Pour the required amount of water into the bottle/container. Add the correct amount of powder, cap the bottle/container and shake vigorously.

If instructed to use the scoop in the can, each unpacked, level scoop delivers approximately 4.5 g of powder. Store DRY scoop in can.

Failure to follow these instructions could result in severe harm. Once prepared, product can spoil quickly. Either feed immediately or cover and store in refrigerator at 35–40°F (2–4°C) for no longer than 24 hours. Do not use prepared product if it is unrefrigerated for more than a total of 2 hours. Do not freeze prepared product. After feeding begins, use product within 1 hour or discard.

WARNING: Do not use a microwave oven to warm product. Serious burns may result.

Refer to the product label for the most accurate information.

WARNING: This product is nutritionally incomplete. Care must be taken to provide enough isoleucine, leucine and valine to support growth using other foods with these amino acids as required. Medical professionals must carefully and constantly supervise use of BCAD 1 with other foods and liquids and adjust the diet based on frequent blood tests.

CAUTION: Mead Johnson Nutrition BCAD 1 is to be used only in the dietary management of infants and young children with documented maple syrup urine disease while under direct and continuing medical supervision.

WARNING: Not for parenteral (I.V.) use.

Powder Storage: Store cans at room temperature. After opening can, keep tightly covered, store in a dry area and use contents within 1 month. Do not freeze powder and avoid excessive heat.

Use by date on bottom of can.

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