Breast milk is best for your baby.

Health Canada, the Canadian Paediatric Society and the Dietitians of Canada recommend that you exclusively breastfeed your baby for the first 6 months and that you continue to breastfeed for up to 2 years or longer along with complementary foods.

Similac® Isomil® with DHA

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If you are looking for a non-milk-based formula due to health, cultural, or religious reasons, Similac® Isomil® with DHA is the formula to choose. This soy-based formula is naturally lactose-free and nutritionally complete. It contains DHA, an omega-3 fat that supports the normal physical development of the brain and eyes. This formula is also easy to digest and non-GMO.*

‡ Similar to other infant formulas.
* Ingredients not genetically engineered.

PRODUCT FORMATS AVAILABLE

Features of Similac® products

NUTRITION INFORMATION

Refer to label for most accurate information.

POWDER
Per 100 mL at standard dilution

Energy(Cal) 66

Protein (g) 1.62

Fat (g) 3.50

Linoleic Acid (g) 0.50

Linolenic Acid (g) 0.040

Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) (g) 0.0067

Arachidonic acid (ARA) (g) 0.0088

Carbohydrate (g) 7.10

Total dietary fibre (g)-

Galactooligosaccharides (GOS) (g) -

VITAMINS & MINERALS

Refer to label for most accurate information. Nutritional composition and ingredients may vary slightly between formats.

(per 100 mL standard dilution)

Vitamin A (IU)201

Vitamin D3 (IU)34

Vitamin E (IU)1.5

Vitamin K1 (mg)0.0055

Vitamin C (mg)7.6

Thiamine (mg)0.06

Riboflavin (mg)0.06

Niacin (mg)0.57

Pantothenic Acid (mg)0.45

Vitamin B6 (mg)0.04

Folic Acid (mg)0.0089

Vitamin B12 (mg)0.00015

Biotin (mg)0.0022

Choline (mg)8.2

Inositol (mg)10.7

Calcium (mg)63

Phosphorus (mg)45

Magnesium (mg)4.9

Sodium (mg)29

Potassium (mg)68

Chloride (mg)53

Iron (mg)0.68

Zinc (mg)0.71

Copper (mg)0.042

Manganese (mg)0.04

Iodine (mg)0.0089

Selenium (mg)0.0015

Ash (g)0.46

Carnitine (mg)0.91

Taurine (mg)4.0

Methionine (mg)32

Tryptophan (mg)22

INGREDIENTS

Corn syrup, soy protein isolate, high oleic sunflower oil, sucrose, coconut oil, soy oil, calcium phosphate, potassium citrate, soy lecithin, sodium chloride, potassium chloride, magnesium chloride, M. alpina oil*, C. cohnii oil**, L-methionine, m-inositol, ascorbic acid, choline chloride, taurine, ascorbyl palmitate, L-tryptophan, zinc sulphate, ferrous sulphate, L-carnitine, mixed tocopherols, niacinamide, calcium d-pantothenate, d-α-tocopheryl acetate, vitamin A palmitate, riboflavin, thiamine hydrochloride, cupric sulphate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, potassium iodide, folic acid, phylloquinone, sodium selenite, biotin, vitamin D3, cyanocobalamin.

May contain: calcium carbonate, potassium phosphate, sodium citrate, and manganese sulphate. Contains: soy.

* Source of arachidonic acid (ARA).
** Source of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).

Refer to label for most accurate information. Nutritional composition and ingredients may vary slightly between formats.

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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

How to prepare baby formula?

Refer to the product label for complete preparation instructions.

Your baby’s health depends on carefully following these directions. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water. Proper hygiene, preparation, mixing and storage are important when using infant formula. Use as directed by your health care professional.

WARNING: Powdered infant formulas are not sterile and should not be fed to preterm, low birth-weight or immunocompromised infants unless directed and supervised by a health care professional. Never use a microwave oven to warm formula; serious burns can result. Test temperature before feeding to avoid scalding the baby’s mouth.

Directions for preparation and use of powder baby formula – Must add water

  1. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water.
  2. Sterilize equipment:
    • Place washed bottles, nipples, rings, caps, and all preparation equipment in boiling water and keep at a rolling boil for 2 minutes.
    Sterilize water:
    • In another pot, boil water at a rolling boil for 2 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
  3. Prepare formula using enclosed scoop – See MIXING GUIDE on label. Return dry scoop to container.
  4. Cap bottle; shake well; attach nipple. Once feeding begins, use within 1 hour or discard.

Storage: Once mixed, refrigerate bottles immediately; use within 24 hours. Store powder formula container under normal room temperature conditions. Once opened, use contents within 1 month. Do not reuse container.

Directions for preparation and use of concentrated liquid formula – Must add water

Must add equal amounts of water (boiled and cooled to room temperature) and concentrated liquid formula.

  1. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water.
  2. Sterilize equipment:
    • Place washed bottles, nipples, rings, caps and all preparation equipment in boiling water and keep at a rolling boil for 2 minutes. 
    Sterilize water for formula:
    • In another pot, bring water to a rolling boil for 2 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
  3. Prepare formula – Must add water
    • Clean top of can. Shake well before opening.
    • Pour equal amounts of concentrated liquid formula and cooled sterilized water into bottle – See MIXING GUIDE on label.
  4. Cap bottle; shake well; attach nipple. Once feeding begins, use within 1 hour or discard.

Storage: Cover prepared bottles and opened cans and refrigerate immediately; use within 48 hours. Store unopened cans under normal room temperature conditions. Avoid extreme temperatures.

Directions for preparation and use of ready-to-use formula - Do not add water

59-mL plastic bottles:

  1. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water.
  2. Place washed nipple, ring and cap in boiling water and keep at a rolling boil for 2 minutes.
  3. SHAKE BOTTLE WELL before opening and twist-off cap.
  4. Attach nipple. Once feeding begins, use within 1 hour or discard.

235-mL plastic bottles:

  1. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water.
  2. Sterilize equipment: Place washed cups or bottles (if needed), nipples, rings, caps and all preparation equipment in boiling water and keep at a rolling boil for 2 minutes.
  3. Shake bottle well; twist off cap.
  4. If using the Similac® bottle: Attach nipple. If using a different feeding container: Pour formula into cups or bottles. If there is formula remaining in the Similac® bottle, recap, refrigerate and use within 48 hours.
  5. Once feeding begins, use within 1 hour or discard.

Cans:

  1. Place washed bottles, nipples, rings, caps, and all preparation equipment in boiling water and keep at a rolling boil for 2 minutes.
  2. Clean top of can. Shake well before opening. Pour formula into bottle; attach nipple.

Storage: Cover prepared bottles/cups and opened bottles/cans and refrigerate immediately; use within 48 hours. Store unopened bottles/cans under normal room temperature conditions. Avoid extreme temperatures. Do not reuse the Similac® bottle.