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Cow & Gate Instant Carobel 135g is a specialized food for medical purposes designed to help manage vomiting, dysphagia, and rumination in infants, children, and adults. Its primary benefit is acting as a gelling and thickening agent to improve feeding consistency. A key consideration is that it must be used under medical supervision, as it is intended for specific dietary needs.
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It is a food for special medical purposes used to manage habitual and recurrent vomiting, dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), and rumination in full-term infants, children, and adults by thickening food and liquids.
Yes, it is suitable for use with both breast milk and standard infant formula, as well as other liquids and semi-liquid foods.
It can be prepared by adding the recommended amount to a prepared bottle feed, shaking well, allowing to thicken, and shaking again before feeding. It can also be made into a paste with warm water or liquid for spoon feeding.
Yes, it is free from milk, gluten, and sucrose, making it suitable for infants with sensitivities to these ingredients.
Prepared feeds or mixtures should be used immediately after preparation. Do not store leftover thickened liquids.
Please refer to the expiration date printed on the packaging. Once opened, it should be used within 4 weeks.
Yes, Instant Carobel is appropriate for use with children and adults who require assistance with swallowing difficulties.
Ensure the correct amount of Instant Carobel is used according to instructions. Allow adequate thickening time (3-4 minutes) and shake again before feeding. Verify the temperature of the liquid, as extreme temperatures can affect thickening.
Shake the bottle vigorously for the recommended duration (30-60 seconds) immediately after adding the powder. Ensure thorough mixing when preparing as a paste. Using a blender or shaker cup may help achieve a smoother consistency.
Consult with a healthcare professional. Adjust the amount of Instant Carobel being used or the consistency, under medical guidance. Ensure the preparation instructions are followed precisely.
This is normal for some thickened liquids. Shake the bottle again briefly before feeding to re-establish the desired consistency.
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