Benefit-24™ Human Milk-Based Nutrition
Benefit-24 is a human milk-based infant nutrition product specifically formulated to meet 24 kcal / oz. All Medolac Benefit products meet recommendations for commercially-sterile replacement feeding in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).
Benefit-24 may be used when there is a need for higher levels of key nutrients, and may reduce the volume of fortifier required to achieve optimal nutrition targets. Benefit-24 products are homogenized which may lead to improved weight gain in very low birth weight infants according to published data.
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Shelf-stable for up to 18 months
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No freezing, no thawing
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48 pouches per case
Donor milk protein for preterm infants
Donor milk often lacks the protein premature infants need because it is comprised of term infant breast milk. The NICU solution: Benefit-24 offers twice as much protein as average donor milk.
Benefit-24 is ultra filtered and standardized to match the same protein and fat as preterm infant mother’s own milk.
Commercial sterility
Medolac Benefit is a commercially sterile product, packaged in a shelf-stable hermetically sealed pouch. Store at room temperature, no thawing required. Keep for 7 days in refrigerator after opening.
Fortify as needed
While Benefit-24 has high protein, it is not fortified with additional vitamins and minerals. That allows clinical professionals to make the best fortification decision for each baby in their unit.
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As the NICU Registered Dietitian, I am happy to recommend the use of Benefit-24. We have used this product for the past 2 years and have had no concerns with tolerance to the product. Benefit-24 is useful in infants with fluid restriction as well as those with growth concerns.
Kathy | Neonatal Nutrition Support Specialist, RD III
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