Novalac Premium 1

Novalac Premium 1 is an enriched infant formula developed for healthy full‑term infants from birth to 6 months, intended for use when breastfeeding is not feasible. It includes prebiotics, long-chain fatty acids, and bioactive nutrients to promote brain development and support gut and immune health .

Key Features:

• Symbiotics blend: GOS prebiotics + B. lactis probiotic to foster digestive and immune support

• DHA & ARA (1:1 ratio) for visual and neural development

• Taurine and nucleotides to support cognitive and gastrointestinal function

• Improved tolerance: lower lactose content and added corn starch to reduce reflux and constipation risk

Usage Instructions:

• Sterilize all feeding equipment.

• Boil water and cool to ~40 °C.

• Add 1 leveled scoop (~4.3 g) per 30 ml water as per feeding guide Shake well until fully dissolved, cool to ~37 °C, test and feed immediately.

• Discard leftovers after feeding; store opened tin in a cool dry place and use within 3 weeks

Specifications

• Age range: Birth to 6 months

Pros & Considerations:

Pros:

• Carefully formulated with bioactive nutrients—symbiotics, DHA/ARA, nucleotides, taurine—for early immunity and gut health.

• Better digestive tolerance due to starch inclusion and lower lactose.

• Widely available in Cyprus pharmacies (e.g. Pharmacy Wow, Medone)

Considerations:

• Some reviewers note a sweeter taste compared to basic versions because of maltodextrin and GOS sweetening

• Mixing thoroughly is essential to avoid lumps, especially due to added starch—shake well each time .

• Some infants may feed more frequently (e.g. every 1.5 hours) on Premium 1 versus basic formula