Danone North America is making the infant formula Pepticate available in the U.S. to help support families whose babies have food allergies.
According to the White Plains-based company, Pepticate is an extensively hydrolyzed powdered (EHF) formula specifically designed to provide relief from the symptoms of cow milk allergy in infants up to 12 months old. The company added Pepticate is the only eHF with a blend of prebiotic fibers that mimic the levels and functionality of human milk oligosaccharides found in breast milk, which will help support digestive health and immune system development. The product is sold in over 75 countries.
“For babies with food allergies that are not breastfed, hypoallergenic formulas like Pepticate are often their main source of nutrition, and can play a critical role in their development,” said Steven Yannicelli, vice president of medical and scientific affairs at Nutricia North America, the Danone North America unit bringing the product to this country. “I’m proud of the work our teams have done in coordination with the Food and Drug Administration to extend availability of this product in the U.S., increase formula supply for babies with cow milk allergy, and ultimately help families focus on enjoying more beautiful moments with their little ones.”
Pepticate can be purchased online at Pepticate.com or from Amazon, and it is being distributed by Nutricia North America through medical and retail channels, including home health care programs, durable medical equipment providers and state and government programs.
