Althera^® & Alfamino^® Range

Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy (CMPA) is one of the most common food allergies in infancy.¹

The SMA^® Althera^® and SMA^® Alfamino^® range provides first-line formula options for bottle-fed infants with CMPA.^2,3

SMA^® Althera^® is the most extensively hyrolysed formula (eHF) in the UK.⁴ It is suitable for the dietary management of infants with mild-to-moderate CMPA.

SMA^® Alfamino^® is our amino acid-based formula suitable for the dietary management of infants with severe CMPA, multiple food allergies and other conditions where an AAF is recommended. SMA^® Alfamino^®, backed by evidence, supports normal growth and development⁵*. With structured lipids low osmolarity to help support digestion and absorption.^6-8

The following products must be used under medical supervision. SMA® Althéra® is a food for special medical purposes intended for the dietary management of infants with cows’ milk allergy. SMA® Alfamino® is a food for special medical purposes, for the dietary management of infants with severe cows’ milk allergy, multiple food allergies and other conditions where an amino acid formula is recommended.

^{*based on World Health Organization growth reference}

^{References: 1. Grimshaw KEC et al. Clin Transl Allergy 2016; 6:1. 2. Vandenplas, Y. et al. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2024 Feb;78(2):386-413. 3. Venter, C. et al. World Allergy Organ J. 2024 Aug 12;17(8):100931. 4. Nutten S, et al.Allergy. 2020 Jun;75(6):1446-1449. 5. Vandenplas Y, et al, Pediatr Gastroenterol Hepatol Nutr. 2021 Jul;24(4):1-11 12. 6. Mazzocchi, A.; et al. Nutrients 2018, 10, 567. 7. Bar-Yoseph, F., et al. Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids, 2013. 89(4): p. 139-43. 8. Shaw, V & Lawson, M. Clin Paediatr Dietetics 2007; 3rd ed. Oxford. Blackwell.}

^{IMPORTANT NOTICE:
We believe that breastfeeding is the ideal nutritional start for babies as breast milk provides a balanced diet and protection against illness for a baby. We fully support the World Health Organisation’s recommendation of exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life followed by the introduction of adequate nutritious complementary foods along with sustained breastfeeding up to two years of age.
We also recognise that breastfeeding may not be an option due to certain medical conditions. Parents should only feed Infant formula for special medical purposes under supervision of a healthcare professional after full consideration of all feeding options, including breastfeeding. Continued use has to be assessed by the healthcare professional in relation to the baby's progress bearing in mind any social and financial implications for the family. Infant formula should always be prepared, used and stored as instructed on the label in order to avoid risks to a baby’s health.}