Just thought every LC might want to keep this information handy for
prospective parents.  Its the side effects of infant formula on medlineplus
drug information at the National Library of Medicine.  Funny how ya have to
get a prescription for an infant if you want to use donated breastmilk but if
ya want to use infant formula ya don't need a prescription.  But infant
formula is listed under drug information and has recognized side effects.
Side effects that can be deadly--diarrhea with rapid dehydration (rapid
dehydration occurrs with formula because of its high solute load). While
diarrhea can be caused by improper preparation of formula;  it can also be
caused by the formula itself, since it is not physiologically suited for
human babies.  Valerie W. McClain, IBCLC
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/infantformulassystemic202678.html#

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"Side Effects of This Infant Formula Along with its needed effects, an infant
formula may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side
effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
More common
Diarrhea; unusual thirst; unusual tiredness or weaknessNote:
    Diarrhea can lead to severe fluid loss in your infant very quickly.
Diarrhea can be caused by improper infant formula preparation. Make sure that
you are following the directions for mixing on the container of your product.

Less common
Signs of milk allergy (hives, wheezing); signs of milk intolerance (abdominal
bloating, diarrhea, stomach cramps, vomiting)
Developed: 09/23/93
Interim revision: 08/03/95

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