Infant Formula
Similac Advance
- Form
- Powder
- Flavour
- Unflavoured
- Unit size
- 12.4 oz (352 g) can
NAL ordering information
NAL item number
5100655
MFG item number (NAL price book)
070074559582
- NAL pack description
- 6 × 12.4 oz cans
- Price per listed pack (not per unit)
- $73.30
Price reference: NAL Customer Price Book, October 6, 2026. Prices are subject to change.
Product information (Abbott)
A milk-based, iron-fortified infant formula providing 20 Cal per fl oz. Abbott describes it as nutritionally complete, for use as an alternative or supplement to breastfeeding.
Intended use & age guidance
Routine infant feeding as an alternative or supplement to breastfeeding, per Abbott.
Infant formula. Feeding decisions should be guided by the baby's doctor.
Key characteristics
- OptiGRO blend of DHA, lutein and vitamin E, as described by Abbott.
- Contains nucleotides, prebiotics and carotenoids; no palm olein oil.
- Gluten-free. Kosher; made with dairy ingredients. Halal.
Nutrition
Per 100 Cal (5 fl oz / 148 mL), powder prepared as directed
| Calories | 100 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 2.07 g |
| Fat | 5.6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 10.7 g |
| Linoleic acid | 1000 mg |
| Vitamin D | 60 IU |
| Calcium | 78 mg |
| Iron | 1.8 mg |
| Sodium | 24 mg |
| Potassium | 105 mg |
Selected values. Refer to the product label and Abbott source for the full table.
Ingredients & allergens
Powder: Nonfat Milk, Lactose, High Oleic Safflower Oil, Whey Protein Concentrate, Soy Oil, Coconut Oil, Galactooligosaccharides (prebiotic). Less than 2% of: Schizochytrium Sp. Oil (source of DHA), M. Alpina Oil (source of ARA), Beta-Carotene, Lutein, vitamins, minerals, Soy Lecithin, Taurine, L-Carnitine, Mixed Tocopherols and Nucleotides. See the Abbott source for the full list.
Contains milk and soy ingredients.
Preparation
- Follow directions carefully; proper hygiene, handling and storage matter. Ask the baby's doctor whether to use cooled, boiled water and whether to sterilise bottles, nipples and rings.
- Wash hands, surfaces and utensils. Pour water into a clean bottle.
- Add 1 unpacked level scoop (8.7 g) for each 2 fl oz of water. Return the dry scoop to the container.
- Cap, shake well and attach a clean nipple. Once feeding begins, use within 1 hour or discard.
Storage & handling
- Once mixed, refrigerate bottles and feed within 24 hours.
- Store the container, opened or unopened, at room temperature; avoid extreme temperatures.
- Use opened container contents within 1 month.
Precautions
- Not for infants or children with galactosemia.
- Never use a microwave oven to warm formula. Serious burns can result.
- Powdered infant formulas are not sterile and should not be fed to premature infants or infants who might have immune problems unless directed and supervised by the baby's doctor.
Refer customers with feeding or health questions to a qualified healthcare professional.
Catalogue details
NAL price book description
SIMILAC ADVANCED.EARLY SHIELD 12.4OZ/6 PK #55957/8- BLUE
Similac.com (Abbott) — Similac Advance Powder, 12.4 oz can / case of 6 · Information checked October 7, 2026 · Abbott list no. 55957 (Powder / 12.4 oz (352 g) can / 6 ct)