Neocate vs. Elecare

[Anonymous]

Hello ladies. Our visit to the GI doctor was successful. We are switching Sydney to Neocate due to problems with her breaking down the “complete proteins”. The doctor’s office gave me one can of Neocate (that’s all they had) and two cans of Elecare. She said Elecare was basically the same. Sydney has done GREAT on the Neocate, but I just ran out. I’m waiting for ins. to approve the Neocate through Apria healthcare and it will be delivered to my home. I’m hoping this week. Since I am now out of the Neocate, I’ve got to use the Elecare. I’m scared this will just mess things up all over again cause she did SOOOO well on Neocate. Should I be concerned? Is Elecare basically the same? I sure hope so, cause I don’t want to revert back to causing her pain.

Thanks again ladies!

[Anonymous]

They are both hyperallergenic, but changing back and forth isn’t recommended just because of all the things you are worried about. Really all I know about Ellacare is it sounds like it smells and tastes better.

[Anonymous]

So Sydney had Elecare all day yesterday after being on Neocate for four days. Last night she screamed and screamed and screamed. She had NOT been doing this on the Neocate.

Insurance is going to pay for the Neocate…now just awaiting a shipment. I’ve called around and no place has Neocate…everyone has to order it.

So for future reference for everyone….Neocate and Elecare are NOT “basically” the same according to my baby’s tummy like my pedi. gastro doctor said.

Thanks Erica for your response!

[Anonymous]

Oh, that’s too bad that she wasn’t able to take the ellacare! Hopefully you get the Neocate ASAP and she starts feeling better soon!!!

[Anonymous]

still waiting 4 approval. i went ahead and bought a case of neocate

thank you!

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