Alfamino Infant FAQs
How much does Alfamino Infant cost without insurance?
Alfamino Infant costs $126.58 and can be found at some retailers, pharmacies, and online stores. As a specialty baby formula, however, it is hard to find and the price may vary dramatically by store. If Alfamino Infant has been prescribed for your nursing infant by a healthcare professional, you can save money with a SingleCare Alfamino Infant coupon. With SingleCare, Alfamino Infant costs $96.38 at participating pharmacies, such as CVS, Longs Drugs, and Walgreens.
How much does Alfamino Infant cost with insurance?
Alfamino Infant is often prescribed by pediatricians for infants who are unable to tolerate even partially or fully hydrolyzed proteins found in hypoallergenic baby formulas. The cost of Alfamino Infant is high, but health insurance often covers baby formula when accompanied by a prescription. If Alfamino Infant is covered by insurance, the copay cost may vary. With a SingleCare Alfamino Infant coupon, you pay only $96.38 for a Alfamino Infant prescription, which may be lower than your copay cost.
Does Medicare cover Alfamino Infant and how much does it cost?
Neither Medicare Advantage nor Medicare Part D prescription drug plans cover purchases of Alfamino Infant even when prescribed by a physician. Medicare patients can use a SingleCare discount card with a doctor's prescription and pay $96.38 at participating pharmacies.
Is there a generic of Alfamino Infant?
Alfamino Infant is a specialty baby formula that uses amino acids as the sole source of protein in the formula, as well as easily-digested medium-chain triglycerides and no lactose or gluten. Brand-name equivalents include Enfamil PurAmino, Elecare Hypoallergenic, and Nutricia Neocate Syneo. There are no equivalent generic baby formulas with amino acids only as the sole source of protein. For more information or valuable savings coupons, search for Nutricia Neocate Syneo, Enfamil PurAmino, or Elecare Hypoallergenic on the SingleCare website or app.
What is Alfamino Infant?
Alfamino Infant is a brand-name, hypoallergenic baby formula for nursing infants who are allergic to cow's milk proteins, have multiple food allergies, or are unable to properly absorb nutrients (malabsorption). It is also commonly advised or prescribed to feed infants with eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders (swelling in the gastrointestinal tract due to white blood cells) and short bowel syndrome (lack of a functioning small intestine).
Alfamino Infant uses amino acids, the building blocks of protein, in place of intact proteins. Amino acids are more easily and quickly absorbed into the body and considerably less likely to cause an allergic reaction. Alfamino Infant also uses medium-chain triglycerides, a smaller form of fats, to allow for easier absorption. Alfamino Infant is also lactose- and gluten-free.
What are the side effects of Alfamino Infant?
There are no side effects of Alfamino Infant substantially different from those of other baby formulas or breastfeeding, such as decreased feeding or occasional stomach upset. Most side effects, such as colic, abdominal discomfort, or diarrhea, will most likely be due to the underlying condition rather than to the formula itself. Allergic reactions are extremely rare.
