Elecare Jr FAQs
How much does Elecare Jr cost without insurance?
As a specialty nutrition formula, Elecare Jr is expensive, costing around $674.86. However, price and availability may vary. If Elecare Jr has been prescribed for your child by a healthcare professional, you can save money with a SingleCare Elecare Jr coupon. With SingleCare, Elecare Jr costs as little as $260.43 for 6, 400gm of cans at participating pharmacies, such as CVS, Longs Drugs, and Walgreens.
How much does Elecare Jr cost with insurance?
Elecare Jr is often prescribed by pediatricians for children who are unable to tolerate hypoallergenic protein formulas that use partially or fully hydrolyzed proteins found in hypoallergenic baby formulas. However, many insurance companies do not cover nutrition formulas. Abbott Nutrition, the manufacturer of Elecare Jr, offers assistance in negotiating with your insurance company.
If Elecare Jr is covered by insurance, the copay cost may vary. Ask your pharmacist to compare your SingleCare cost with your insurance copay. With a SingleCare Elecare Jr coupon, you pay only $260.43 for 6, 400gm of cans of Elecare Jr, which may be lower than your copay cost.
Does Medicare cover Elecare Jr and how much does it cost?
As an over-the-counter nutrition powder, Elecare Jr is not covered by Medicare Advantage or Medicare Part D prescription drug plans. Medicare patients can use a SingleCare discount card with a doctor's prescription and pay $260.43 for 6, 400gm of cans at participating pharmacies.
Is there a generic of Elecare Jr?
Elecare Jr is a specialty nutrition formula that uses amino acids as the sole source of protein in the formula. There is no brand-name or generic equivalent. Nutramigen Toddler is a similar product for children with food allergies, but uses extensively hydrolyzed cow's milk protein in addition to amino acids. For more information or valuable savings coupons, search for Nutramigen Toddler on the SingleCare website or app.
What is Elecare Jr?
Elecare Jr is a brand-name, hypoallergenic nutrition formula for children ages 1-13 who are unable to tolerate intact or hydrolyzed (digested) cow's milk or soy proteins. Elecare Jr uses amino acids, the basic building blocks of protein. Elecare Jr is also fortified with vitamins and minerals.
Elecare Jr is advised or prescribed as a primary source of calories and protein to children with cow's milk or multiple food allergies in order to ensure normal growth.
Elecare Jr comes as a powder and is mixed with water. Depending on the severity of the child's allergies and gastrointestinal issues, Elecare Jr may need to be prepared in cooled, boiled water. Consult with your physician about the best way to reconstitute Elecare Jr. Once mixed, Elecare Jr must be consumed by the child in 24 hours.
What are the side effects of Elecare Jr?
There are no side effects of Elecare Jr substantially different from those of other nutrition formulas, such as abdominal upset, diarrhea, or constipation. Most side effects will be allergic reactions to one or more of the ingredients, including rash, hives, itching, difficulty breathing, and swelling around the face. Do not use Elecare Jr if the child has allergies to any of the ingredients.
