NAN CARE Probiotic Drops FAQs

Sadly, these products have been discontinued. Please speak to your healthcare professional for recommendations for alternative products. NAN CARE Probiotic Drops for Everyday Gut Health is still available.​

NAN CARE Probiotic Drops can be added to infant formula, see usage instructions below.

Usage instructions
•    Use 5 drops once daily. Shake well before each use.
•    Turn the bottle to a 45°angle to slowly form a drop.
•    For babies, drops can be dispensed onto the breast, or added to breast milk or formula.
•    Drops can also be dispensed onto a sterile spoon.
•    No need to refrigerate. Just store below 25°C.

No. Store below 25°C

Nestlé NAN CARE Probiotic Drops are developed to support the digestive health of growing infants and children from birth. NAN CARE is backed by over 155 years Nestlé expertise in paediatric nutrition.

Learn more about NAN CARE Probiotic Drops For Everyday Gut & Digestive Health

Probiotics are live microorganisms that, when consumed in adequate amounts, can help improve and restore the gut flora.

Yes, Nestlé NAN CARE Probiotic Drops are suitable from birth for all healthy term infants.

Nestlé NAN CARE Probiotic Drops are made in Sweden.

Yes.

No, once NAN CARE has passed its use by date, please discard or replace accordingly.

No. If symptoms persist, please seek the guidance of a healthcare professional.

Yes, it is the same dose for all infants.

Yes, while it is recommended to provide the dose in one feed, it is ok as long as the recommended dose (5 drops) is provided daily.

Nestlé NAN CARE Probiotic Drops are available at select pharmacies, Coles and online via Amazon.

Discontinue use for now and consult your health care professional.

Nestlé NAN CARE Probiotic Drops can be added to cold solids. Heat kills the probiotics so avoid adding to hot food.

Yes, the cap on the bottle is tamper-evident.

The bottle containing NAN CARE Probiotic Drops is made out of glass.

NAN CARE Probiotic Drops contain medium chain triglyceride oil and the probiotic culture. Neither of these ingredients require a health warning, or contain an allergenic substance, according to Schedule 1 of the Therapeutic Goods Advertising Code (No. 2) 2018.

In addition, NAN CARE Probiotic Drops do not contain any substance derived from bees (e.g. propolis), nor are there any common food allergens in this product (including the substrate on which the probiotic is grown).

What are the ‘common food allergens’:

• Peanut
• Tree nuts (namely almond, Brazil nut, cashew, hazelnut, macadamia, pecan, pine nut, pistachio and walnut)
• Milk
• Eggs
• Sesame seed
• Fish
• Crustacea
• Mollusc
• Soybean
• Gluten containing cereals (namely barley, oats and rye)
• Wheat
• Lupin
• Added sulphites in concentrations of 10mg/kg or more   

NAN CARE Probiotic Drops for Everyday Gut & Digestive Health are suitable for vegans and vegetarians.

If you are considering a vegan diet for your child, please speak to your doctor or an accredited practicing dietitian first.