Nutritional Products Fact Sheet
Abbott is a worldwide leader in nutrition science, research and development.
Our broad range of nutritional products helps babies and children grow, works
to keep bodies strong, and supports the unique needs of patients with chronic
illnesses. Abbott had global revenues of $4.9
billion in its Nutritional Products business in 2008.
Key Businesses/Products
Pediatric Nutrition
- Similac®
A complete line of milk-based infant and toddler formulas that support healthy
development of a baby's eyes, brain and immune system.
- Isomil®
A complete line of soy-based formulas for infants and toddlers.
- Gain and Grow
Follow-on formulas and growing-up milks for children ages six months to three
years old. (Marketed outside the United States.)
- Pedialyte®
Specially formulated fluid for infants and children to prevent dehydration by
quickly replacing fluids lost due to diarrhea or vomiting
- PediaSure®
Complete, balanced nutritional formula in a variety of flavors for children
ages one to 10 years.
Adult Nutrition and Healthy Living
- Ensure®
A broad line of adult nutritional products that provide complete, balanced
nutrition to help consumers stay active, healthy and energetic.
- ZonePerfect®
Nutrition bars and shakes based on a balanced 40/30/30 ratio of carbohydrate,
protein and fat.
- EAS®
A leading brand of nutrition bars, shakes and supplements designed to help
active-lifestyle consumers meet their fitness goals.
Therapeutic Nutrition
- Glucerna®
The first therapeutic nutritional product for people with diabetes or patients
experiencing abnormal glucose tolerance.
- EleCare
Specialized formula for infants and children with severe food allergies or
gastrointestinal impairment.
- Jevity
Designed for short- and long-term tube feeding.
- Juven
Designed to help build lean body mass and support wound healing.
- Nepro and Suplena
Specially designed for people with kidney disease.
- Oxepa and Pulmocare
Specially designed for patients with respiratory conditions.
- ProSure®
Specially designed to help people with cancer-induced weight loss to gain
weight and strength. (Marketed outside the United States.)