Description

Fortisip Compact Fibre by Nutricia is a ready-to-drink, high-energy (2.4 kcal/ml), fibre-enriched, nutritionally complete oral nutritional supplement for adults. Classified as a Food for Special Medical Purposes, it is suitable as a sole source of nutrition for adults under medical supervision and for enteral use only. The compact 125 ml ergonomic bottle has a resealable, easy-open cap. Available in Vanilla and Strawberry; nutrition below refers to Vanilla. Each bottle delivers 4.5 g fibre from a mixed fibre system (oligofructose, galacto-oligosaccharides from cow’s milk, pectin, fructo-oligosaccharides).

Key features and composition (per 125 ml)

• Energy: 1259 kJ (300 kcal)
• Protein: 11.9 g (of which casein 11.5 g)
• Carbohydrate: 31.8 g (sugars 16.8 g; lactose 0.64 g)
• Fat: 13.0 g (saturates 1.16 g; monounsaturates 7.9 g; polyunsaturates 4.0 g; omega-6:omega-3 ≈ 5:1)
• Fibre: 4.5 g (oligofructose, GOS from milk, pectin, FOS)
• Water ~79 ml; choline ~101 mg
• Osmolality ~1260 mOsmol/kg H2O; osmolarity ~790 mOsmol/l; potential renal solute load ~709 mOsmol/l; Ca:P ratio 1:1
• Broad micronutrient profile including vitamins A, D, E, K, C, B1, B2, niacin, B6, folate, B12, biotin, pantothenic acid; minerals and trace elements Na, K, Ca, P, Mg, Cl, Fe, Zn, Mn, Cu, I, Mo, Se, Cr, F

Ingredients (Vanilla)

Water; glucose syrup; cow’s milk proteins; vegetable oils (rapeseed, sunflower); trehalose (source of glucose); dietary fibres (oligofructose; galacto-oligosaccharides from cow’s milk; pectin; fructo-oligosaccharides); potassium citrate; emulsifier (soy lecithin); vanilla flavour; magnesium hydrogen phosphate; choline chloride; potassium chloride; sodium citrate; sodium L-ascorbate; ferrous lactate; zinc sulphate; colour (curcumin); copper gluconate; manganese sulphate; nicotinamide; DL-α-tocopheryl acetate; calcium D-pantothenate; cholecalciferol; thiamin HCl; pyridoxine HCl; riboflavin; retinyl acetate; sodium fluoride; chromium chloride; pteroylmonoglutamic acid; sodium molybdate; potassium iodide; sodium selenite; D-biotin; phytomenadione; cyanocobalamin. Contains milk and soy. Nutrition/ingredients may vary slightly by flavour.

Intended use

• Dietary management of disease-related malnutrition and for patients with high energy requirements; may be suitable where fluid restriction is required, as directed by a healthcare professional. Suitable as a sole source of nutrition for adults.

Allergen and dietary information

• Contains milk and soy; low lactose (<2 g/100 g)
• Gluten not detected (<5 ppm); Halal certified
• Kosher approved in UK/Ireland except flavours containing carminic acid

Important notices

• For enteral use only; not for parenteral use
• Not suitable for patients with galactosaemia, cow’s milk protein allergy, children under 3 years, or those requiring a fibre-free diet
• Use with caution in children aged 3–6 years
• Monitor fluid intake to ensure adequate hydration; use under medical supervision

Directions and storage

• Ready to drink; shake well; best served chilled
• Store in a cool, dry place
• After opening, reclose, refrigerate, and use within 24 hours