Description

Nutricia Fortisip Compact Protein is a ready-to-drink, high-energy (approx. 2.4 kcal/ml), high-protein oral nutritional supplement formulated as a low‑volume, fibre‑free option for patients who require concentrated nutrition. Supplied in a 125 ml ergonomic, resealable plastic bottle, it is a Food for Special Medical Purposes for enteral use under medical supervision. It is intended for the dietary management of disease‑related malnutrition and for patients with high energy and protein needs, including where fluid restriction may be necessary.

Key features and composition

• Per 125 ml bottle (Vanilla): Energy 300 kcal (1263 kJ); Protein 18 g (approx. casein 16.8 g, whey 1.3 g); Carbohydrate 30.5 g (sugars 16.6 g; lactose 0.38 g); Fat 11.8 g (saturates 1.1 g; monounsaturates 7.1 g; polyunsaturates 3.5 g; omega‑6:omega‑3 ~5:1); Fibre 0 g; Water 78.8 ml; Osmolality ~900 mOsmol/kg H2O.
• Key minerals per bottle: Sodium 50 mg; Potassium 131 mg; Calcium 438 mg; Phosphorus 375 mg; Magnesium 68.8 mg; Chloride 75 mg.
• Key vitamins per bottle: Vitamin A 325 µg RE; Vitamin D 2.6 µg; Vitamin E 4.6 mg α‑TE; Vitamin K 20 µg; Vitamin C 37.5 mg; Thiamin 0.56 mg; Riboflavin 0.6 mg; Niacin 4.5 mg NE; Vitamin B6 0.66 mg; Vitamin B12 1.4 µg; Folic acid 100 µg; Pantothenic acid 2 mg; Biotin 15 µg.
• Trace elements per bottle: Iron 2.6 mg; Zinc 3 mg; Manganese 0.79 mg; Copper 0.44 mg; Iodine 57.5 µg; Molybdenum 25 µg; Selenium 17.5 µg; Chromium 16.3 µg; Fluoride 0.24 mg; Choline 138 mg.
• Fibre‑free formulation; low lactose; no gluten‑containing ingredients (<5 ppm).
• Six flavours: Vanilla, Mocha, Strawberry, Neutral, Hot Tropical Ginger, Cool Red Fruits. Neutral, Hot Tropical Ginger and Cool Red Fruits are designed to help address taste alterations during cancer treatment.
• Reported higher compliance versus standard 1–2 kcal/ml ONS (91% vs 77%).

Intended use

• For patients with disease‑related malnutrition and increased energy/protein requirements (e.g., cancer, post‑trauma, cystic fibrosis, burns, dementia, COPD), and when fluid restriction may be required (e.g., some liver or renal conditions).

Ingredients (Vanilla)

Water; cow’s milk proteins (micellar casein isolate, milk protein caseinates); maltodextrin; sugar; vegetable oils (rapeseed, sunflower); magnesium hydrogen phosphate; emulsifier (soy lecithin); vanilla flavouring; choline chloride; sodium L‑ascorbate; potassium citrate; dipotassium hydrogen phosphate; ferrous lactate; DL‑α‑tocopheryl acetate; colouring (curcumin); retinyl acetate; copper gluconate; zinc sulphate; manganese sulphate; calcium D‑pantothenate; sodium selenite; D‑biotin; chromium chloride; cholecalciferol; thiamin hydrochloride; pteroylmonoglutamic acid; pyridoxine hydrochloride; nicotinamide; potassium iodide; riboflavin; sodium molybdate; sodium fluoride; cyanocobalamin; phytomenadione. Minor variations by flavour.

Allergen and dietary information

• Contains: cow’s milk protein and soy.
• Does not contain: wheat, egg, nuts, lupins.
• No gluten‑containing ingredients (tested <5 ppm); low lactose (≤2 g/100 g).
• Halal certified.

Important notices

• Must be used under medical supervision; for enteral use only; not for parenteral use.
• Not suitable as a sole source of nutrition.
• Not suitable for patients with galactosaemia or cow’s milk protein allergy.
• Not suitable for children under 6 years; use with caution in children 6–10 years.
• Use with caution in impaired renal function; monitor fluid intake.

Directions for use and storage

• Best served chilled; shake well; use as directed by a healthcare professional.
• Store unopened in a cool, dry place. Refrigerate after opening and use within 24 hours.

Packaging

• 125 ml bottles; commonly supplied in cartons of 24 bottles.