Description

Nutricia Fortisip Compact Protein is a ready‑to‑drink, high‑energy, high‑protein, low‑volume oral nutritional supplement (Food for Special Medical Purposes) to be used under medical supervision. Each compact 125 ml, fibre‑free bottle is designed for patients who require concentrated nutrition, including those with fluid restriction. An ergonomic plastic bottle with an easy‑open, resealable cap supports convenient intake.

Key features

• Energy density: 2.4 kcal/ml
• 300 kcal and 18 g protein per 125 ml (Vanilla flavour)
• Approximately casein 16.8 g; whey 1.3 g (~24% energy from protein)
• Contains 28 vitamins and minerals
• Fibre‑free; low lactose
• Osmolality ~900 mOsmol/kg H2O

Nutritional profile (per 125 ml, Vanilla flavour; values may vary by flavour)

• Energy: 300 kcal (1263 kJ)
• Protein: 18 g total
• Carbohydrate: 30.5 g (sugars 16.6 g; lactose ~0.38 g)
• Fat: 11.8 g (saturates 1.1 g; mono 7.1 g; poly 3.5 g)
• Fibre: 0 g
• Water: ~78.8 ml

Selected micronutrients (per 125 ml, Vanilla flavour)

• Minerals/related: Sodium 50 mg; Potassium 131 mg; Calcium 438 mg; Phosphorus 375 mg; Magnesium 68.8 mg; Chloride 75 mg; Iron 2.6 mg; Zinc 3 mg; Manganese 0.79 mg; Copper 438 μg; Iodine 57.5 μg; Molybdenum 25 μg; Selenium 17.5 μg; Chromium 16.3 μg; Fluoride 0.24 mg; Choline 138 mg
• Vitamins: A 325 μg RE; D 2.6 μg; E 4.6 mg α‑TE; K 20 μg; C 37.5 mg; Thiamin 0.56 mg; Riboflavin 0.6 mg; Niacin 4.5 mg NE; B6 0.66 mg; B12 1.4 μg; Folic acid 100 μg; Pantothenic acid ~2 mg; Biotin 15 μg

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 (e.g., during oncology treatment)

Indications (dietary management)

• Disease‑related malnutrition (e.g., cancer, post‑trauma, cystic fibrosis, burns, dementia, COPD)
• Patients with high energy and protein requirements
• Situations where fluid restriction may be required (e.g., some liver or renal conditions)

Ingredients (Vanilla flavour)

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

Allergen and dietary information

• Contains cow’s milk protein and soy
• No gluten‑containing ingredients; tested <5 ppm gluten
• Low lactose (≤2 g/100 g)
• Does not contain wheat, egg, nuts, or lupins
• Halal certified; some flavours may have Kosher approval (check local certification; flavours with carminic acid may not be Kosher)

Directions for use

• Best served chilled; shake well before use
• Intake to be determined by a healthcare professional

Storage

• Store in a cool, dry place
• Once opened, close, refrigerate, and use within 24 hours

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 aged 6–10 years
• Use with caution in impaired renal function; monitor fluid intake to ensure adequate hydration