Description

Fortisip Compact Protein by Nutricia is a ready-to-drink, high-energy, high-protein oral nutritional supplement formulated as a Food for Special Medical Purposes. Designed for enteral use under medical supervision, it delivers approximately 2.4 kcal/ml in a compact 125 ml, easy-to-drink, resealable bottle. Available flavours include Vanilla, Mocha, Strawberry, Neutral, Hot Tropical Ginger, and Cool Red Fruits. Suitable where a low-volume, nutrient-dense option is preferred, including situations with fluid restriction.

Indications

• Dietary management of disease-related malnutrition (e.g., cancer, post‑trauma, cystic fibrosis, burns, dementia, COPD).
• Individuals with high energy and protein requirements.
• Appropriate where fluid intake may need to be limited (e.g., some liver or renal conditions).

Nutritional profile (per 125 ml, Vanilla)

• Energy: 300 kcal (1263 kJ)
• Protein: 18 g total (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; mono 7.1 g; poly 3.5 g)
• Fibre: 0 g (fibre-free)
• Water: 78.8 ml
• ω6:ω3 ratio: 5.1:1; Choline: 138 mg
• Osmolality: 900 mOsmol/kg H2O

Selected micronutrients (per 125 ml)

Minerals: Sodium 50 mg; Potassium 131 mg; Calcium 438 mg; Phosphorus 375 mg; Magnesium 68.8 mg (Ca:P 1.2:1). 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. Trace elements: 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.

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); flavouring (vanilla); choline chloride; vitamin and mineral premix (e.g., sodium L‑ascorbate, ferrous lactate, DL‑α‑tocopheryl acetate, retinyl acetate, copper gluconate, zinc sulphate, manganese sulphate, calcium D‑pantothenate, sodium selenite, D‑biotin, chromium chloride, cholecalciferol, thiamin HCl, folic acid, pyridoxine HCl, nicotinamide, potassium iodide, riboflavin, sodium molybdate, sodium fluoride, cyanocobalamin, phytomenadione); colouring (curcumin). Ingredient quantities vary slightly by flavour.

Allergen and dietary information

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

Directions and storage

• Best served chilled; shake well. Use as directed by a healthcare professional.
• Store in a cool, dry place. Once opened, reclose, refrigerate, and discard unused contents after 24 hours.

Important notices

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