Description

Nutricia Fortisip Multi Fibre is a ready-to-drink, high-energy (1.5 kcal/mL), fibre-enriched, nutritionally complete oral nutritional supplement. It is a Food for Special Medical Purposes and must be used under medical supervision. Designed for oral use or administration via an enteral feeding tube, it can be used to supplement dietary intake or as a sole source of nutrition, as directed by a healthcare professional. It is intended for the dietary management of disease-related malnutrition and for individuals with increased energy requirements.

Key features

• Energy-dense: ~308 kcal (1290 kJ) per 200 mL; 1.5 kcal/mL
• Protein: 12 g per bottle, primarily casein-based
• Fibre: 4.4 g per bottle from the MF6 blend to help maintain normal bowel function
• Carbohydrate: 36.8 g (sugars 13.6 g; lactose <0.05 g per bottle)
• Fat: 11.6 g (saturates 1.2 g; monounsaturates 7.0 g; polyunsaturates 3.4 g; ω6:ω3 ≈ 5.2:1)
• Micronutrients: Broad spectrum of 28 vitamins and minerals, with added carotenoids
• Osmolality: ~600 mOsm/kg H2O (vanilla); chocolate ~620 mOsm/kg H2O

MF6 fibre system

A blend of six fibres—soy polysaccharide, cellulose, resistant starch, gum arabic, oligofructose, and inulin—with an approximate soluble:insoluble ratio of 60:40.

Nutrition profile per 200 mL (Vanilla)

• Energy: ~308 kcal (1290 kJ)
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbohydrate: 36.8 g (sugars 13.6 g; lactose <0.05 g)
• Fat: 11.6 g (saturates 1.2 g; monounsaturates 7.0 g; polyunsaturates 3.4 g; ω6:ω3 ≈ 5.2:1)
• Fibre: 4.4 g (Chocolate: ~4.6 g)

Flavours and format

• Flavours: Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry (minor nutritional variations by flavour)
• Packaging: 200 mL ergonomic plastic bottle with resealable easy-open cap; 24 bottles per carton
• Best served chilled

Ingredients (Vanilla)

Water; maltodextrin; cow’s milk proteins (milk protein caseinates); sucrose; vegetable oils (rapeseed, sunflower); dietary fibres (soy polysaccharides, inulin, oligofructose, resistant starch, gum arabic, cellulose); minerals; vitamins; emulsifier (soy lecithin); flavouring (vanilla); acidity regulators; carotenoids; permitted colour (e.g., curcumin).

Indications, suitability and restrictions

• Indications: Dietary management of disease-related malnutrition and increased energy needs
• Administration: Oral use or via an enteral feeding tube; may be used as a sole source of nutrition or as a supplement, as directed by a healthcare professional
• Not for parenteral use; not suitable for patients requiring a fibre-free diet
• Not suitable for individuals with galactosaemia or cow’s milk protein allergy
• Age: not for infants/children under 3 years; use with caution in children aged 3–6 years

Allergen and dietary information

• Contains: milk and soy
• Free from: wheat, egg, nuts, lupins
• Gluten: no gluten-containing ingredients; tested <5 ppm
• Lactose: low lactose (e.g., vanilla <0.05 g per bottle)
• Halal certified; not kosher-certified (flavours containing carminic acid may not be suitable for kosher diets)

Directions and storage

Shake well before use. Use as directed by a healthcare professional. Store in a cool, dry place. After opening, reseal and refrigerate; discard any unused contents within 24 hours.