Description

Nutricia Fortisip Nutritional Drink is a ready-to-drink, high-energy (1.5 kcal/mL) oral nutritional supplement for the dietary management of disease-related malnutrition and increased energy needs. It is nutritionally complete and suitable for oral consumption or delivery via an enteral feeding tube. Fortisip may be used to supplement intake or as a sole source of nutrition in line with ANZ Food Standards Code 2.9.5. Must be used under medical supervision.

Format and flavours

• 200 mL ergonomic plastic bottle with a resealable, easy-open cap
• Flavours: Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry, Banana

Intended use

• Disease-related malnutrition
• Individuals with high energy requirements
• Situations requiring a residue-restricted diet

Key nutrition per 200 mL (Vanilla)

• Energy: 300 kcal (1250 kJ)
• Protein: 11.8 g (all casein)
• Carbohydrate: 36.8 g (sugars 13.4 g; lactose <0.05 g)
• Fat: 11.6 g (saturates 1.2 g; mono 7.0 g; poly 3.4 g; omega-6:omega-3 ≈ 5.2:1)
• Fibre: 0 g (Chocolate contains 0.6 g per bottle)
• Water: 156 mL
• Osmolality: 590 mOsm/kg H2O (Chocolate: 580 mOsm/kg)
• Approximate energy distribution: 16% protein, 49% carbohydrate, 35% fat

Micronutrients (per 200 mL; Vanilla)

Complete micronutrient profile (28 vitamins and minerals), including: Vitamins A 246 µg RE; D 2.2 µg; E 3.8 mg α-TE; K 16 µg; C 30 mg; Thiamin 0.46 mg; Riboflavin 0.48 mg; Niacin 5.4 mg NE; B6 0.52 mg; B12 0.64 µg; Folic acid 80 µg; Pantothenic acid 1.6 mg; Biotin 12 µg. Minerals and trace elements: Sodium 180 mg; Potassium 318 mg; Calcium 182 mg; Phosphorus 156 mg (Ca:P ≈ 1.2:1); Magnesium 46 mg; Chloride 174 mg; Iron 4.8 mg; Zinc 3.6 mg; Manganese 1 mg; Copper 0.54 mg; Iodine 40 µg; Selenium 17.2 µg; Chromium 20 µg; Molybdenum 30 µg; Fluoride 0.3 mg. Other: Choline 110 mg; Carotenoids 0.6 mg.

Ingredients (Vanilla)

Water; maltodextrin; cow’s milk proteins (milk protein caseinates); sucrose; vegetable oils (rapeseed, sunflower); potassium citrate; emulsifier (soy lecithin); vanilla flavour; minerals; vitamins; carotenoids (β-carotene, lutein, lycopene; contains soy); acidity regulator (citric acid); colour (curcumin). Ingredients and nutrition may vary slightly by flavour.

Allergen and dietary information

• Contains cow’s milk protein and soy
• Low lactose; gluten not detected (<5 ppm)
• Halal certified; Kosher approval except flavours containing carminic acid

Important notices and suitability

• Not for parenteral use
• Not suitable for patients with galactosaemia or cow’s milk protein allergy
• Not for infants/children under 3 years; use with caution in children aged 3–6 years
• Use only under medical supervision

Directions and storage

• Shake well; best served chilled
• Intake (amount/frequency) to be determined by a healthcare professional
• Store in a cool, dry place
• Once opened: reseal, refrigerate, and use within 24 hours; discard any unused contents

Additional notes

• Fibre-free overall; Chocolate flavour contains 0.6 g fibre per 200 mL
• Suitable for oral or enteral (tube) feeding