Fortisip Compact Fibre

Description

Fortisip Compact Fibre is a ready-to-drink, high-energy, fibre-enriched oral nutritional supplement (Food for Special Medical Purposes) intended for the dietary management of disease-related malnutrition. It provides 2.4 kcal/mL, delivering 300 kcal per 125 mL bottle, and is nutritionally complete for adults. For enteral use only (not for parenteral use) and suitable as a sole source of nutrition for adults when used under medical supervision.

Supplied in a compact 125 mL ergonomic plastic bottle with a resealable, easy-open cap. Pack size: 24 x 125 mL bottles. Available flavours: Vanilla, Strawberry.

Composition and Nutritional Profile (per 125 mL; typical values)

• Energy: 300 kcal (2.4 kcal/mL)
• Protein: ~11.9 g (cow’s milk proteins: micellar casein isolate, sodium caseinate)
• Carbohydrate: ~31.8 g (sugars ~16.8 g; lactose ~0.64 g)
• Fat: ~13.0 g (saturates ~1.16 g; monounsaturates ~7.9 g; polyunsaturates ~4.0 g; ω6:ω3 ≈ 5:1)
• Fibre: 4.5 g (blend of oligofructose, galacto‑oligosaccharides, pectin, fructo‑oligosaccharides)
• Vitamins and minerals: full complement to support adult nutritional completeness

Ingredients (typical, Vanilla)

Water; glucose syrup; cow’s milk proteins; vegetable oils (rapeseed, sunflower); dietary fibres (oligofructose, GOS from milk, pectin, FOS); trehalose; minerals; vitamins; emulsifier (soy lecithin); flavouring; colour (curcumin).

Indications and Use

• Dietary management of disease-related malnutrition and for patients with elevated energy requirements.
• May be considered where fluid restriction is required, as directed by a healthcare professional.
• For enteral use only; not for parenteral use.

Allergen, Dietary and Cultural Information

• Contains milk and soy.
• No gluten-containing ingredients; gluten not detected (<5 ppm).
• Low lactose (<2 g/100 g; approx. 0.64 g lactose per 125 mL).
• Halal certified; Kosher approval in UK/IE except flavours containing carminic acid.

Directions for Use

• Shake well and serve chilled.
• Ready to drink; use as directed by a healthcare professional.

Important Notices

• Must be used under medical supervision.
• Not suitable for patients with galactosaemia or cow’s milk protein allergy.
• Not suitable for children under 3 years; use with caution in children aged 3–6 years.
• Not suitable for patients requiring a fibre-free diet.
• Monitor fluid intake to ensure adequate hydration.

Storage

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