Fortisip Compact Nutritional Drink

Description

Nutricia Fortisip Compact (non‑Protein) is a ready‑to‑drink, milkshake‑style oral nutritional supplement for the dietary management of disease‑related malnutrition. Classified as a Food for Special Medical Purposes, it is for enteral use only under medical supervision. Each compact 125 ml bottle provides energy-dense, fibre‑free nutrition and is nutritionally complete when used as directed. The small, ergonomic bottle with a resealable cap supports acceptability, compliance, and use in fluid‑restricted regimens.

Key features

• Energy density: 2.4 kcal/ml (300 kcal per 125 ml bottle)
• Protein: 12 g per bottle (predominantly casein, ~11 g)
• Fibre‑free; suitable for residue‑restricted diets
• Suitable as a sole source of nutrition when prescribed
• Compact 125 ml format designed to support adherence in reduced appetite or fluid restriction

Intended use

• Dietary management of disease‑related malnutrition (e.g., cancer, post‑trauma, cystic fibrosis, burns, dementia, COPD)
• Conditions requiring fluid restriction (e.g., liver or renal disease)
• Patients requiring a residue‑free diet

Nutritional profile (per 125 ml bottle; Vanilla flavour)

• Energy 300 kcal (1263 kJ)
• Protein 12 g (casein ~11 g)
• Carbohydrate 37.1 g (sugars 18.8 g; lactose <0.6 g)
• Fat 11.6 g (sat 1.1 g; mono 7.1 g; poly 3.4 g; ω‑6:ω‑3 ≈ 5:1)
• Fibre 0 g; water ~80 g; osmolality ≈ 1260 mOsmol/kg H2O
• Key minerals (mg): Na 120; K 295; Ca 218; P 218; Mg 41; Cl 114; Ca:P ≈ 1:1
• Key vitamins: A 300 µg; D 2.3 µg; E 3.8 mg α‑TE; K 16 µg; C 30 mg; B1 0.5 mg; B2 0.5 mg; B3 2.8 mg; B6 0.5 mg; folic acid 80 µg; B12 0.88 µg; biotin 12 µg; pantothenic acid 1.6 mg
• Trace elements: Fe 4.8 mg; Zn 3.6 mg; Mn 1.0 mg; Cu 0.54 mg; I 40 µg; Mo 30 µg; Se 18 µg; Cr 20 µg; F 0.25 mg

Ingredients (Vanilla flavour)

Water; glucose syrup; cow’s milk proteins; vegetable oils (rapeseed, sunflower); mineral salts; emulsifier (soy lecithin); flavouring (vanilla); vitamins and trace elements; colour (curcumin where used). Composition may vary slightly by flavour.

Allergen and dietary information

• Contains cow’s milk protein and soy
• No gluten‑containing ingredients; tested <5 ppm gluten (where tested)
• Free from wheat, eggs, nuts, lupins; low lactose (<0.5 g/100 ml; <0.6 g per bottle)
• Halal certified; Kosher approval may vary by flavour (flavours with carminic acid typically not Kosher)

Directions and storage

• Best served chilled; shake well before use
• Intake to be determined by a healthcare professional
• Store in a cool, dry place; refrigerate after opening; discard unused contents within 24 hours

Important notices

• Use under medical supervision; for enteral use only; not for parenteral use
• 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
• Monitor fluid intake to ensure adequate hydration

Flavours and presentation

• 125 ml bottles in a range of flavours (availability varies by market)

Note

This information applies to Fortisip Compact (non‑Protein). Fortisip Compact Protein is a different product with higher protein and different suitability.