Fortisip Compact Protein

Description

Nutricia Fortisip Compact Protein is a ready-to-drink, high-energy (2.4 kcal/ml), high-protein, low-volume oral nutritional supplement (Food for Special Medical Purposes). For enteral use only and to be used under medical supervision, each 125 ml ergonomic, resealable bottle provides 300 kcal and 18 g protein in a fibre-free formulation. It is intended for the dietary management of disease-related malnutrition, for patients with increased energy and protein requirements, and where fluid restriction may be necessary. Best served chilled; shake well before use. Osmolality: 900 mOsmol/kg H2O.

Nutrition per 125 ml bottle (Vanilla; values may vary by flavour)

• Energy: 300 kcal (1263 kJ)
• Protein: 18 g (casein 16.8 g; whey 1.3 g; ~24% energy)
• Carbohydrate: 30.5 g (sugars 16.6 g; lactose 0.38 g)
• Fat: 11.8 g (saturates 1.1 g; monounsaturates 7.1 g; polyunsaturates 3.5 g; ω-6:ω-3 ≈ 5:1)
• Fibre: 0 g; Water: 78.8 ml
• Minerals (per bottle): Sodium 50 mg; Potassium 131 mg; Calcium 438 mg; Phosphorus 375 mg; Magnesium 68.8 mg; Chloride 75 mg (Ca:P ≈ 1.2:1)
• Vitamins (per bottle): Vitamin 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/other (per bottle): 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; Choline 138 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); vanilla flavouring; choline chloride; sodium L-ascorbate; potassium citrate; dipotassium hydrogen phosphate; ferrous lactate; DL-alpha-tocopheryl acetate; colouring (curcumin); retinyl acetate; copper gluconate; zinc sulphate; manganese sulphate; calcium D-pantothenate; sodium selenite; D-biotin; chromium chloride; cholecalciferol; thiamin hydrochloride; pteroylmonoglutamic acid; pyridoxine hydrochloride; nicotinamide; potassium iodide; riboflavin; sodium molybdate; sodium fluoride; cyanocobalamin; phytomenadione. Minor ingredient variations by flavour.

Flavours

Vanilla, Mocha, Strawberry, Neutral, Hot Tropical Ginger, Cool Red Fruits. Neutral, Hot Tropical Ginger, and Cool Red Fruits are designed to help address taste alterations during cancer treatment.

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, or lupins; Halal certified

Indications

• Dietary management of disease-related malnutrition and for patients with high energy and protein requirements
• Suitable where fluid restriction is required (e.g., some liver or renal conditions)

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 renal impairment; monitor fluid intake
• Not suitable for children under 6 years; use with caution in children 6–10 years

Directions and storage

• Use as directed by a healthcare professional; shake well; best served chilled
• Store in a cool, dry place
• Refrigerate after opening and use within 24 hours
• Discard any unused contents after 24 hours