Fortisip Nutritional Drink

Description

Fortisip is a ready-to-drink, high-energy, nutritionally complete oral nutritional supplement for the dietary management of disease-related malnutrition. As a Food for Special Medical Purposes, it should be used under medical supervision. Each 200 ml ergonomic plastic bottle includes a resealable, easy-open cap and can be taken orally or administered enterally via a feeding tube. It may be used to supplement usual intake or as a sole source of nutrition.

Format and key features

• 200 ml bottle; 1.5 kcal/ml (300 kcal per bottle)
• Protein: 12 g per bottle, casein-based (cow’s milk)
• Carbohydrate: 36.8 g (sugars 13.4 g; lactose <0.05 g)
• Fat: 11.6 g (saturates 1.2 g; monounsaturates 7 g; polyunsaturates 3.4 g); ω6:ω3 ≈ 5.2:1
• Fibre-free (chocolate flavour contains 0.6 g per 200 ml)
• Water: 156 ml per bottle
• Osmolality: 590 mOsmol/kg H2O (chocolate: 580 mOsmol/kg H2O)
• Approximately 16% energy from protein, 49% carbohydrate, 35% fat
• Contains 28 vitamins and minerals

Flavours

• Vanilla
• Chocolate
• Strawberry
• Banana

Indications and routes of use

• Dietary management of disease‑related malnutrition
• For individuals with high energy requirements or residue‑restricted diets
• Oral or enteral use (suitable for tube feeding)

Important notices and age suitability

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

Directions

• Shake well before use; best served chilled
• Intake to be determined by a healthcare professional

Nutrition profile (per 200 ml bottle; Vanilla)

• Energy: 300 kcal (1250 kJ)
• Protein: 12 g (casein)
• Carbohydrate: 36.8 g (sugars 13.4 g; lactose <0.05 g)
• Fat: 11.6 g; ω6:ω3 ratio 5.2:1
• Selected minerals: Sodium 180 mg; Potassium 318 mg; Calcium 182 mg; Phosphorus 156 mg; Magnesium 46 mg; Chloride 174 mg; Ca:P 1.2:1
• Selected 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
• Trace elements: Iron 4.8 mg; Zinc 3.6 mg; Manganese 1 mg; Copper 540 μg; Iodine 40 μg; Molybdenum 30 μg; Selenium 17.2 μg; Chromium 20 μg; Fluoride 0.3 mg
• Other: Carotenoids 0.6 mg; Choline 110 mg

Allergen and dietary information

• Contains: cow’s milk protein, soy
• Does not contain: wheat, egg, nuts, lupins
• No gluten‑containing ingredients; tested <5 ppm gluten
• Low lactose
• Halal certified; Kosher approval except flavours containing carminic acid

Ingredients (Vanilla flavour)

Water, maltodextrin, cow’s milk proteins (milk protein caseinates), sucrose, vegetable oils (rapeseed, sunflower), potassium citrate, emulsifier (soy lecithin), vanilla flavour, magnesium chloride, tricalcium phosphate, citric acid, choline chloride, carotenoids (β‑carotene, lutein, lycopene; contains soy), calcium hydroxide, sodium L‑ascorbate, potassium hydroxide, ferrous lactate, zinc sulphate, curcumin (colour), magnesium hydroxide, nicotinamide, retinyl acetate, copper gluconate, DL‑α‑tocopheryl acetate, sodium selenite, manganese sulphate, calcium D‑pantothenate, chromium chloride, D‑biotin, cholecalciferol, thiamin hydrochloride, folic acid, pyridoxine hydrochloride, cyanocobalamin, sodium molybdate, riboflavin, potassium iodide, sodium fluoride, phylloquinone.

Storage

• Store in a cool, dry place
• Refrigerate after opening and discard unused contents after 24 hours

Note: Ingredient list and nutrition values are for the Vanilla flavour; minor variations occur in other flavours (e.g., chocolate contains 0.6 g fibre and has osmolality of 580 mOsmol/kg H2O).