Fortisip Compact

Fortisip Compact is a ready-to-drink 125ml oral nutrition supplement that is high in calories (300kcal) with 12g of protein and contains 28 vitamins and minerals per bottle. It can be used in addition to a healthy varied diet, which can assist with aiding recovery when unwell, improving body weight and your quality of your life. Fortisip Compact is a food for special medical purposes and must be used under medical supervision.

Fortisip Compact is for use in the dietary management of people with disease-related malnutrition, and/or people with high energy and protein requirements.

Fortisip Compact is not suitable for people with galactosaemia and / or a cow’s milk protein allergy. Fortisip Compact is not suitable for children under the age of 3 years, and it should be used with caution in children aged 3-6 years.

Fortisip and Fortisip Compact are both ready to drink nutritional supplements shakes. Fortisip is available in a 200ml bottle and provides 300 calories with 12grams of protein per bottle. Fortisip Compact also contains 300 calories and 12grams of protein but in a much smaller 125ml bottle. If you’re struggling to drink a larger volume and need more protein, Fortisip Compact is the best solution for you.

Fortisip Compact is low lactose (lactose <2g/100g).

Fortisip Compact contains milk and soy.

Yes, Fortisip Compact is Halal certified.

Nutricia UK and/or Ireland have Kosher approval for this product, except for those flavours containing carminic acid.

Fortisip Compact does not include any gluten containing ingredients.

No detectable gluten when tested to a sensitivity level of less than 5 parts per million (<5 ppm i.e. <5mg/kg).

There’s no preparation needed; it comes in a ready-to-drink 125ml bottle. Store in a cool, dry place and once opened, store in the refrigerator. Shake well before use and ensure you discard unused contents after 24 hours.

Fortisip Compact is used for the dietary management of disease-related malnutrition (DRM) including people with cancer, post-trauma, cystic fibrosis, burns, dementia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and diseases requiring a fluid restriction e.g. liver disease, renal disease. It is also used for people with high energy and protein requirements.

Fortisip Compact is available in 2 delicious flavours – vanilla and strawberry.

Fortisip Compact can be purchased from our online store or by calling our Customer Support Team on 1800 884 367.

Fortisip Compact is presented in a ready-to-drink 125ml bottle. It’s best served chilled and always shake well before use. Your exact usage needs to be determined by a healthcare professional. Always take as directed by your healthcare professional.

You should be able to take Fortisip Compact with most medications. For any medication that specifies it should be taken on an empty stomach, do not take these with Fortisip Compact. Interactions between medications and food and drink may exist. If you are unsure or have questions, ask your prescribing doctor about whether Fortisip Compact can be taken with your medication.

• Milkshake style available in either 200ml bottle or a 125ml bottle, these ready-to-drink shakes are high in protein and energy. There are also options that are high in fibre and nutritionally complete.
• Juice style which is high in energy and available in a ready-to-drink 200ml bottle, providing an alternative for people who prefer fruit juice flavours or a change from a milkshake format.
• Dessert style high energy, high protein pudding style dessert that comes in 125g pots and can be enjoyed with a spoon.

Oral nutritional supplements can be suitable for cancer patients under healthcare professional guidance. Nutritional care guidelines^1-2 recommend the use of oral nutritional supplements for patients with cancer that are unable to meet their nutritional needs with their regular diet alone.

The Fortisip range can be purchased from our online store or by calling our Customer Support Team on 1800 884 367. You can also set up regular deliveries via our online store subscription service with free delivery on all orders over $50.

Fortisip Compact doesn’t cause constipation. If you are experiencing constipation, or are prone to being constipated, ask your healthcare professional about incorporating high fibre food options into your diet and if Fortisip Compact Fibre may be appropriate.

Fortisip Compact Fibre is a nutritionally complete formula has been developed to help meet your daily nutritional needs when your usual diet isn’t enough, and the added fibre helps to support regular bowel function.

Fortisip Compact is designed to provide additional nutrients when nutrients from your diet are insufficient to meet your daily nutritional needs. Fortisip Compact helps people who are underweight throughwith guidance fromof their healthcare professional.

Fortisip Compact is not suitable for people with cow’s milk protein allergy. For advice on the best product for you from the Fortisip range, speak to your healthcare professional.

Each individual is different and has different nutritional needs depending on their health status. The recommendation for Fortisip Compact is usually between 1 and 3 bottles a day, but this varies depending on an individual’s needs.
It is also important to understand that oral nutritional supplements don’t work overnight – it takes time to rebuild your strength back. It can be anything from a few weeks to a few months, or more.

It is important that you speak with your healthcare professional to understand how much you should take and the length of time suited to your individual needs.

The Fortisip range has a product specifically developed for people with diabetes called Diasip. A ready-to-drink, nutritionally complete, low glycaemic index nutritional supplement shake, Diasip supports better blood sugar control for people with impaired glucose tolerance.

It is important that you speak to a healthcare professional, so they can make sure the supplement you choose is best for your individual needs.

For more information call the Nutricia Careline on 1800 438 500.