Fortisip Compact Protein

Features

  • 306kcal / bottle (2.45 kcal/ml): energy dense to maintain body weight and support compliance.1
  • 18g protein / bottle (24% energy): high protein to meet increased protein requirements and limit muscle mass loss.2
  • High compliance: Significantly higher compliance (91%) when compared to standard 1–2kcal/ml oral nutrition supplements (77%).1
  • 6 flavours: Available in a variety of flavours (Vanilla, Mocha, Strawberry, Neutral, Hot Tropical Ginger and Cool Red Fruits) for patient choice.

  • 3 flavours designed especially for cancer patients (Neutral, Hot Tropical Ginger and Cool Red Fruits): to help address the taste alterations associated with cancer treatment.3

Product Information

A ready-to-drink, high energy, high protein, low volume oral nutritional supplement.

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Indications

For the dietary management of:

  • Disease-related malnutrition (DRM) including patients 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.
  • Patients with high energy and protein requirements.
Important notice
  • Not for parenteral use.
  • Not suitable as a sole source of nutrition.
  • Monitor fluid intake to ensure adequate hydration status.
  • Not suitable for patients with cow’s milk protein allergy.
  • Not suitable for children under 6 years of age.
  • Use with caution in children aged 6-10 years.
  • Use with caution in patients with impaired renal function.
  • Not suitable for patients with galactosaemia.
  • Must be used under medical supervision.
Directions for Use
  • Best served chilled.
  • Shake well before use.
  • Usage to be determined by a healthcare professional.
Storage
  • Store in a cool, dry place.
  • Once opened, close bottle and store in the refrigerator.
  • Discard unused content after 24 hours.
Ordering Information

To order contact Nutricia Customer Experience 0800 688 747

Fortisip Compact Protein Presentation Code Units per carton Pharmacode
Mocha 125ml bottle 163226 24 2593696
Vanilla 125ml bottle 162694 24 2634244
Strawberry 125ml bottle 166622 24 2678322
Neutral 125ml bottle 172130 24 2593661
Hot Tropical Ginger 125ml bottle 171692 24 2593688
Cool Red Fruits 125ml bottle 172128 24 2678330

 

Ingredients

Full ingredients list and nutritional information is available on the product fact sheet.

Allergen & Cultural Information
  • Contains: milk and soy.
  • Halal certified.
  • Nutricia UK and/or Ireland have Kosher approval for this product, except for those flavours containing carminic acid.
  • No 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).
  • Low lactose (lactose <2g/100g).
References
  1. Hubbard GP, Elia M, Holdoway A, et al. A systematic review of compliance to oral nutritional supplements. Clin Nutr. 2012;31:293-312.
  2. Ross PJ, Ashley S, Norton A, et al. Do patients with weight loss have a worse outcome when undergoing chemotherapy for lung cancers? Br J Cancer. 2004;90:1905-11.
  3. Spotten LE, Corish CA, Lorton CM, et al. Subjective and objective taste and smell changes in cancer. Ann Oncol. 2017;28:969-84.