Fortijuce

Fortijuce is a juice-style supplement drink that is high in calories (300kcal), with 8g of protein and 28 vitamins and minerals per bottle. As it is a juice-type nutritional drink it can be used as an alternative to milkshake-style nutrition supplements. It caters for a variety of taste preferences and can help you meet your daily nutritional needs when your usual diet is not enough. Fortijuce is a food for special medical purposes and must be used under medical supervision.

Fortijuce is for the dietary management of disease related malnutrition for patients requiring a residue restricted diet, requiring a fat restriction, or have increased energy and protein requirements.

Fortijuce is not suitable as a sole source of nutrition, for people with galactosaemia and/or with cow’s milk protein allergy. Fortijuce is not suitable for children under 3 years and should be used with caution in children aged 3-6 years of age.

Fortijuce is high in calories (300kcal) with 8g of protein and 28 vitamins and minerals per bottle. The complete list of ingredients can be found on the Fortijuce Product Fact Sheet.

Fortijuce is low lactose (lactose <2g/100g).

Fortijuce contains cows’ milk.

Yes, Fortijuce is halal certified.

Nutricia UK and/or Ireland has Kosher approval for Fortijuce.

Fortijuce does not have 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 200ml bottle. Store in a cool, dry place and once opened, close the bottle and store in the refrigerator. Shake well before use and ensure you discard unused contents after 24 hours.

Fortijuce is for use in the dietary management of people with disease-related malnutrition, people with high energy requirements, and people requiring a residue restricted diet. It is also suitable for people requiring fat restriction or a select mineral restriction e.g. renal replacement therapy.

Fortijuce is available in 2 delicious flavours – tropical and apple.

Fortijuce can be purchased via calling our Customer Support Team on 1800 884 367.

Fortijuce is presented in a ready-to-drink 200ml bottle. It’s best served chilled and always shake well before use. Your exact usage needs to be determined by a healthcare professional. There are recipes available to show you how Fortijuce can be incorporated to create a delicious smoothie or popsicle creation. Always take as directed by your healthcare professional.

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

Oral nutritional supplements help you to meet your daily nutritional needs when your usual diet is not sufficient. They are available in a range of flavours and formats including:

• 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.

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 36.You can also set up regular deliveries via our online store subscription service with free delivery on all orders over $50.

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