Fortijuce

A ready-to-drink, high calorie, fat free, juice tasting nutritional supplement drink.
  • High in calories (300kcal) with 8g of protein and 28 vitamins and minerals.
  • A delicious juice tasting nutrition supplement, catering for a variety of taste preferences.
  • Can help you meet your daily nutritional needs when your usual diet is not enough.
  • High in calories to help maintain your body weight when you are unwell or recovering from illness.
  • Available in 3 fruity flavours: forest fruit, tropical and apple.

For use in the dietary management of

  • Disease-related malnutrition.
  • People with high energy requirements.
  • People requiring a residue restricted diet.
  • People requiring fat restriction.
  • People requiring a select mineral restriction. e.g. renal replacement therapy

 Important notice

  • Not suitable as a sole source of nutrition.
  • Not for parenteral use.
  • Not suitable for people with galactosaemia.
  • Not suitable for people with cow’s milk protein allergy.
  • Not suitable for children under the age of 6 years.

Directions of use

  • Shake well before use.
  • Best served chilled.
  • Usage to be determined by a healthcare professional.
  • Store in a cool, dry place.
  • Once opened, store in the refrigerator.
  • Discard unused content after 24 hours.

 FAQs

1. What is 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.

2. Who is Fortijuce for?

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.

3. Who shouldn’t use Fortijuce?

Fortijuce is not suitable as a sole source of nutrition, for people with galactosaemia and/or with cow’s milk protein allergy. It’s also not suitable for children under the age of 6 years.

4. What does Fortijuce contain?

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.

5. Does Fortijuce contain lactose?

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

6. Does Fortijuce contain any other allergens?

Fortijuce contains cows’ milk protein; it doesn’t contain wheat, egg, nuts* or lupins.

7. Is Fortijuce halal certified?

Yes, Fortijuce is halal certified.

8. Is Fortijuce kosher certified?

Fortijuce doesn’t contain any kosher forbidden ingredients.

9. Does Fortijuce contain any gluten?

Fortijuce does not have any gluten containing ingredients.

10. Do I need to prepare Fortijuce?

There’s no preparation needed; it comes in a ready-to-drink 200ml 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.

11. What is Fortijuce used for?

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.

12. What flavour does Fortijuce come in?

Fortijuce is available in 3 delicious flavours – forest fruit, tropical and apple.

13. Where can Fortijuce be purchased from?

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

14. How do I take Fortijuce?

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.

15. Is it safe to consume Fortijuce with other medications?

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.

16. What are oral nutritional supplements?

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.
  • Dessert style high energy, high protein pudding style dessert that comes in 125g pots and can be enjoyed with a spoon.
17. Are oral nutritional supplement suitable for cancer patients?

When started early with a cancer diagnosis, an oral nutritional supplement can contribute to weight maintenance, which in turn supports continued cancer therapy and can provide better nutritional management outcomes.***Oral nutritional supplements are specially designed foods and drinks that can help you meet your daily nutritional needs when your usual diet is not enough, providing the extra energy, protein, vitamins and minerals needed.Taking an oral nutritional supplement in line with a healthcare professional’s advice can also help to reduce complications, reduce time in hospital and improve quality of life.***To learn more about the role of oral nutritional supplements in cancer, visit our Nutrition Corner.

18. Where can you buy the Fortisip range in Australia?

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.

19. Where can I find out more?

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

* Peanut (Arachis hypogaea), Almond (Amygdalus communis L.), Hazelnut (Corylus avellana), Walnut (Juglans regia), Cashew (Anacardium occidentale), Pecan nut (Carya illinoiesis (Wangenh.) K. Koch), Brazil nut (Bertholletia excelsa), Pistachio nut (Pistacia vera), Macadamia nut and Queensland nut (Macadamia ternifolia) and products thereof.

References

***Martin L Senesse P et al. J Clin Oncol 2015 Jan 1: 33(1):90-9.