Fortisip Multi Fibre

A ready-to-drink, nutritionally complete, high calorie, fibre-enriched nutritional supplement shake.
  • High in calories (308kcal) with 12g of protein and contains 28 vitamins and minerals.
  • Can help you meet your daily nutritional needs when your usual diet is not enough.
  • High in calories to help improve your body weight when you are unwell or recovering from illness.
  • Good source of protein to support maintenance of muscle mass.
  • Contains added fibre to support regular bowel function.
  • Available in 3 delicious flavours: vanilla, chocolate and strawberry.

For use in the dietary management of

  • Disease-related malnutrition.
  • Patients with high energy requirements.

 Important notice

  • Suitable as a sole source of nutrition.
  • Not for parenteral use.
  • Not suitable for patients requiring a fibre free diet.
  • Not suitable for patients with galactosaemia.
  • Not suitable for patients with cow’s milk protein allergy.
  • Not suitable for infants and children under 3 years of age.
  • Use with caution in children aged 3-6 years of age.
  • Must be used under medical supervision.

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, close the bottle and store in the refrigerator for maximum 24 hours.
  • Discard unused content after 24 hours.

 FAQs

Fortisip Multi Fibre is a ready-to-drink 200ml supplement that is high in calories (308kcal) with 12g of protein and contains 28 vitamins and minerals per bottle. With added fibre (4.4g per bottle) to support regular bowel function, it can be used in addition to a healthy varied diet, which can assist with aiding recovery when unwell, improving body weight and quality of your life. Fortisip Multi Fibre is a food for special medical purposes and must be used under medical supervision.

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

Fortisip Multi Fibre is not suitable for people requiring a fibre free diet, those with galactosaemia and / or a cow’s milk protein allergy or infants and children under 3 years of age. It should be used with caution in children aged 3-6 years of age.

Fortisip Multi Fibre is high in calories (308kcal) with 12g of protein, 4.4g of fibre and 28 vitamins and minerals per bottle. The complete list of ingredients can be found on the Fortisip Multi Fibre Product Fact Sheet.

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

Fortisip Multi Fibre contains cows’ milk and soy.

Yes, Fortisip Multi Fibre is halal certified.

To the best of our knowledge this Fortisip Multifibre does not contain ingredients that are forbidden in the Kosher diet, however, the manufacturing processes have not been officially certified by the relevant religious bodies. Flavours containing carminic acid are not suitable for a kosher diet.

Fortisip Multi Fibre 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 for maximum of 24 hours. Shake well before use and ensure you discard unused contents after 24 hours.

Fortisip Multi Fibre is used for the dietary management of disease-related malnutrition (DRM). It is also used for people with high energy and protein requirements.

Fortisip Multi Fibre is available in 3 delicious flavours – vanilla, chocolate and strawberry.

Fortisip Multi Fibre can be purchased via calling our Customer Support Team on 1800 884 367 or from your local pharmacy.

Fortisip Multi Fibre 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 Fortisip Multi Fibre can be incorporated to create a delicious smoothie or snack. Always take as directed by your healthcare professional.

You should be able to take Fortisip Multi Fibre with most medications. For any medication that specifies to be taken on an empty stomach, do not take these with Fortisip Multi Fibre. Interactions between medications and food and drink may exist. If you are unsure or have questions, ask your prescribing doctor about whether Fortisip Multi Fibre 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 guidelines1-2 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.

References:

1.Muscaritoli at al. ESPEN practical guideline: Clinical Nutrition in cancer. Clin Nutr. 2021 May;41000920(5):2898-2913.

2.Arends et al. Cancer cachexia in adult patients: ESMO Clinical Practice Guidelines. ESMO Open. 2021’6(3):100092