Fortisip Compact is a Food for Special Medical Purposes for use under medical supervision. Fortisip Compact is high energy (2.4kcal/ ml), nutritionally complete, ready to drink, milkshake style nutritional supplement, for the management of disease-related malnutrition. Fortisip Compact can be used to supplement the diet of patients unable to meet their nutritional requirements from other foods, or used as a sole source of nutrition.
Fortisip Compact is available in 125ml plastic bottles, with a flexible straw attached, in 6 flavours: Vanilla, Strawberry, Banana, Forest Fruits, Apricot and Mocha.
INDICATIONS
For enteral use only. ACBS approved, prescribable on Form FP10 (GP10 in Scotland) for the following indications:
short bowel syndrome
intractable malabsorption
pre-operative preparation of undernourished patients
inflammatory bowel disease
total gastrectomy
dysphagia
bowel fistulae
disease-related malnutrition
CONTRA-INDICATIONS
Not for intravenous use. Not suitable for children under 3 years of age. Not suitable for patients with galactosaemia.
PRECAUTIONS
Not suitable as a sole source of nutrition in children under 6 years of age. Monitor fluid intake to ensure adequate hydration status.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Fortisip Compact is best served chilled. Shake well before opening.
STORAGE
Store in a dry, cool place (5-25°C). Shake well before use. Once opened store bottles in a refrigerator for a maximum of 24 hours.
SHELF LIFE
Best before date: see the side of the bottle.