Fortisip

Fortisip® drinks are oral nutritional supplements designed to help people who are at risk of malnutrition or have increased nutritional needs. They provide high energy and high protein in a small, easy-to-drink volume, making them suitable when appetite is poor or food intake is limited.

Key features

• Energy-dense: typically around 300 kcal per bottle (varies by product range)

• High protein to support muscle maintenance and recovery

• Nutritionally complete when taken in the recommended amounts

• Contains vitamins, minerals, and trace elements

• Ready to drink – no preparation required

• Available in a range of flavours to improve acceptability

Who are Fortisip drinks for?

• People with unintentional weight loss

• Reduced appetite due to illness, recovery, or ageing

• Increased nutritional needs (e.g. post-surgery, chronic illness)

• Patients advised by a healthcare professional to supplement their diet

How to use

• Usually taken 1–3 bottles per day, or as advised by a healthcare professional

• Best served chilled

• Can be used between meals to supplement normal food intake

Important notes

• Suitable for adults and children over 3 years, unless otherwise stated

• Not suitable for people with galactosaemia

• Should be used under medical supervision when used as a sole source of nutrition