What is Nutricia Fortsip Compact?
Nutricia Fortsip Compact is a ready-mixed nutritional drink that is used for dietary management in those who are suffering from malnutrition due to illness. It provides an easy solution for those who are not receiving a sufficient amount of calories or nutrients from their diet. Each bottle contains 125ml of ready-mixed drink, making them perfect for drinking on the go and the delicious mocha flavour is just one of the eight different flavours available.
What causes malnutrition?
Malnutrition is a serious health condition that occurs when you do not receive a sufficient amount of nutrients from your diet. Common symptoms of malnutrition include:
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Unintentional weight loss - losing 5 - 10% or more of you body weight over 3-6 months
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A low body weight - people with a BMI of 18.5 are at risk of being malnourished
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A lack of interest in eating or drinking
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Feeling tired all the time (lethargy)
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Feeling weak
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Frequently falling ill and taking a long time to recover
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Not growing or putting on weight at the expected weight (a common symptom in malnourished children)
How can Nutricia Fortsip help to increase your calorie intake?
Nutricia Fortsip Compact is a nutritionally complete, high energy drink that helps to increase the calorie intake for those who are malnourished and not able to eat enough food to meet their nutritional requirements. Each 125ml bottle contains 300 calories.This product can be used to supplement the diet of patients who are unable to meet their nutritional requirements from other foods. The convenient drink formula ensures easy administration for those who are unable chew food or eat a large amount of food and the high calorie content provides a quick solution for ensuring the required amount of nutrients are received. This product is suitable for those who are experiencing:
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Short bowel syndrome
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Intractable malabsorption
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Pre-operative preparation of undernourished patients
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Inflammatory bowel disease
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Total gasterectomy
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Dysphagia
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Bowl fistulae
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Disease-related malnutrition
How to use Nutricia Fortsip
Nutricia Fortsip is presented in an easy to open bottle and is ready to drink. Simply shake well before opening and enjoy! Nutricia Forsip is best served chilled. Fluid levels should be monitored to ensure the consumer is adequately hydrated.
When to NOT use this product
This product is not suitable for children under the age of 3 or for patients with galactosaemia. This product should not be used if you are allergic to any of the ingredients or you have a cow’s milk allergy. Nutricia Forsip is not suitable for patients requiring tube feeding. This product should not be used as a sole source of nutrition. If you have suffered from Gastrointestinal failure, complete intestinal failure or major intra-abdominable sepsis, this product is NOT suitable for you.
ALWAYS seek medical advice before using any medicinal or medical product if you have underlying health conditions to ensure that the product is suitable for you.
Storage
Store in a dry, cool place (5-25°C). Once opened, close the bottle and store in a refrigerator for a maximum of 24 hours.
Important information
This product is a medicine; make sure to speak to your doctor or Chemist 4 U pharmacist before taking this product if you have an underlying medical problem or are taking any other medicine or complementary therapy. If your symptoms get worse or continue after taking this product, contact us or your doctor. For medical services in your area, please refer to https://www.nhs.uk
If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor or our pharmacist before taking this product. If you suffer from any allergies, ask your doctor or our pharmacist if this medicine is right for you.
Store all medicines out of sight and reach of children.
Please read the included leaflet carefully before using this product.
Please contact your GP if appropriate regarding this product.
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