Fortisip Compact Fibre is a Food for Special Medical Purposes for use under medical supervision. Fortisip Compact Fibre is a high energy (2.4kcal/ml), ready to drink, milkshake style nutritional supplement, containing 4.5g fibre per bottle, for the dietary management of disease-related malnutrition. Fortisip Compact Fibre can be used to supplement the diet of patients unable to meet their nutritional requirements from other foods.
Fortisip Compact Fibre is available in 4x125ml plastic bottles in three flavours: Mocha, Vanilla and Strawberry.
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. Not suitable for patients requiring a fibre-free diet.
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 Fibre 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 side of bottle.
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