Complan Shake Original 4 x 57g is a high-energy, milk-based nutritional shake formulated as a Food for Special Medical Purposes, for the dietary management of disease-related malnutrition in adults who are struggling to meet their nutritional needs through diet alone. Each 57g sachet mixes with milk or water to make a ready-to-drink shake, so it can fit easily into a daily routine when eating enough is difficult.

Key Features

• High-energy nutritional supplement: Provides 381kcal and 15.8g of protein per sachet when made with whole milk.
• ACBS-approved for a range of conditions: Prescribable on FP10 for conditions including short bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, dysphagia and disease-related malnutrition generally.
• Quick and flexible to prepare: Mixes with milk or water in a few minutes, can be served hot or cold, and can also be added to other foods.
• Gluten-free formulation: Suitable for those who need to avoid gluten as part of their nutritional plan.
• Fortified with vitamins and minerals: Combines protein, carbohydrate and fat with added vitamins and minerals, rather than being a simple flavoured milk.

What conditions is Complan Shake used for?

Complan Shake is ACBS-approved and prescribable for conditions including short bowel syndrome, intractable malabsorption, pre-operative preparation of undernourished patients, inflammatory bowel disease, total gastrectomy, dysphagia, bowel fistulae and disease-related malnutrition generally, for use under medical supervision.

Can Complan Shake replace all my meals?

No. Complan Shake is not suitable as a sole source of nutrition. It's intended as a supplement to your normal diet, unless a doctor or dietitian advises otherwise.

Who should not use Complan Shake?

Complan Shake is not suitable for children under 3 years old, and should be used with caution in children aged 3 to 6. It's also not suitable if you have galactosaemia or a cow's milk allergy or intolerance, as the product is milk-based.

Can Complan Shake Original be made with water instead of milk?

Yes, it can be mixed with either whole milk or water. The nutritional values given by the manufacturer are based on preparation with 200ml of whole milk; making it with water instead will give a different energy and protein content, so ask your doctor or dietitian which method best suits your nutritional needs.

Composition: Complan Shake Original is based on skimmed milk powder, carbohydrate and fat, with added vitamins and minerals, and is gluten-free.

Allergens: Contains milk.

Typical nutritional values (per 57g sachet made up with 200ml whole milk):

1. Pour 50ml of the whole milk or water you're using into a glass, mug or shaker.
2. Add the contents of one 57g sachet and mix with a whisk or fork until it forms a smooth paste.
3. Stir in the remaining 150ml of milk or water to make it up to 200ml.
4. Serve cold, or make it up hot if you prefer; it can also be added to other foods.

Have one or two servings a day, unless your doctor or dietitian advises otherwise. Drink within 2 hours of making up, or store in the fridge for up to 24 hours.

The following precautions apply to Complan Shake:

• Use only under medical supervision, as advised by a doctor or dietitian, since Complan Shake is a Food for Special Medical Purposes for the dietary management of disease-related malnutrition.
• Not suitable as a sole source of nutrition; use as a supplement to your normal diet unless a healthcare professional advises otherwise.
• Not suitable for children under 3 years old; use with caution in children aged 3 to 6.
• Not suitable if you have galactosaemia or a cow's milk allergy or intolerance, as the product is milk-based.
• For oral (enteral) use only.

The manufacturer does not list specific side effects for Complan Shake. If you experience any unexpected reaction after drinking it, stop use and speak to your doctor, dietitian or pharmacist.