Nutricia Fortisip Compact Energy Drink Strawberry 4 x 125ml is a high-energy, nutritionally complete, milkshake-style oral nutritional supplement designed for people who struggle to meet their daily nutritional needs through food alone, such as those with disease-related malnutrition or poor appetite. Each compact 125 ml bottle delivers approximately 300 kcal and 12 g of protein, helping support weight maintenance, energy levels and recovery while keeping volume low and manageable. The smooth strawberry flavour and ready-to-drink format make it a convenient choice for those who find larger drinks challenging, while its enriched blend of vitamins and minerals supports overall nutritional balance as part of a medically supervised plan. When used under the guidance of a healthcare professional, it can be suitable as a sole source of nutrition for many adults, offering a clinically established way to optimise nutritional intake in a compact, easy-to-enjoy format.

Key Features

High energy density: Provides approximately 2.4 kcal/ml, delivering around 300 kcal in each 125 ml bottle to help increase daily energy intake when appetite or food intake is reduced.
Source of protein: Supplies about 12 g of high-quality milk protein per bottle to support muscle maintenance, tissue repair and overall strength alongside an appropriate diet.
Nutritionally complete: Contains a balanced mix of carbohydrates, fats, protein, vitamins and minerals, allowing it to be used as a supplement or, when advised by a healthcare professional, as a sole source of nutrition for many adults.
Low volume, easy to finish: Compact 125 ml format is ideal for people who struggle with larger drinks or experience early fullness, helping support better adherence to nutritional recommendations.
Strawberry milkshake style: Smooth strawberry flavour and milkshake-like texture are designed to be pleasant and palatable, which can encourage regular use as part of a daily nutritional routine.

Is Nutricia Fortisip Compact Energy Drink Strawberry suitable for all adults?

Nutricia Fortisip Compact Energy Drink Strawberry is formulated for the dietary management of disease-related malnutrition in adults and older adolescents and is generally recommended under medical supervision. It may not be suitable for individuals with certain medical conditions or specific food allergies, so suitability should always be confirmed by a doctor, dietitian or pharmacist.

What type of nutritional support does Nutricia Fortisip Compact Energy Drink Strawberry provide?

Each bottle provides high energy, moderate protein and a broad range of vitamins and minerals to support overall nutritional status when normal food intake is insufficient. It is intended to supplement the diet or, when clinically indicated, to provide complete nutrition for many adults requiring a controlled and reliable nutritional intake.

Can Nutricia Fortisip Compact Energy Drink Strawberry be used long term?

Nutricia Fortisip Compact Energy Drink Strawberry can be used over extended periods when included in an individual care plan agreed with a healthcare professional. Regular review by a doctor or dietitian is important to ensure nutritional needs continue to be met safely and effectively.

Is Nutricia Fortisip Compact Energy Drink Strawberry suitable for people with lactose intolerance or allergies?

The drink contains cow’s milk proteins and soya-derived ingredients, so it is not suitable for individuals with milk protein allergy or soya allergy. While the lactose content is low, anyone with lactose intolerance or complex dietary requirements should seek personalised advice from a healthcare professional before use.

How does Nutricia Fortisip Compact Energy Drink Strawberry differ from standard nutritional drinks?

Nutricia Fortisip Compact Energy Drink Strawberry provides similar energy and nutritional value to many standard oral nutritional supplements but in a smaller 125 ml volume. This compact, energy-dense format can make it easier for people who feel full quickly, tire easily when drinking, or need to limit fluid intake to achieve their nutritional goals.

Ingredients

Contains: Water, maltodextrin, milk protein, sucrose, vegetable oils, tri-potassium citrate, emulsifier (soy lecithin), strawberry flavouring, carminic acid (colouring), magnesium chloride, citric acid (acidity regulator), tri-calcium phosphate, carotenoids (beta-carotene, lutein, lycopene), choline chloride, calcium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, sodium L-ascorbate, ferrous lactate, zinc sulphate, magnesium hydroxide, nicotinamide, retinyl acetate, copper gluconate, DL-alpha-tocopheryl acetate, sodium selenite, manganese sulphate, calcium D-pantothenate, chromium chloride, D-biotin, cholecalciferol, thiamin hydrochloride, folic acid, pyridoxine hydrochloride, cyanocobalamin, sodium molybdate, riboflavin, sodium fluoride, potassium iodide, phytomenadione.

Usage and Instructions

Fortisip Compact Protein is ready to drink and is best served chilled.

How to consume: Shake well before opening. The recommended dose is 1-2 bottles per day unless specified by a clinician or dietitian.

Store in a dry, cool place (5-25°C). Once opened, close the bottle and store it in a refrigerator for a maximum of 24 hours.

Fortsip is usually used for the following: Short bowel syndrome, intractable malabsorption, pre-operative preparation of undernourished patients, inflammatory bowel disease, total gastrectomy, dysphagia, bowel fistulae, disease related malnutrition.