Description
Fortijuce is a Food for Special Medical Purposes for use under medical supervision. Fortijuce is a high energy (1.5kcal/ml), ready to drink, juice
style nutritional supplement for the dietary management of disease related malnutrition. Fortijuce can be used to supplement the diet of patients unable to meet their nutritional requirements from other foods and for those who do not like, or tire of milk tasting supplements. Fortijuce is fat free and is suitable for patients on a low fat diet.
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.
Contraindications
Not suitable for children under 3 years of age. Not suitable for patients with galactosaemia.
Precautions
Not suitable as a sole source of nutrition.
Only to be used as a supplement to the normal diet.
Directions for use
Fortijuce is ready to drink and is best served chilled. Shake well before opening. Storage
Store in a dry, cool place (5-25°C). Shake well before use.
FORTIJUCE IS GLUTEN & LACTOSE FREE.