Regional Community Service – Nutrition Services Tauranga Hospital Cameron Road, Private Bag 12024 Tauranga NEW ZEALAND 23rd December 2020 Re: Fortisip Powder
Appointments: (07) 579 8191 Fax: (07) 571 6792
INFORMATION FOR GP’s
To Whom it may concern,
Please note that Fortisip Powder is being discontinued by Nutricia early 2021.
As an alternative, we would recommend substituting with Ensure Powder; available in Chocolate and Vanilla flavours. Ensure Powder is also low lactose and low gluten. Our recommended recipe for Ensure Powder is; 9 scoops (81grams) in 200ml water = 353 calories Or 6 scoops (54grams) in 200ml milk = 356 calories NB: This is different to the recipe on the tin which provides only 232calories.
Some instances where you may choose to prescribe the standard 1kcal/ml formula (ie: 6 scoops in water) for those with increased nutritional requirements but whose weight is stable within the healthy range (ie: IBD, malignancy, COPD, CRF), for those weaning off nutritional supplements or those who don’t tolerate the concentrated recipe.
Yours sincerely Electronically reviewed and approved
BOPDHB Dietitians
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