HERE IS SOME IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT FORTISIP AND HOW YOU SHOULD TAKE THEM
ORAL NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS
are foods for special medical purposes for the dietary management of certain conditions in patients who may require a higher intake of a whole range of nutrients than the healthy population.
ORAL NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS ARE SPECIALLY DESIGNED
TO HELP PROVIDE YOU WITH THE NUTRIENTS YOUR BODY NEEDS WHEN YOU ARE UNABLE TO ACHIEVE THIS THROUGH NORMAL DIET ALONE
HELPING YOU:
MAINTAIN YOUR BODY WEIGHT
RESTORE YOUR ENERGY LEVELS
HELP WITH YOUR RECOVERY
WHEN SHOULD YOU TAKE THEM?
In general, people take their Oral Nutritional Supplements when they feel like taking them.
This may be:
- Between meals as a snack
- First thing in the morning
- Before bedtime
Others find it easier to take small amounts regularly throughout the day, but try to get into a regular routine and take your Oral Nutritional Supplements at the same time each day.
However, please always follow the advice given by your Healthcare Professional. You should try to avoid using your Oral Nutritional Supplements as a meal replacement, where possible.
HOW MANY ORAL NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS DO YOU NEED TO TAKE EACH DAY?
Oral Nutritional Supplements can help improve your dietary intake but it is important that you take them every day as recommended by your Healthcare Professional.
Your Healthcare Professional will explain how many Oral Nutritional Supplements you should take to meet your nutritional needs.
It is important that you try to take the recommended amount each day, for the recommended length of time, to help you achieve your nutritional goals.