Nutricia Nutrison Tube Feeds, Fortini & Flocare
Nutricia is Danone's specialised nutrition business and one of the main suppliers of enteral nutrition in Australian hospitals and home care. MEC stocks Nutricia's Nutrison tube feeds (Multi Fibre, Protein Plus Multi Fibre and 800 Complete Multi Fibre), Fortini Multi Fibre for children, and Flocare ENFit nasogastric tubes and feeding containers. All Nutricia feeds are foods for special medical purposes, for use under medical supervision.
Comparing Nutrison Tube Feeds
| Feed (1000 mL) | Energy | Protein | Fibre | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nutrison Multi Fibre | 1.03 kcal/mL | 40 g | 15 g | Standard tube feed for disease-related malnutrition |
| Nutrison Protein Plus Multi Fibre | 1.28 kcal/mL | 63 g | 15 g | Increased protein needs, such as after surgery or with pressure injuries, burns or infection |
| Nutrison 800 Complete Multi Fibre | 0.83 kcal/mL | 55 g | 15 g | Full protein and micronutrient needs in fewer calories, for people with lower energy requirements |
All three are nutritionally complete, can be used as a sole source of nutrition, and contain Nutricia's MF6 blend of six fibres to support normal bowel function. They come in ready-to-hang 1000 mL packs for closed-system pump feeding. Each contains milk, soy and fish. Nutrison 800 Complete is not suitable for children under 6 and should be used with caution from 6 to 12 years.
Important — Medical supervision: Nutrison and Fortini are foods for special medical purposes. The choice of feed, volume and rate should be set by a dietitian or doctor. They are not for intravenous use. Handle feeds aseptically, store opened packs in the fridge, and discard them after 24 hours.
Fortini Multi Fibre for Children
Fortini Multi Fibre is a ready-to-drink, high-energy oral supplement for children aged 1 to 12 years. Each 200 mL bottle provides 300 kcal and 6.8 g protein, with the MF6 fibre blend. It is nutritionally complete and can be used as a supplement or, under medical supervision, as a sole source of nutrition. It comes in banana, chocolate, vanilla and unflavoured.
Flocare Tubes and Feeding Containers
Flocare PUR ENFit nasogastric tubes are transparent polyurethane tubes for short-term gastric feeding. They have radiopaque lines and centimetre markings to help confirm position. Their ENFit connectors are designed to prevent accidental connection to IV lines. The Flocare 500 mL container is used for feeds and fluids that aren't supplied in ready-to-hang packs. See also our Flocare and ENFit pages.
Tube position: Nutricia's instructions state that feeding through a nasogastric tube must only start once the tube position has been confirmed, by X-ray or by pH testing of the aspirate. Follow your facility's protocol.
Nutricia FAQ
What is the difference between Nutrison Multi Fibre and Protein Plus?
Protein Plus is more concentrated: 1.28 kcal/mL and 63 g protein per litre, compared with 1.03 kcal/mL and 40 g for standard Multi Fibre. A dietitian chooses between them based on the person's energy and protein needs.
Can adults drink Fortini?
Fortini is formulated for children aged 1 to 12. Adults needing an oral supplement should ask their dietitian about an adult formula.
Browse the Nutricia range above, or explore our wider enteral feeding and nutrition and supplements ranges. For home enteral or hospital orders, contact the MEC team.