Description
Ensure Compact is a ready-to-drink oral nutritional supplement from Abbott Nutrition, formulated for adults who have, or are at risk of, disease-related malnutrition. It is designed for situations where a high level of nutrition is needed in a small volume, including fluid restriction, poor volume tolerance, or recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. This product is classified as a Food for Special Medical Purposes and should be used under medical supervision.
Each 125 mL bottle provides 300 kcal, delivering 2.4 kcal per mL, along with 12.75 g of protein, 11.69 g of fat, and 35.96 g of carbohydrate. It also supplies calcium and 28 vitamins and minerals, making it suitable as a complete and balanced nutritional option. It may be used as a sole source of nutrition or as a supplement alongside meals, depending on individual requirements.
Key nutritional features
- 300 kcal per 125 mL bottle
- 12.75 g protein per serve
- Complete and balanced nutrition with 28 vitamins and minerals
- Energy distribution of 17.0% protein, 47.9% carbohydrate, and 35.1% fat
- Fibre free
- Low lactose
- Gluten-free tested
Use and administration
Ensure Compact is ready to use and should be shaken well before opening. It can be taken orally or administered via tube feeding, with vanilla commonly preferred for tube feeding use. After opening, refrigerate and use or discard within 24 hours.
Ingredients and dietary information
The ingredient base commonly includes water, hydrolysed corn starch, milk protein concentrate, vegetable oils, sucrose, hydrolysed sodium caseinate, added vitamins and minerals, emulsifier (322), flavourings, and stabilisers (460, 466). Ingredient details may vary slightly by flavour. Available flavours include vanilla and coffee.
It contains milk and soy, is not suitable for people with galactosaemia, and is not for parenteral use. It is generally not intended for children unless advised by a healthcare professional. Fluid and electrolyte intake should be monitored to help maintain hydration.
