Altraplen Compact Milkshake Supplement Banana – 200ml

Both are FSMP oral nutritional supplements in the compact 200ml format. The distinction is in the micronutrient profile — the Compact Daily variant is formulated to provide a higher or more comprehensive proportion of daily micronutrient reference values per serving. [CONFIRM the specific nutritional difference from Aymes International's current product documentation.] From a regulatory and prescribing perspective, both are ACBS-listed FSMP products; the prescribing clinician or dietitian will advise which variant is most appropriate for the individual patient's nutritional requirements.

Altraplen Compact is an oral nutritional supplement (ONS) classified as a Food for Special Medical Purposes (FSMP). It is prescribed for adults at risk of or experiencing disease-related malnutrition — a condition in which nutritional requirements cannot be met through normal dietary intake due to illness, surgery, cancer treatment, neurological conditions, frailty, or other clinical circumstances. It is prescribed by GPs, dietitians, or other healthcare professionals who have assessed the patient's nutritional status and identified a clinical need for supplementation.

Yes — Altraplen Compact is ACBS-listed and prescribable on NHS prescription for clinically appropriate patients. Patients or carers who believe oral nutritional supplementation may be needed should speak to their GP, practice nurse, or community dietitian.

Patients with disease-related malnutrition often have significantly reduced appetite and early satiety — they feel full after only a small amount of food or fluid. The 200ml compact format delivers a high energy and protein content per millilitre, making it possible for patients who cannot tolerate larger fluid volumes to still achieve a meaningful nutritional contribution in a volume they can realistically consume. For patients who struggle to finish a standard 250–300ml ONS carton, the compact format can make a clinically significant difference to total daily nutritional intake.

The number of cartons prescribed varies by individual patient need and is determined by the prescribing clinician or dietitian based on the patient's current dietary intake, nutritional status, clinical condition, and overall nutritional requirements. [CONFIRM standard prescribing guidance from current ACBS listing and Aymes prescribing documentation.] Do not adjust the prescribed number of cartons without guidance from your clinical team.

The use of Altraplen Compact as a sole source of nutrition — where it would replace all food and fluid intake — would only be considered in specific clinical circumstances and must be supervised by a qualified clinician or registered dietitian. In most prescribing scenarios, Altraplen Compact is used as a supplement to food intake rather than as a sole nutritional source. Any decision about sole-source nutrition must be made in a clinical context with appropriate monitoring.

Store at room temperature before opening, away from direct sunlight and heat sources. Once opened, consume immediately or refrigerate and use within 24 hours. Do not freeze. Do not use after the best before date on the carton. Store excess cartons in a cool cupboard or larder — they are shelf-stable before opening.