Anyone who can't eat enough — recovering from illness or surgery, elderly people with shrinking appetites, or anyone needing extra nutrition between meals. It adds calories, protein and 26 micronutrients in a drink.

Is it a meal replacement?

It can stand in when a meal won't happen, but it's designed as nutritional support rather than a slimming-style meal replacement — the goal is more nourishment, not fewer calories.

How do I make it taste best?

Whole milk, not water — creamier and roughly double the calories, which is usually the point. Warm or cold both work; Original tastes like a mild malty milkshake.

How many shakes a day?

Follow the pack guidance — typically one to three servings alongside whatever food is managed. If shakes are becoming the whole diet, involve a GP or dietitian.

Complan Shake Original - 425g

The classic nutrition shake for small appetites and recovery — 26 vitamins and minerals with protein and energy, vitamin D for immunity and iron against fatigue. Original flavour, 425g.

26 vitamins and minerals plus protein.
Supports recovery and small appetites.
Vitamin D — immune function; iron — less fatigue.
No artificial colours, sweeteners or preservatives.
Original flavour 425g tub — mixes with milk or water.

£7.79 GBP inc. VAT

In stock

Safety information 2

Unintended weight loss needs a GP

Complan supports nutrition — it doesn't diagnose why eating has become hard. Unplanned weight loss should always be checked.

Not for infants

Not suitable as a food for babies and young children. Check the label if you have milk allergies — it's a milk-based product.

Product overview

About Complan Original

Complan is the classic build-up drink: a nutritionally complete shake powder from Nutricia with 26 vitamins and minerals plus protein and energy, for anyone who's struggling to eat enough — recovering from illness, managing a small appetite, or caring for an elderly relative who's gone off food. Vitamin D supports normal immune function and iron helps reduce tiredness and fatigue. This is the Original flavour 425g tub, with no artificial colours, sweeteners or preservatives.

Who Complan helps

Appetites shrink with age, illness and treatment — but nutritional needs don't. A Complan shake between or alongside meals is an easy way to add calories, protein and micronutrients when finishing a plate feels impossible. It's a nutrition drink for recovery and support, not a diet-style meal replacement.

How to make it

Whisk or shake the stated scoops into 200ml of whole milk (creamier, more calories) or water, warm or cold. Sip slowly if appetite is delicate — half now, half later still counts.

Good to know

If someone is losing weight without trying, or living on supplements rather than food, involve a GP or dietitian — unintentional weight loss always deserves a check.