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Living with Dysphagia

Dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, can make eating and drinking more challenging. Thin fluids may be difficult to control in the mouth and throat, which can affect swallowing safety and make it harder to consume enough fluid, energy and protein.¹–⁵

Fresubin THICKENED LEVEL 2* is a mildly thick, ready-to-drink oral nutritional supplement designed for people with dysphagia who are malnourished, at risk of malnutrition, or have increased energy and protein needs.

Its consistency is aligned with IDDSI Level 2, Mildly Thick, helping support a safer and more manageable swallowing experience when this level has been recommended by a healthcare professional.⁶

A lady holding a purple mug enjoys a Vanilla-flavoured Fresubin Level 2 Drink in her kitchen as part of her daily nutritional intake and dysphagia management.

Meeting Nutritional Needs When Swallowing Is Difficult

People living with dysphagia may eat and drink less because meals take longer, swallowing feels tiring or certain textures are difficult to manage. Over time, this can increase the risk of inadequate nutrition and hydration.

Fresubin THICKENED LEVEL 2 provides concentrated nutrition in a convenient 200 mL bottle, with:

  • 300 kcal
  • 20 g protein
  • A IDDSI Level 2, Mildly Thick consistency
  • No mixing or preparation required
  • Available in 2 flavours; Vanilla and Strawberry

This high-energy, high-protein formulation helps support nutritional intake when usual food and drinks are not enough. It is ready to drink and best served chilled, making it easier to include in a daily nutrition routine at home or away.

 

Fresubin Thickened Level 2 and Level 3 are pre-thickened, high energy, high protein drinks to support the nutritional needs of those with dysphagia. Thick&Easy and Thick&Easy Clear can be used to adjust the thickness of any drink to align with your prescirbed IDDSI level.

Use the Thickness Level Recommended for You

Swallowing needs are individual and may change over time. A healthcare professional will assess your swallowing and nutritional needs and advise whether IDDSI Level 2 is appropriate for you.

Always follow the preparation, serving and positioning advice provided by your healthcare professional.

Explore Products
Fresubin's dysphagia nutrition solutions offer a variety of formats and flavours, including Vanilla-flavoured Thickened Level 2 Drink, Wild Strawberry-flavoured Thickened Level 3 Drink, Thick&Easy Instant Food and Drink Thickener, and Thick&Easy Clear.

*Fresubin THICKENED LEVEL 2 is a food for special medical purposes and must be used under medical supervision. For the dietary management of people with, or at risk of, malnutrition, particularly those with dysphagia and/or increased energy and protein needs.

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4Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. Position paper on the use of thickened fluids in the management of people with swallowing difficulties. RCSLT. London (England); 2024.  

5McGinnis CM, Homan K, Solomon M, Taylor J, Staebell K, Erger D, et al. Dysphagia: Interprofessional Management, Impact, and Patient-Centered Care. Nutrition in Clinical Practice. 2019;34(1):80-95.

6International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI). IDDSI Framework (accessed/cited in source PDFs: 16 Jan 2024). Available from: https://iddsi.org/framework/