Monogen

Monogen is a Food for Special Medical Purposes for use under medical supervision. Monogen is a nutritionally complete, low fat, whole whey protein powdered feed, low in long chain triglycerides (LCT) and high in medium chain triglycerides (MCT), containing linoleic acid(LA) and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), and supplemented with docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and arachidonic acid (AA). Monogen is available in neutral flavour only.

per 100g,per 100ml

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Product	Order Code
Monogen 400g Tin	656004

GMS approved

Monogen is a Food for Special Medical Purposes for use under medical supervision. For enteral use only. Monogen is suitable for use as a sole source of nutrition in infants or a supplementary feed for children over the age of one and adults.

The recommended dosage is dependent on the age, bodyweight and medical condition of the patient, and should be determined by a clinician or dietitian only. Each level scoop (5.6g) of powder requires 30ml of water to yield the recommended feed concentration (16.8% w/v). Preparation per 100ml ready to feed; 90ml water of 40°C (preferably) + 3 levelled scoops. It is recommended to use the mixture directly after preparation. When preparing any infant feed, please follow the guidelines below:1. Wash hands thoroughly and clean the preparation area. Sterilise the bottles and teats (if using). At 30 minutes so that it feels warm to the wrist. Pour the required amount of water into a sterilised feeding bottle.3. Fill the scoop provided with infant formula and level off with a clean dry knife. Do not press the powder into the scoop. Only use the scoop provided.4. Add the prescribed number of scoops of infant formula to the water. Replace cap on the bottle and shake until powder is dissolved. Before feeding, ensure the formula is at the correct temperature by placing a few drops on the wrist.5. Shake or stir formula immediately before use. Formula should not be warmed for longer than 15 minutes prior to feeding. Do not boil formula and do not use a microwave oven to prepare or warm formula. Formula remaining in the bottle after one hour of feeding should be discarded. Formula must not be rewarmed during feeding. For preparation for older children, please follow the guidelines below: 1. Measure out the prescribed amount of Monogen using the scoop provided. 2. Add a small amount of the required water. 2. Stir with a fork until a smooth paste is formed. 4. Continue stirring whilst adding the rest of the required amount of water. Once reconstituted, store in a refrigerator and use within 2 hours. Scoop Weight: 1 level scoop provides 5.6g of powder.

Maltodextrin, skimmed cow's milk, refined vegetable oils (medium chain triglycerides (coconut and/or palm oil), walnut oil, sunflower oil), whey protein (from cow's milk), calcium caseinate (from cow's milk), sodium citrate, glucose syrup, potassium chloride, calcium carbonate, magnesium hydrogen phosphate, oil from Crypthecodinium cohnii, choline chloride, oil from Mortierella alpina, L-valine, inositol, L-ascorbic acid, L-tryptophan, sodium L-ascorbate, taurine, ferrous sulphate, zinc sulphate, L-carnitine, DL-α-tocopheryl acetate, nicotinamide, DL-α-tocopherol, calcium D-pantothenate, copper sulphate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, retinyl acetate, thiamin hydrochloride, riboflavin, pteroylmonoglutamic acid, potassium iodide, manganese sulphate, chromium chloride, sodium molybdate, phytomenadione, D-biotin, sodium selenite, cholecalciferol. Allergy Advice: For allergens, see ingredients in bold.

15 months

Monogen is packed in a protective atmosphere and should be kept tightly sealed and stored in a dry, cool place prior to usage. Do not refrigerate. Once opened, reseal the can and store in a dry, cool place (not a refrigerator). Use within one month.

Halal and Vegetarian

This is intended to show suitability of products for religious or dietary reasons. Some products may be suitable for kosher or halal diets but only products with Kosher approval or Halal certification have been identified here. Some individual flavours/variants may not be suitable and for more information please call our Resource Centre.

Energy: kcal; 441; 74
Energy: kJ; 1859; 312
Protein: g; 12.8; 2.2
Carbohydrate: g; 68.6; 11.5
Sugars: g; 11.8; 2.0
Fat: g; 12.9; 2.2
Saturated Fat: g; 11.3; 1.9
Monounsaturates: g; 0.34; 0.06
Polyunsaturates: g; 1.3; 0.22
% MCT: %; 84.5; 84.5
% LCT: %; 16; 16
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA): mg; 60; 10.4
Arachidonic acid (AA): mg; 60; 10.4
Fibre: g; 0; 0

Vitamin A: µg; 386; 64.9
Vitamin D: µg; 11.9; 2.00
Vitamin E: mg; 4.92 (6.64); 0.83 (1.12)
Vitamin K: (µg); 17.9; 3.01
Thiamin: mg; 0.36; 0.06
Riboflavin: mg; 0.52; 0.09
Niacin: mg (mg NE); 3 (7.47); 0.5 (1.25)
Pantothenic Acid: mg; 2.21; 0.37
Vitamin B6: mg; 0.44; 0.07
Folic Acid: µg; 70.2; 11.8
Folate: µg; 117; 19.6
Vitamin B12: µg; 0.63; 0.11
Biotin: µg; 15.5; 2.61
Vitamin C: mg; 59.9; 10.1

Sodium: mg (mmol); 210 (9.13); 35.3 (1.53)
Potassium: mg (mmol); 397 (10.2); 66.7 (1.71)
Chloride: mg (mmol); 301 (8.5); 50.6 (1.4)
Calcium: mg (mmol); 365 (9.12); 61.4 (1.53)
Phosphorus: mg (mmol PO4); 220 (7.09); 36.9 (1.19)
Magnesium: mg (mmol); 44 (1.81); 7.39 (0.3)
Iron: mg; 6.63; 1.1
Zinc: mg; 4.56; 0.77
Manganese: mg; 0.031; 0.005
Molybdenum: µg; 24.0; 4.03
Selenium: µg; 17.4; 2.92
Chromium: µg; 9.93; 1.67
Iodine: µg; 88.5; 14.9

Choline: mg; 101; 17
Inositol: mg; 87.4; 14.7
Osmolality: mOsm/kg H20; -; 240

Important notice

Suitable for use as a sole source of nutrition for infants, and as a supplementary feed for children over one year of age and adults. Monogen is a Food for Special Medical Purposes for the dietary management of disorders requiring a low long chain triglyceride (LCT), high medium chain triglyceride intake such as: long chain fatty acid oxidation defects (long chain 3-dydroxyacyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency (LCHAD), chylothorax, and lymphangiectasia, and must be used under medical supervision.

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