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Monogen is a milk protein-based powder, low in fat, and high in medium chain triglycerides (MCT) and is a medical food for individuals over 1 year of age. Indications: "¢ Long chain fatty acid oxidation disorders "¢ Hyperlipoproteinemia type 1 "¢ Chylothorax "¢ Intestinal lymphangiectasia "¢ Intractable malabsorption with steatorrhoe "¢ Post-operative feeding in short gut syndrome "¢ Other lipid and lymphatic disorders where a low fat, high MCT diet is indicated Main Features: "¢ 25% of calories from fat "¢ 90% of fat as MCT "¢ Excellent ratio of essential fatty acids (n6:n3 ratio of 4.6:1) "¢ Contains complete profile of vitamins and minerals including trace elements "¢ Osmolality (mOsm/kg): Dilution 22 kcal/fl oz: 250 mOsm/kg 30 kcal/fl oz: 370 mOsm/kg |