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Monogen is a low-fat children milk, that helps with nutrition and is used to treat gastrointestinal disorders, especially related to fat malabsorption, and is also suitable for adults.
Monogene milk ingredients
- Maltodextrin.
- Skimmed cow's milk.
- Refined vegetable oils.
- Whey protein (from cow milk).
- Calcium casinate (from cow milk).
- Glucose syrup.
- Minerals include calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, manganese, iodine, and selenium.
- L-carnitine.
- Choline chloride.
- Oil from Morterella Albina.
- Inositol.
- Nicotinamide.
- Riboflavin.
- Cholecalciferol (vitamin D).
- Vitamins include vitamins A, K, C, B12, and folic acid.
Indications of Monogen Milk
Children's Monogen milk is used as an independent source of nutrition for infants less than 1 year, or a nutritional supplement for children and adults, helping to treat the following conditions:
- Type I hyperlipoproteinemia.
- Long-chain fatty acid oxidation defects (may affect the production of energy needed by the body).
- Intestinal telangectasia.
- Chylothorax (accumulation of lymphatic fluid in the chest cavity) and chylous ascites (accumulation of lymphatic fluid in the abdomen).
- Intractable malabsorption with steatorrhea.
- Cystic fibrosis.
- Short bowel syndrome.
- Fat malabsorption due to liver disease.
- Gastrointestinal disorders.
Benefits of monogen milk
Monogen milk contains an appropriate amount of whey protein estimated at 4.9 g/100 g, is free of fiber, and contains medium-chain and long-chain fatty acids, which are a suitable source of energy.
Dosage and method of use of Monogen milk
The dose of nutricia monogen varies, depending on age, body weight, and the patient's state of health, and the appropriate dose must be estimated by the doctor.
In general, each scoop (5.6 g) of powder needs 30 ml of water to reach the desired concentration, when preparing for every 100 ml, this includes 90 ml of water at 40 ° C (preferably) with 3 level scoops.
Instructions for the use of Monogen milk
- Wash hands thoroughly and clean or sanitize bottles.
- Heating the water until it feels warm, then pour the required amount into a sterile bottle.
- Fill the scoop with the amount of powder required and level it with a clean dry knife.
- Add the required amount of milk powder scoops to the water.
- Shake the bottle until the powder has completely dissolved.
- Make sure the composition is at its correct temperature, by placing a few drops on the wrist.
- Shake the bottle or stir just before use.
- The formula heating should not last more than 15 minutes before feeding, should not be boiled, and should not be used in a microwave oven.
- The remainder of the formula in the bottle should be disposed of within an hour of feeding.
- The formula should not be reheated during feeding.
Preparation of monogen milk for older children
- Measure the required amount of monogen milk using the scoop.
- Add the small amount of water required.
- Stir using a fork until a paste is formed.
- Continue to stir while adding the rest of the required amount of water.
- Once reconstituted, store in the refrigerator and use within two hours.
Precautions of Monogen 400g
- It is used only under the supervision of a doctor.
- Milk is not recommended to be flavored for children less than 6 months.
- It is contraindicated in case of allergy to cow's milk.
- It's not used for intravenous injection.
- Suitable for children under one year as an independent source of nutrition.
- Suitable for use as a dietary supplement for children older than one year.
Validity and Storage
The validity of monogen milk is 15 months from the date of production, it is kept in a cool and dry place, and once the package is opened, it should be consumed within a month.
Where is monogen milk sold?
Monogen milk is sold in the Aljawaher Almotamyza pharmacies, order it now and it will reach you wherever you are.
Sources
https://www.nutricia.co.uk/hcp/pim-products/monogen.html
https://www.nutricia.co.za/upload/product%20pdfs/Monogen%20Fact%20Sheet%20SA%20-%20FC(1).pdf
