Monogen Monogen is a nutritionally complete, low fat, powdered feed containing whey protein, carbohydrate, fat (low in long chain triglycerides (LCTs) & high in medium chain triglycerides (MCTs)), vitamins, minerals & trace elements. Monogen was specifically designed to keep the level of LCT to a minimum whilst meeting the basic requirements of essential fatty acids & contains 1% of calories as linoleic acid which is regarded as adequate for infants, children & adults. Monogen is designed for use in infants as a sole source of nutrition or as a supplementary feed for children for the dietary management of the following conditions: Hyperlipoproteinaemia type 1 Long chain fatty acid oxidation defects (LCHADs) Intestinal lymphangectasia Chylothorax (some patients may require lower fat) Intractable malabsorption with steatorrhoea