How should I take triheptanoin?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
If you are taking another medium chain triglyceride product, stop taking it before you start taking triheptanoin.
Triheptanoin is usually taken at least 4 times per day with meals or snacks. Follow your doctor's dosing instructions very carefully.
Triheptanoin should always be mixed well with liquid or soft food. Do not take the medicine alone or it may upset your stomach. Examples of what to mix this medicine with include:
- fat-free yogurt (plain or flavored);
- fat-free pudding or smoothies;
- low-sugar applesauce;
- fat-free cottage cheese;
- skim (fat-free) milk;
- fat-free baby food; or
- whole grain hot cereal.
Read and carefully follow all instructions about mixing triheptanoin with liquid or soft foods, or how to mix and give the medicine through a feeding tube. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you do not understand these instructions.
Always mix the medicine in a clean container.
Do not mix or store triheptanoin in any syringe, container or cup made of polystyrene plastic or polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Do not give this medicine through a feeding tube made of PVC.
You may have problems with your feeding tube the longer you keep using triheptanoin. Check your feeding tube frequently to make sure it is working properly.
You may need to follow a special diet while using triheptanoin. Follow all instructions of your doctor or dietitian. Learn about the foods to eat or avoid to help control your condition. You may also need to track the number of calories you consume each day while taking triheptanoin.
Store triheptanoin in the original container at room temperature, away from moisture and heat. Do not freeze.
Store mixed medicine in the refrigerator and use it within 24 hours.
Throw away any unused triheptanoin 90 days after you first opened the bottle or on the expiration date (whichever comes first).