Sephience
Sepiapterin
What is Sephience used for?
This medication is used along with diet changes for long-term treatment of a certain inherited disorder (phenylketonuria-PKU). It helps remove a certain chemical (phenylalanine) from the body. Too much phenylalanine in the body can cause brain damage.
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Sephience Frequently Asked Questions
Read the Patient Information Leaflet and Instructions for Use if available from your pharmacist before you start taking sepiapterin and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Take this medication by mouth with food as directed by your doctor, usually once daily. After taking this medication, eat some more food.
Mix the contents of the packet with water or apple juice as directed. Certain doses may also be mixed in strawberry jam or applesauce. Ask your doctor or pharmacist how to mix and prepare your dose. Mix well and carefully measure the dose using a special measuring device/spoon. Do not use a household spoon because you may not get the correct dose. After mixing, the medication should be taken within 6 hours if stored at room temperature or within 24 hours if stored in the refrigerator. Discard any unused medication after 6 hours at room temperature or 24 hours in the refrigerator.
The dosage is based on your medical condition, response to treatment, age, weight, and lab tests.
To reduce your risk of side effects, your doctor may direct you to start this medication at a low dose and gradually increase your dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully.
Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time each day.
Do not increase your dose or use this drug more often or for longer than prescribed. Your condition will not improve any faster, and your risk of side effects will increase.
Tell your doctor if you do not get better or if you get worse.
IMPORTANT: HOW TO USE THIS INFORMATION: This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This information does not assure that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this product and your specific health needs.