Generic name:odevixibat [ OH-de-VIX-i-bat ]
Drug class:Miscellaneous GI agents
What is Bylvay?
Bylvay is used to treat itching caused by progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis (a genetic disorder) that causes progressive liver disease in children at least 3 months old.
Bylvay may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Follow all directions on the label and package. Use exactly as directed.
Before taking this medicine
You should not give Bylvay to a child who is on a liquid diet.
Tell your child's doctor if the child has ever had cirrhosis.
How should I use Bylvay?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your child's dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Give Bylvay with each morning meal.
Bylvay oral pellets come in a capsule that must be opened. Empty the pellets into a small amount of soft food such as applesauce, chocolate or rice pudding, oatmeal, or pureed bananas or carrots. Stir and give the mixture to your child right away, then give the child a glass of water. Throw away the empty capsule.
Your child should swallow the capsule whole. Do not crush, chew, or break the capsule. If your child cannot swallow a capsule whole, open the capsule and mix the medicine with soft food as directed above for the oral pellets.
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