MYCAPSSA Treats Acromegaly and Its Symptoms All Day, Every Day

MYCAPSSA Provides Flexible Dosing

Life can change day to day. So can your MYCAPSSA dosing schedule.

Does not need to be taken exactly 12 hours apart
Does not need to be taken at the same time every day

Once opened, MYCAPSSA wallets do not need to be refrigerated. They can be stored at room temperature for up to 30 days.*

^*Opened wallets may be stored at room temperature (68° to 77°F) for up to 1 month.

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Taking MYCAPSSA with food may decrease its effectiveness because it limits your body’s ability to absorb the medication.

Take MYCAPSSA Twice Daily

MYCAPSSA should be taken 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals
Establishing a habit can help you remember to take MYCAPSSA consistently

Here is an example:

Finding Your Optimal Dose of MYCAPSSA

Just like with many other medications, your dose of MYCAPSSA might need to be adjusted depending on your IGF-I level or acromegaly signs and symptoms.

Your doctor will monitor your IGF-I level regularly.

Keep track of symptoms and tell your care team how you feel. Use the MYCAPSSA Patient Handbook to track your symptoms.

Keep open lines of communication and don’t be afraid to speak up if you’re not feeling well.

If your hormone levels or symptoms are not well controlled, talk to your doctor to see if you may need to increase your dose of MYCAPSSA.

IGF-I, insulin-like growth factor 1.

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Important Safety Information

WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION I SHOULD KNOW?

MYCAPSSA can cause problems with the gallbladder. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any of these symptoms: sudden pain in your upper right stomach (abdomen) or right shoulder or between your shoulder blades; yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes; fever with chills; or nausea.

MYCAPSSA may affect your blood sugar, thyroid hormone, or vitamin B₁₂ levels. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any problems or conditions related to these. Your healthcare provider may monitor these levels during your treatment with MYCAPSSA.

Tell your healthcare provider if you have an irregular heartbeat.

MYCAPSSA may cause your body to have issues with absorbing dietary fats. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any new or worsening symptoms including fatty stools or stools with an oily appearance, changes in the color of your stools, loose stools, stomach (abdominal) bloating or weight loss.

Who should not use MYCAPSSA?

MYCAPSSA can cause a serious allergic reaction including anaphylactic shock. Stop taking MYCAPSSA right away and get emergency help if you have any of these symptoms: swelling of your tongue, throat, lips, eyes or face; trouble swallowing or breathing; severe itching of the skin with rash or raised bumps; feeling faint; chest pain; or rapid heartbeat.

Do not use MYCAPSSA if you are allergic to octreotide or any other ingredients in MYCAPSSA. If you need to know the ingredients, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist.

If you have certain other medical conditions, you should use MYCAPSSA with caution. Tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions, especially the following: pregnancy or breastfeeding; liver disease; kidney disease; or difficulty in emptying bladder completely.

Women taking an oral contraceptive should use an alternative non-hormonal method of contraception or a back-up method when taking MYCAPSSA. Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take. MYCAPSSA may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may affect how MYCAPSSA works.

What are the possible side effects of MYCAPSSA?

The most common side effects are headache, joint pain, nausea, weakness, diarrhea, and sweating a lot.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects to Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A. at 1-888-661-9260 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

Keep MYCAPSSA and all medicines out of the reach of children.

How should I take MYCAPSSA?

Do not take MYCAPSSA with food. MYCAPSSA should be taken with a glass of water on an empty stomach. Take MYCAPSSA at least 1 hour before a meal or at least 2 hours after a meal (for example, you could take your morning dose 1 hour before breakfast and your evening dose at bedtime).

Please see Full Prescribing Information, including Medication Guide, and talk to your doctor.

Indication

WHAT IS MYCAPSSA (octreotide) FOR?

MYCAPSSA is an oral prescription medicine used in the long-term maintenance treatment of acromegaly in people for whom initial treatment with octreotide or lanreotide has been effective and tolerated.

If these treatments are effective and your body is tolerating it, you may be eligible to take MYCAPSSA instead of the injections. Ask your doctor if this oral treatment is appropriate for you.