Please refer to the Instructions for Use (IFU) for complete information. The response below does not include all relevant details.

1. Before taking the Epitomee^® capsule, check that the capsule is not broken, crushed, or damaged (throw away any damaged capsules).
2. Epitomee is a prescription medical device. Before taking the Epitomee^® capsule, consult your healthcare provider if you have any medical conditions or contraindications that may affect its use.
3. Take one capsule twice a day, 30 minutes before lunch and dinner. Each capsule should be swallowed with two full glasses of water (about 8 fl oz / 250 ml each).

Epitomee^® is indicated to aid in weight management in overweight and obese adults with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 25 - 40 kg/m², when used in conjunction with diet and exercise. It can be suitable for individuals with or without comorbidities, including those who are ineligible for or do not want other weight loss medications, such as injections, subject to the judgment of a healthcare provider and in accordance with the instructions for use. Donna H. Ryan MD, Professor Emerita at Pennington Biomedical Research Center, mentioned that Epitomee^® is a good fit for many patient types who seek to lose weight, and that it offers a significant advantage for individuals at a BMI of 25 to 30 who have no co-morbidities, a category where most anti-obesity medications are still not approved. Professor Jamy Ard also stated that Epitomee is a safe and effective, non-pharmacological option for weight management, with broad application in patients who are overweight or obese, and that it can be used for a wide variety of patients, even those who might not tolerate other medications or have contraindications for those medications.

You must not use Epitomee^® in the following situations:

• If you are pregnant.
• If you have had an allergic reaction to one or more of the capsule components. The components listed include cross-linked polyacrylic acid sodium salt, hydroxy propyl methyl cellulose (HPMC), cellulose acetatephthalate, hydroxypropyl cellulose, chitosan (vegan), diethyl Phthalate, polyvinyl alcohol polyethylene copolymer (Kollicoat), triethyl citrate, cellulose acetate, and acetyl tributyl citrate.
• Do not consume Epitomee^® if the blister or package are damaged.
• Do not take a capsule that is broken, crushed, or damaged. Discard this capsule.

Check with your health care providers if you can use Epitomee^® if you have the following medical history:

• If you have a medical condition that makes it hard to swallow, you may have trouble swallowing Epitomee^®.
• Consult with your physician if you are taking drugs that cause ileus (such as opioids and tricyclic antidepressants).
• Use Epitomee® with caution if you have active gastrointestinal conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), ulcers or heartburn.
• Avoid using Epitomee^® if you:
  
  • have problems with your esophagus, including webs and/or rings.
  • have a diverticula.
  • are likely to have strictures (a narrowing of the intestine such as patients with Crohn’s disease may have).
  • have had gastrointestinal surgery with complications (for example obstruction and/or adhesive peritonitis or known abdominal adhesions).

Epitomee^® is a swallowable capsule that helps you manage your weight. It is classified as a medical device, not a drug. Once swallowed with water, the capsule disintegrates in the stomach and releases compartments that absorb water and swell to form a three-dimensional triangular structure. This structure occupies volume in the stomach, which creates a sensation of fullness earlier and helps you eat less food throughout the day. The device works mechanically only and is drug-free.

Please refer to the Instructions for Use (IFU) for complete information. The response below does not include all relevant details.

If you missed a pre-meal dose, take Epitomee^® during that meal, making sure to follow the directions for use and swallow one capsule with two glasses of water.