What is DOJOLVI used for?
DOJOLVI is used as a source of calories and fatty acids to treat adults and children with long-chain fatty acid oxidation disorders (LC-FAOD).
To help avoid side effects and ensure proper use, talk to your healthcare professional before you take DOJOLVI. Talk about any health conditions or problems you may have, including if:
- You have feeding tube problems. Feeding tubes can break down over time. It is possible that using DOJOLVI with a feeding tube might also contribute to its breakdown. Check the feeding tube regularly to ensure it is not damaged and is working properly
- You have pancreatic insufficiency. This is a condition where the pancreas does not make enough enzymes to help digest food properly
- You or your partner are pregnant or planning to get pregnant
- You are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed
Visits with your healthcare professional: You should have regular visits with this healthcare professional so they can:
- Determine how DOJOLVI is working for you
- Make adjustments to your dose
- Talk to you about your diet
Tell your healthcare professional about all the medicines you take, including any drugs, vitamins, minerals, natural supplements or alternative medicines.
The following may interact with DOJOLVI:
- Medicines called pancreatic lipase inhibitors, which act on enzymes in the gastrointestinal tract. An example is the medicine orlistat
- A medicine used to treat seizures, bipolar disorder or migraines called valproic acid
What are possible side effects from using DOJOLVI?
- Abdominal pain
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
These are not all the possible side effects you may feel when taking DOJOLVI. If you experience any side effects not listed here, contact your healthcare professional.
If you want more information about DOJOLVI:
- Talk to your healthcare professional
- Find the full Product Monograph that is prepared for healthcare professionals and includes the Patient Medication Information by visiting the Health Canada website (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada.html), the manufacturer’s website (https://www.ultragenyx.com/canada/medicines/dojolvi-product-monograph-CANADA/) or by calling 1-833-388-5872.
