About triheptanoin
Odd-chain triglyceride medical food
Used for
- Provides calories and fatty acids for long-term treatment of molecularly confirmed long-chain fatty acid oxidation disorders.
- May reduce metabolic crises and improve heart or muscle energy use.
Usual adult dose
Usually 20%–35% of daily calories, divided into at least four doses with food or drink; clinician adjusts gradually.
Usual dose in children
Usually 20%–35% of daily calories, divided into at least four doses with food or drink; clinician adjusts gradually.
Common side effects
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain or discomfort
- Vomiting
- Nausea
Important warnings
- Use under specialist supervision with a metabolic diet plan.
- Can cause stomach problems; increase the dose gradually as directed.
- May affect blood sugar and blood fats; monitoring may be needed.
- Not a substitute for emergency treatment of metabolic crises.
Pregnancy
Use only when the expected benefit outweighs potential risk; pregnancy data are limited.
Breastfeeding
Information is limited; discuss use with a healthcare professional.
Interactions
- May alter absorption of fat-soluble vitamins; monitoring and supplementation may be needed.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.