What is mytesi?

What is Mytesi (and what is it used for)?

Mytesi is the brand name for crofelemer, a medicine used to help relieve symptoms of noninfectious diarrhea, specifically diarrhea caused by opioid use (opioid-induced diarrhea) in adults. [1]

How does Mytesi work?

Crofelemer acts in the gut to reduce diarrhea symptoms by affecting how fluids are handled in the intestinal tract. [1]

How is Mytesi taken?

Mytesi is taken by mouth (oral use). [1]

Who makes Mytesi?

Mytesi (crofelemer) is associated with SLI Pharma. [1]

What should patients know before using it?

If you’re considering Mytesi, it’s important to discuss it with a clinician, especially if you have other medical conditions or take other medicines, because diarrhea treatments are chosen based on the cause (for example, opioid-related vs. infectious or other causes). [1]

Sources:
[1] https://www.drugs.com/mytesi.html