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Medium chain triglycerides is a medical food derived from fatty acids and safflower oil, a polyunsaturated fat.

Medium chain triglycerides is for dietary use in people whose bodies cannot digest certain foods properly. This includes people who are gluten or lactose intolerant, or who have unintended weight loss or need increased calories for other medical reasons.

Medium chain triglycerides does not contain protein or carbohydrates.

Medium chain triglycerides may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to medium chain triglycerides.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to use this product if you have any type of severe liver problems such as:

• cirrhosis or other liver disease;
• high blood pressure inside the liver;
• brain or nervous system complications caused by severe liver damage; or
• if you have had a "portacaval shunt" placed in your body.

You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to medium chain triglycerides.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to use this product if you have any type of severe liver problems such as:

• cirrhosis or other liver disease;

• high blood pressure inside the liver;

• brain or nervous system complications caused by severe liver damage; or

• if you have had a "portacaval shunt" placed in your body.

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Medium chain triglycerides may be mixed with fruit juice, used on salad or vegetables, used in cooking or baking, or otherwise blended in with sauces or other foods.

Shake the liquid well just before each use of this product.

Store medium chain triglycerides at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Since this product is used when needed, you are not likely to be on a dosing schedule.

An overdose of medium chain triglycerides is not likely to cause life-threatening symptoms.

Other drugs may interact with medium chain triglycerides, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medicine you start or stop using.