My Story

Convenient to use

When Ethan’s parents, Carrie and Mike, heard that NITYR was bioequivalent¹ to Ethan’s current medication, Orfadin, but had some advantages that may be more convenient to them, they wanted to know more.

When we signed up for the 30-Day Free NITYR Program**, it was really quick and easy,” says Carrie. “It would make transportation and travel easier for our family and, hopefully, it was something that our son would be excited about – and he was.

What I like about NITYR is it’s a really small² tablet,” says Carrie. “It comes in the size of baby aspirin, and it can be taken with or without food any time of day. It doesn’t need to be refrigerated.

Ethan’s dietician encouraged the family to look into NITYR, as she felt he was ready to swallow a tablet. The small size of the NITYR Tablet would be perfect for this.

Swallowing whole tablets

Ethan was soon able to swallow the small NITYR tablets without any trouble at all. Like Carrie and Mike, parents of young children should always consult a healthcare provider before getting their child to attempt to swallow a tablet.

My son was really excited to be able to swallow the medication,” says Carrie. “He shows everyone that comes over how big he is, when he gets to take his medication with water. He asks for a crowd! He’s really proud of himself. He feels like a big boy, really independent.

Carrie and Mike have a message for other families who are considering moving to NITYR.

For a family that’s unsure about switching to NITYR, I think I simply would say just give it a try,” says Mike. “I think it’s important for caregivers to be open to innovation, because we are such a small community that we don’t always get the attention as some other conditions." Carrie adds: “I would tell a new family not to be afraid and to give it a try. It was a really positive experience for my son.

*Orfadin is a registered trademark licensed by Sobi, Inc. or its affiliates. **Free NITYR Program: Patients can try NITYR for 30 days, one time, for free, as long as their doctor prescribes it. Subject to terms and conditions, eligibility criteria, and other federal and state law. Terms and Conditions and eligibility criteria are available at www.nityr.us/offertcs.
References: 1. Data on file: NIT/02/20 2. Data on file: NIT/03/18.