Epitomee's Ingestible Capsule, Offers a Safe and Effective Prescription Solution for Adults with BMI of 25-40 looking for Alternative Drug Free Solutions for Their Weight Management Needs alongside diet and exercise. CAESAREA, Israel , Sept. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Epitomee Medical Ltd.
(TASE: EPIT), announced that the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has officially cleared the Epitomee® Capsule, a cutting-edge ingestible medical device designed to support weight management in adults with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 25–40 kg/m2 alongside diet and exercise. This novel, drug-free treatment provides a new option for millions of health-conscious individuals in the U.S.
The Epitomee® Capsule represents an innovative prescription option in weight management solutions, offering a drug-free alternative that differs from injectable treatments. With FDA clearance extending to adults with a BMI starting at 25, Epitomee® Capsule is accessible to a broader range of patients looking for tolerable and easy to use weight management solutions. The Epitomee® device is encased in a standard size, self-administered ingestible capsule.
Once the Epitomee® Capsule is swallowed, and reaches the stomach it absorbs water in the stomach and creates a three-dimensional matrix designed to occupy volume in the stomach creating a sensation of fullness, enabling weight loss. The Epitomee® Capsule mechanism of action is purely mechanical and does not involve any chemical activity. The.