Continuing with your daily activities

Showering, bathing or engaging in water activities

VYALEV® (foslevodopa/foscarbidopa) can be interrupted for brief periods of time, such as when taking a shower.

  • Make sure to change your infusion set (tubing and cannula) and rotate to a different infusion site if you interrupt the infusion for longer than 1 hour.
  • For interruptions longer than 3 hours, you may need to also self-administer a loading dose to quickly re-establish your symptom control.

For more information on how to disconnect and reconnect to your pump, refer to the Administration Guide.


Your pump cannot get wet, so make sure to disconnect it before you bathe, shower or engage in water activities. Do not submerge your pump in water.
 

  • If the pump gets wet, dry it off with a towel.
  • If you accidentally drop the pump and it is submerged, call your prescribing specialist.

For complete instructions on how to use and troubleshoot the VYAFUSER® Pump, please refer to the VYAFUSER® Pump Instructions for Use included in the box with your pump.


Using VYALEV on the go

The carrying accessory is used to carry the pump on your body when you are mobile.
It contains the following items:

Case* holds your pump

*It is not designed to keep the pump dry or protect the pump from water droplets in a shower, rain or from other liquid spills.

Strap has a comfort pad for wearing on your neck or across your body

Belts allow for customised fit across your waist

Removable flap helps to protect your pump buttons


You can wear your carrying accessory in different ways, including:

On your hip
 

Over your head
 

Across your body
 

Across your body and 
secured to your hip


Sleeping with VYALEV

Use the removable flap to protect your pump while sleeping.

  • Place the removable flap on your case to protect your pump buttons as you sleep or when you lie down.
  • To minimise the risk of strangulation, do not use the carrying accessory in a way such that the strap or belts could wrap around your neck.


Cleaning your carrying accessory

You can clean your carrying accessory as needed. To clean it thoroughly, remove the pump first before following these steps:

Step 1: Lightly dampen a soft cloth with clean water and mild detergent.

Step 2: Gently wipe the surface that requires cleaning.

Step 3: Allow your carrying accessory to dry completely before inserting your pump.

Use the VYALEV Treatment Companion Brochure to help you build a routine with your VYALEV treatment, from day to night.

If you have any questions about your condition or treatment, speak to your prescribing specialist. They are best placed to provide medical advice based on your situation.

AU-ABBV-230288. AC-004199-01. July 2025.