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Tecfidera, 120 Mg - 14 Capsules
Product Name
- Tecfidera, 120 Mg - 14 Capsules
Scientific Name
- Dimethyl Fumarate 120 Mg Capsules
Category Of Tecfidera 120 Mg Capsules
- Autoimmune Diseases Drugs
Mechanism Of Action Of Dimethyl Fumarate
- It acts by stopping the body’s defense system from damaging your brain and spinal cord.
- Thus, it helps to delay future worsening of your MS.
Therapeutic Indications Of Tecfidera 120 Mg Capsules
- It is used to treat relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS) in patients aged 13 years and older.
Method Of Administration Of Tecfidera 120 Mg Capsules
- Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.
- Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
- Doses may change from patient to patient based on your age, your medical condition, and whether or not you are taking other medicines.
- Starting dose: 120 mg twice a day.
- Regular dose: 240 mg twice a day.
- Doses may be changed in special conditions so always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions.
- If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital straight away.
- If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it unless it is nearly time for your next dose.
- Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the forgotten dose.
Undesirable Side Effects Of Tecfidera 120 Mg Capsules
- Although the following side effects are not common in everyone, some patients may complain from:
- May lower lymphocyte counts
- Reddening of the face or body feeling warm, hot, burning or itchy (flushing)
- Loose stools (diarrhoea)
- Feeling sick (nausea)
- Stomach pain or stomach cramps
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Precautions While Taking Tecfidera 120 Mg Capsules
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
- Your doctor will discuss the possible risks and benefits of using this medicine during pregnancy and breast-feeding
Non-Pharmacological Treatments & Advice To Strengthen Your Immunity
- We must acknowledge that the body’s immune system develops and strengthens as a result of care throughout different stages of life, which begins as early as the fetal stage. There are ways to boost immunity:
- Proper nutrition: eat well-balanced meals
- Consume immune-boosting foods such as antioxidants and probiotics. Also, some supplements like Sambune Capsules & C-Ronz 1000, Vitamin C With Zinc will be helpful
- Stay physically active
- Get adequate sleep
- Avoid/ minimize stress
- Avoid smoking
- Stay up-to-date with vaccines
- Follow all personal hygiene and infection prevention protocols including frequent hand washing, practice physical distancing, follow all hygiene procedures for cooking, and disinfect your home (particularly common surfaces) regularly.
- Monitor your body temperature by a thermometer, for example Microlife Ear Thermometer or Beurer Thermometer
Warnings & Special Precautions while Taking Tecfidera 120 Mg Capsules
- Talk to your doctor before taking this medication if you have:
- A severe kidney disease
- A severe liver disease
- A disease of the stomach or bowel
- A serious infection (such as pneumonia)
- Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medications including over-the-counter non-prescription medicines, prescription medicines, herbal supplements, vitamins, and supplements.
Storage Conditions Of Tecfidera 120 Mg Capsules
- Store below 25°c
- Don’t refrigerate the container
- Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
- Store in the original package to protect from moisture.
- Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the box/blisters/label. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.
For More Information About Dimethyl Fumarate
- Ask your physician or pharmacist
- Visit SFDA website
- Visit Medscape at Information About Dimethyl Fumarate
- Visit Drugs.com at Information About Dimethyl Fumarate
- Visit DrugBank at Information About Dimethyl Fumarate
Size | 14Capsules |
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Brand | Tecfidera |
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