Generic name:dimethyl fumarate [ dye-METH-il-FUE-mar-ate ]
Drug class:Selective immunosuppressants
What is Tecfidera?
Tecfidera is a prescription medicine used to treat relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis in adults (including clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive disease).
Tecfidera is available as hard gelatin delayed-release capsules in two strengths containing either 120 mg or 240 mg of dimethyl fumarate.
It is not known if Tecfidera is safe and effective in children under 18 years of age.
Warnings
Before taking and while you take Tecfidera, tell your doctor if you have or have had a low white blood cell counts or an infection.
Tecfidera may cause a serious viral infection of the brain that can lead to disability or death. Call your doctor right away if you have any change in your mental state, decreased vision, weakness on one side of your body, or problems with speech or walking. These symptoms may start gradually and get worse quickly.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Tecfidera if you have had a severe allergic reaction to dimethyl fumarate or diroximel fumarate (Vumerity).
To make sure Tecfidera is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:
an active infection; or
low white blood cell (WBC) counts.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
If you are pregnant, your name may be listed on a pregnancy registry to track the effects of dimethyl fumarate on the baby.
Tecfidera is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
How should I take Tecfidera?
Take Tecfidera exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label ...
