Tecfidera 240 mg Capsule 14's

Tecfidera 240 mg Capsule is used to treat people with clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting forms, and secondary progressive types of multiple sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis is a condition in which the immune system attacks the protective covering of the nerves (myelin) and causes disrupted communication between the brain and body.

Tecfidera 240 mg Capsule contains Dimethyl fumarate that stops the body's defence system from damaging the brain and spinal cord. Thus, it delays the worsening of multiple sclerosis. It also reduces inflammation and avoids nerve damage, thus helping treat the symptoms of multiple sclerosis.

Take Tecfidera 240 mg Capsule as prescribed. Tecfidera 240 mg Capsule may cause certain common side effects, including flushing, redness, itching, rash, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach pain, and indigestion. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if these side effects persist or worsen.

If you are allergic or sensitive to any of the components of Tecfidera 240 mg Capsule , you should notify your doctor. Inform your doctor before taking Tecfidera 240 mg Capsule if you have a history of a lowered immune response, severe active infection, low white blood cell counts, and liver disorders. Avoid taking Tecfidera 240 mg Capsule if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Tecfidera 240 mg Capsule belongs to the group of medications called neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory agents, generally used to treat people with various forms of multiple sclerosis (MS). Tecfidera 240 mg Capsule contains Dimethyl fumarate as an active ingredient. It works by reducing inflammation and avoiding nerve damage; thus, it effectively alleviates the symptoms of multiple sclerosis.

• Flushing

• Redness

• Itching

• Rash

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Diarrhoea

• Stomach Pain

• Indigestion

To treat your condition effectually, continue using Tecfidera 240 mg Capsule for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. It is advisable to inform the doctor if you are allergic or sensitive to its components. Inform your doctor before taking Tecfidera 240 mg Capsule if you have a history of the lowered immune response, severe active infection, low white blood cell counts, and liver disorders. Avoid taking Tecfidera 240 mg Capsule if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. You must use effective contraception during treatment and for two months after stopping treatment. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and all the medicines you are taking, including vaccinations to avoid drug interactions and side effects.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Tecfidera 240 mg Capsule may interact with a similar class of medicines used to treat multiple sclerosis (e.g. diroximel fumarate, fingolimod), medicines used to treat arthritis (e.g. adalimumab, baricitinib, certolizumab, etanercept, golimumab), anticancer medications (e.g. cladribine), medicines used to treat sleeping sickness (e.g. fexinidazole), and vaccinations (e.g. BCG vaccine, influenza virus vaccine, measles virus vaccine).

Drug-Food Interactions: Consuming alcohol along with Tecfidera 240 mg Capsule is not advisable.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor before taking Tecfidera 240 mg Capsule if you have had a severe active infection or active chronic infection, lowered immune response, liver disease, lymphocytopenia or low WBC count.

• DIROXIMEL FUMARATE
• FINGOLIMOD
• ADALIMUMAB
• BARICITINIB
• CERTOLIZUMAB
• ETANERCEPT
• GOLIMUMAB
• CLADRIBINE
• FEXINIDAZOLE
• BCG VACCINE
• INFLUENZA (LIVE ATTENUATED)
• MEASLES (LIVE ATTENUATED)

• Follow a well-balanced diet.

• Exercising regularly helps in improving overall health. 

• Meditation, music and yoga have also proven very effective in helping mental health.

• Rest well, get plenty of sleep.

• Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.

• Avoid processed and fried food. 

• Include leafy vegetables, poultry, seafood, beans, nuts, seeds, meat and fortified food in your diet.

• Do not stop taking Tecfidera 240 mg Capsule or adjust your dose without doctor notice.

• Your doctor may advise complete blood count tests regularly.

• Your doctor may also prescribe blood tests to check your liver function before, during, and after therapy.

Multiple sclerosis: Multiple sclerosis is a condition that affects the brain and spinal cord, resulting in symptoms such as problems with sensation, balance, vision, pain, impaired coordination, and fatigue. The immune system attacks the protective covering of the nerves (myelin) and causes disrupted communication between the brain and body due to nerve damage.