The long anticipated oral MS drug known as BG12 has been approved by
the FDA for use in relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis. The new drug
will be sold by Biogen Idec under the brand name Tecfidera (dimethyl fumarate).
Tec-fi-dera is an oral drug which is taken twice daily with or
without food. Take Tecfidera exactly as your doctor instructs you to
take it. Biogen states that the recommended starting dose is one 120mg
capsule taken by mouth 2 times a day for 7 days. The recommended dose
after 7 days is one 240 mg capsule taken by mouth 2 times a day.
Swallow Tecfidera whole, without crushing, crewing, or sprinkling
capsule contents on food.
What are the possible side effects of Tecfidera?
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Tecfidera (BG12), A New Oral Medication for Relapsing Forms of MS
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