Dimforda
Dimforda is a medicine for multiple sclerosis (MS) that helps protect your brain and spinal cord from damage.
Form
enterokapseli, kova
Strength
120 mg
Active Ingredient
Dimethyl fumarate
Manufacturer
Bausch Health Ireland Limited
How to Use
Dosage
For the first 7 days, take 120 mg twice a day. After that, take 240 mg twice a day.
Method
Swallow the capsules whole with water. It's best to take them with food to lessen side effects. Do not split, crush, dissolve, suck, or chew them.
Important
The most you should take in one day is 480 mg.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Flushing (redness, warmth, burning, or itching on your face or body)
- •Diarrhea
- •Nausea
- •Stomach pain or cramps
- •Vomiting
- •Indigestion
- •Stomach inflammation (like gastritis)
- •Rash or red skin patches
- •Hair loss
- •Headache (more often in children and teens)
- •Sore throat (more often in children and teens)
- •Cough (more often in children and teens)
- •Painful periods (more often in children and teens)
RARE
- •Allergic reactions
- •Low platelet count (platelets help blood clot)
- •Shingles (blisters, burning, itching, or pain on the skin, often on one side of the body or face, possibly with fever or weakness)
- •Severe, watery runny nose
Important Warnings
- Do not take Dimforda if you are allergic to dimethyl fumarate or any of its ingredients.
- Do not take Dimforda if you have, or are suspected of having, a serious brain infection called PML. PML is very dangerous and can cause severe problems or death.
- Dimforda can affect your white blood cell count, kidneys, and liver. Your doctor will regularly check these with blood tests.
- Tell your doctor if you take other medicines that affect your immune system or kidneys, or if you have severe kidney, liver, or stomach problems, or a serious infection.
- Avoid strong alcoholic drinks (over 30% alcohol) for one hour after taking Dimforda, as it can cause stomach irritation.
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- Do not use Dimforda if you are pregnant, unless your doctor says it is absolutely needed.
- You should not get live vaccines while taking Dimforda, as this can increase your risk of infection.