Dimethyl fumarate
Information about Dimethyl fumarate
Dimethyl fumarate Uses
Dimethyl fumarate is used in the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS).
How Dimethyl fumarate works
Dimethyl fumarate is an Nrf2 activator. It works by suppressing inflammation and immune response that cause nerve damage in multiple sclerosis.
Common side effects of Dimethyl fumarate
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Nausea, Diarrhea, Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages), Urinary tract infection, Upper respiratory tract infection, Abdominal pain, Protein in urine, Vomiting, Itching, Rash, Hot flashes, Increased alanine aminotransferase, Gastroenteritis, Dyspepsia, Erythema (skin redness), Microalbuminuria, Dryness in mouth, Hypersensitivity, Weight loss, Allergic dermatitis, Otitis media (infection of ear), Lymphocytopenia
Available Medicine for Dimethyl fumarate
TecifideraBiomed Pharmaceuticals
₹1731 variant(s)
DmfshilShilpa Medicare Ltd
₹400 to ₹7562 variant(s)
DemfoDr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
₹13002 variant(s)
SclerogemCipla Ltd
₹474 to ₹8942 variant(s)
SclerifumaSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹356 to ₹6622 variant(s)
MSMSN Laboratories
₹385 to ₹9152 variant(s)
TecfideraBiogen Idec Biotech India Pvt Ltd
₹225002 variant(s)
DyfiraIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹850 to ₹54782 variant(s)
Expert advice for Dimethyl fumarate
- Dimethyl fumarate helps treat multiple sclerosis.
- Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
- Do not chew, crush or break the tablets as they have a special coating to help prevent irritation of your stomach.
- Do not consume alcohol while taking this medicine as it may worsen the side effects.
- Your doctor may get regular blood and urine tests done to monitor your blood cells, kidney and liver function during treatment with this medicine.
- Inform your doctor immediately if you notice any signs of infection such as fever, sore throat, rash or severe diarrhea.
- Do not take Dimethyl fumarate if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Use a reliable contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy.