Avoid live vaccines
Avoid live vaccines during treatment if contraindicated.
Leaflet JAXTERAN 240mg gastro-resistant capsules
- Product code:
- W70563001
- Quantity:
- 56
- Indicated for:
- multiple sclerosis
- Route of administration:
- oral
- Substance:
- dimethyl fumarate (immunomodulator)
- ATC
- L04AX07 — Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents | Immunosuppressants | Immunosuppressants | Other immunosuppressants
Precautions:
Immunosuppression / infection risk
This medicine may increase the risk of infections.
Breastfeeding warning
Use during breastfeeding only on medical advice.
Pregnancy warning
Use during pregnancy only on medical advice.
Dimethyl fumarate is a medication used for the treatment of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis. It works by reducing inflammation and protecting nerve cells from oxidative stress.
The medication is taken orally, usually twice daily, as directed by a doctor. It is important to follow the recommended dose to minimize the risk of adverse effects.
Side effects may include flushing, nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain, or a decrease in lymphocyte count. In rare cases, severe allergic reactions or progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy may occur.
Dimethyl fumarate is not recommended for patients with hypersensitivity to this medication or active severe infections.
The medication is taken orally, usually twice daily, as directed by a doctor. It is important to follow the recommended dose to minimize the risk of adverse effects.
Side effects may include flushing, nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain, or a decrease in lymphocyte count. In rare cases, severe allergic reactions or progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy may occur.
Dimethyl fumarate is not recommended for patients with hypersensitivity to this medication or active severe infections.
General data about JAXTERAN 240mg
- Substance:
- dimethyl fumarate
- Date of latest medicines list:
- 01-10-2024
- Product code:
- W70563001
- Concentration:
- 240mg
- Pharmaceutical form:
- gastro-resistant capsules
- Quantity:
- 56
- Product type:
- Generic medicine
- Prescription status:
- P-RF — Medicines dispensed with a medical prescription that is retained by the pharmacy and cannot be renewed.
Pharmaceutical forms available for dimethyl fumarate
Concentrations available for dimethyl fumarate
- 120mg
- 240mg
- 30mg