Dimethyl Fumerate
(Skilarence®, Tecfidera®, No)
Available as tablets or capsules.
Gastro-Resistant Tablets, Gastro-Resistant Capsules
Available as soluble tablets?
No
Available as a liquid?
No
Available as something for placing under your tongue?
No
Available as something for placing on your gum?
No
Available as granules?
No
Available as a patch for putting on your skin?
No
Available as an injection?
No
Available as nasal/oral spray?
No
Safe or appropriate to crush
No - swallow whole, do not chew, crush, dissolve or divide. Contents cause irritation in the gut.
Additional information for Healthcare Professionals+
Generic name
No
Usual formulation brand names
Skilarence®, Tecfidera®
Is tablet/capsule specially coated?
Yes
Modified release
No
Film coated
No
Enteric coated
Yes
Sugar coated
No
Soluble tablet strength
-
Sublingual/buccal formulation strength
No
Granule strength
-
Transdermal patch strength
-
Injection strength
-
Nasal/oral spray Strength
-
Available as a licensed liquid or special?
No
Are specials or imports available?
No
Liquid strengths
N/A
Is the liquid medicine sugar free?
N/A
Licensed for administration via enteral tube
No
Advice on administration via enteral tube
No information available
Notes
Gastro-resistant tablets and capsules are designed to prevent gastric irritation