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One pill, twice daily
Starting Dose
120 mg twice daily
(Days 1-7)
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120 mg
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120 mg
Maintenance Dose
240 mg twice daily
(After Day 7)
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240 mg
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240 mg
For individuals who cannot tolerate the maintenance dose, a temporary dosage reduction to 120 mg twice a day may be considered
Within 4 weeks, the recommended dosage of 240 mg twice a day should be resumed
Discontinuation of TECFIDERA should be considered for patients unable to tolerate the maintenance dose
Administration instructions
TECFIDERA should be swallowed whole and intact
TECFIDERA should not be crushed or chewed, and the capsule should not be sprinkled on food
TECFIDERA may be taken with or without food
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