Dimethyl Fumarate (Tecfidera) is a prescription medication used to treat relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS), with its main active ingredient being dimethyl fumarate. As a specialized therapeutic drug, its purchase and use must strictly comply with medical regulations and precautions.
How to Purchase Dimethyl Fumarate (Tecfidera)
Overseas Purchase
Patients may choose to consult and purchase the drug at hospital pharmacies or licensed drugstores in countries or regions where dimethyl fumarate has been launched.
Since drug prices may be affected by factors such as regional differences and exchange rate fluctuations, patients need to make a budget and plan in advance before purchasing.
Purchase Through Medical Service Institutions
Patients can consult domestic overseas medical service institutions that cooperate with international pharmacies or pharmaceutical companies.
These institutions usually provide legal import channels and can offer professional consultation and guidance.
Precautions for Purchasing Dimethyl Fumarate (Tecfidera)
Prescription and Medical Supervision
Dimethyl fumarate must be used strictly under the guidance of a doctor.
The patient must be diagnosed with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (including clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive disease).
The patient must be 18 years of age or older.
The patient must have completed necessary baseline tests, including a complete blood count (with lymphocyte count) and liver function tests.
Storage Conditions
Dimethyl fumarate should be stored at 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F), protected from light, and kept in its original packaging container.
The medicine bottle contains a desiccant; do not remove or ingest the desiccant.
Methods to Identify Authenticity of Dimethyl Fumarate (Tecfidera)
Packaging Features
The 30-day starter pack includes: a 7-day bottle with 14 capsules of 120mg and a 23-day bottle with 46 capsules of 240mg.
Separately purchased 120mg capsules come in a 7-day bottle with 14 capsules.
Separately purchased 240mg capsules come in a 30-day bottle with 60 capsules.
The outer packaging box displays manufacturer information for Biogen Inc.
Medication Appearance
The 120mg capsules have a green cap and a white body, printed with the black text "BG-12 120mg".
The 240mg capsules have a green cap and a green body, printed with the black text "BG-12 240mg".
The printing on the capsule surface is clear, with no blurriness or double images.
The capsules are intact and undamaged, with no leakage of contents.
Anti-Counterfeiting Verification
Check whether the drug batch number and expiration date are clearly identifiable.
When using the drug for the first time after purchase, observe its characteristics (authentic products should dissolve slowly in water, with no abnormal precipitation or odor).
Warning Against Counterfeit Risks
The price is significantly lower than the average market price.
The packaging printing is blurry or the colors are incorrect.
The drug is purchased directly from non-medical institutions without a formal prescription.
The appearance and odor of the drug do not match the description.
The seller cannot provide complete drug traceability information.
