Sunday, 27 January 2019

Teriflunomide to treat Relapsing forms of Multiple Sclerosis

Teriflunomide is a prescription medication in the form of tablet used to treat relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS) in adults. Teriflunomide belongs to a class of drugs called immunomodulatory drugs.

The exact way how it works is still not known, but involves in a reducing in the number of certain immune cells. Teriflunomide comes in tablet form in two strength 14 mg and 7 mg. The most desired dosage is 14 mg and taken once a day.


Teriflunomide tablet can be taken with or without food.

Common side effects of Teriflunomide tablets may include hair thinning, diarrhea, flu, nausea and a burning or prickling feeling on the skin.

It is seen that these side effects does not matter after some time. For hair thinning a small dose of Biotin 5 mg can be taken.

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