Complete dosing information for DIROXIMEL FUMARATE
Medical guidance required: Dosing information here is for educational purposes. Your healthcare provider will determine the appropriate dose based on your specific condition, kidney function, other medications, and medical history. Never adjust your dose without consulting your doctor or pharmacist.
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Blood tests are required prior to initiation of VUMERITY ( 2.1 ) Starting dose: 231 mg twice a day, orally, for 7 days ( 2.2 ) Maintenance dose after 7 days: 462 mg (administered as two 231 mg capsules) twice a day, orally ( 2.2 ) Swallow VUMERITY capsules whole and intact. Do not crush, chew, or sprinkle capsule contents on food ( 2.3 ) Avoid administration of VUMERITY with a high-fat, high-calorie meal/snack ( 2.3 ) Avoid co-administration of VUMERITY with alcohol ( 2.3 ) 2.1 Blood Tests Prior to Initiation of VUMERITY Obtain the following prior to treatment with VUMERITY: A complete blood cell count (CBC), including lymphocyte count [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] . Serum aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase, and total bilirubin levels [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )] . 2.2 Dosing Information The starting dosage for VUMERITY is 231 mg twice a day orally. After 7 days, the dosage should be increased to the maintenance dosage of 462 mg (admin