How Do I Take Tecfidera

TECFIDERA is taken as one pill twice a day. … The recommended starting dose is one 120 mg pill 2 times a day for 7 days. … It can be taken with or without food.Swallow TECFIDERA whole. … Protect TECFIDERA from light.

What times should I take Tecfidera?

Take one capsule twice a day. Taking it at the same time each day (e.g. at morning during breakfast and at night during dinner) will help you remember when to take it. TECFIDERA can be taken with or without food.

Can you take Tecfidera once a day?

One drug (Tecfidera) is short-acting, so it needs to be taken twice a day. Some (e.g. Copaxone, Aubagio, Gilenya) should be taken once a day. Interferons (Rebif, Betaseron, Avonex) need to be taken one or more times a week.