Scleteri

Scleteri 7mg Tablet is used to treat multiple sclerosis (MS), a condition where the nerves do not work properly. It belongs to a group of medicines called immunomodulatory agents (drugs that regulate the immune system). It may help by reducing inflammation and slowing down immune cells that can damage nerves.

Individuals should not take Scleteri 7mg Tablet if they are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. It should also be avoided during breastfeeding. People with severe liver disease, serious infections, or immune system issues should not use it. It is also not suitable for those with low levels of blood cells (such as white blood cells or platelets). Anyone allergic to teriflunomide or any of Scleteri 7mg Tablet's ingredients should avoid it. Those with very low levels of proteins in the blood (hypoproteinaemia) should not take this medication.

Scleteri 7mg Tablet is effective as it reduced relapses by 31 per cent in people with multiple sclerosis. This means that, on average, patients in the trial who received Scleteri 7mg Tablet had 31% fewer flare-ups or symptom returns compared to those who received a placebo (a treatment with no active drug).

During Scleteri 7mg Tablet treatment, contact a doctor immediately if serious side effects occur. These may include yellowing of the skin or eyes (a sign of liver problems), skin rashes or blisters (possible severe skin reaction), numbness, tingling, or weakness in the hands or feet (may indicate nerve damage), ongoing cough or difficulty breathing (could signal lung issues), unusual bleeding or bruising (may suggest low blood cell counts), or a rise in blood pressure.

Long-term Scleteri 7mg Tablet treatment may increase the risk of infection and cancer. You should report any signs of infection, such as fever, to your doctor right away.

Yes, Scleteri 7mg Tablet can cause high blood pressure, so your doctor will check this regularly. It might also affect blood and liver tests, which is why you will need regular checkups while on Scleteri 7mg Tablet treatment.

The risk of a man passing on the harmful effects of Scleteri 7mg Tablet to a baby through sperm is very low, but it is still something to discuss with a doctor if you are planning to have a child.

Yes, hair thinning or loss (alopecia) is a common side effect of Scleteri 7mg Tablet that may be reversible when the treatment stops. Hair loss occurs most often during the first 6 months of the treatment.

If you want to stop taking Scleteri 7mg Tablet, talk to your doctor first and never self-quit. Scleteri 7mg Tablet can remain in your body for a long time for up to 2 years, even after you stop using it.

If you need to clear Scleteri 7mg Tablet from your body fast (e.g., due to pregnancy or side effects), your doctor can give you cholestyramine or activated charcoal for 11 days. This helps remove the medicine faster than usual.