Scleteri 7mg Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS). It works by limiting the function of specific immune cells that cause nerve damage in multiple sclerosis. This way it prevents relapse as well as reduces the progression of the disease.

Scleteri 7mg Tablet

Uses of Scleteri Tablet

Relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS)

Benefits of Scleteri Tablet

In Relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS)

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease of the brain and spinal cord in which a person’s own immune system attacks the protective sheath (called myelin) of the nerves. This leads to symptoms such as vision loss, pain, fatigue and improper coordination. Scleteri 7mg Tablet helps to suppress the body’s immune system, thereby preventing returning of symptoms (relapse) as well as reducing the progression of the disease. It reduces the inflammation of the damaged nerves, prevents further damage and stabilises your immune system. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get the best results.

Side effects of Scleteri Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Scleteri

Increased liver enzymes
Hair loss
Diarrhea
Nausea
Abnormal liver function tests
Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)

How to use Scleteri Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Scleteri 7mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Scleteri Tablet works

Scleteri 7mg Tablet is an immunomodulatory medication. It works by limiting the function of specific immune cells (T and B cells) that cause nerve damage in multiple sclerosis.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Scleteri 7mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Scleteri 7mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Scleteri 7mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Scleteri 7mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Scleteri 7mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Scleteri 7mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

UNSAFE

Scleteri 7mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Scleteri 7mg Tablet

₹60.0/Tablet

Teru MS 7mg Tablet

MSN Laboratories

₹65.64/tablet

9% costlier

Merosya 7 Tablet

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹60/tablet

same price

Quick tips

Scleteri 7mg Tablet helps treat multiple sclerosis.
Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
Do not chew, crush or break the tablets as they have a special coating to help prevent irritation of your stomach.
Do not consume alcohol while taking this medicine as it may worsen the side effects.
Your doctor may get regular blood and urine tests done to monitor your blood cells, kidney and liver function during treatment with this medicine.
Inform your doctor immediately if you notice any signs of infection such as fever, sore throat, rash or severe diarrhea.
Do not take Scleteri 7mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Use a reliable contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Trifluoromethylbenzene Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI NEOPLASTICS

Action Class

Immunomodulator- Multiple sclerosis (oral)

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