What this product is and what it is used for SCLERA is a medicine that contains the active substance dimethyl fumarate. What SCLERA is used for SCLERA is used to treat relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS). MS is a long-term condition that affects the central nervous system (CNS), including the brain and the spinal cord. Relapsing-remitting MS is characterised by repeated attacks (relapses) of nervous system symptoms. Symptoms vary from patient to patient but typically include walking difficulties, feeling off balance and visual difficulties. These symptoms may disappear completely when the relapse is over, but some problems may remain. How to use this product Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Check with your doctor if you are not sure. Starting dose 120 mg twice a day. Take this starting dose for the first 7 days, then take the regular dose. Regular dose 240 mg twice a day. Swallow each capsule whole, with some water. Do not divide, crush, dissolve, suck or chew the capsule as this may increase some side effects. Take SCLERA with food – it may help to reduce some of the very common side effects. Possible side effects Reddening of the face or body feeling warm, hot, burning or itchy (flushing) Loose stools (diarrhoea) Feeling sick (nausea) Stomach pain or stomach cramps Warnings and Precautions Talk to your doctor before taking SCLERA if you have: Severe kidney disease Severe liver disease A disease of the stomach or bowel A serious infection (such as pneumonia) How to store this product Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. Do not store above 30 °C. Store in the original package in order to protect from light. Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. Do not use this medicine if you notice any visible signs of deterioration. Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.