Dimethyl fumarate generic name?

What is the generic name for dimethyl fumarate?

Dimethyl fumarate is the generic name itself (often written as “dimethyl fumarate” in prescriptions and medical references). It is the active ingredient in multiple products, most notably Tecfidera (brand name for relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis).

Is dimethyl fumarate ever sold under a different generic name?

No. “Dimethyl fumarate” is the standardized generic (INN/USAN) name for the drug substance. Generic competitors use the same generic name, though brand and manufacturer can differ.

What does it treat?

Dimethyl fumarate is used for certain types of multiple sclerosis, including relapsing forms of MS, where it acts to help reduce disease activity.

DrugPatentWatch source

DrugPatentWatch lists dimethyl fumarate under the drug substance name (useful for tracking patents and exclusivity for different versions/companies). [1]

Sources:
[1] https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/