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Description:
Ferriprox 500 mg Tablets are used for the treatment of transfusional iron overload in patients with thalassemia syndromes when current chelation therapy is inadequate. The active ingredient, deferiprone, binds to excess iron in the body, allowing it to be excreted, thus preventing damage to vital organs such as the liver and heart.
Ingredients:
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Active Ingredient: Deferiprone (500 mg per tablet)
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Inactive Ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, colloidal silicon dioxide, hypromellose, macrogol, titanium dioxide.
Usage Instructions:
- Take Ferriprox exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider.
- The usual dosage is 25 mg/kg body weight, taken three times daily for a total of 75 mg/kg/day. However, your doctor will determine the best dose for you.
- Swallow the tablets whole with water.
- Can be taken with or without food. Taking with food may reduce nausea.
- Regular blood tests are necessary to monitor ferritin levels and adjust dosage accordingly.
Benefits:
- Reduces excess iron levels in patients with thalassemia syndromes.
- Prevents iron-induced damage to vital organs.
- Provides an alternative treatment for patients who do not respond adequately to other iron chelation therapies.
Precautions:
- For oral use only.
- May cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and joint pain.
- Regular blood tests are required to monitor for potential neutropenia or agranulocytosis (low white blood cell counts).
- Inform your doctor of any other medications you are taking to avoid potential interactions.
- Not recommended for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding without medical advice.
- Use with caution in patients with liver or kidney impairment.
Storage Instructions:
- Store at room temperature (20°C to 25°C or 68°F to 77°F).
- Keep the tablets in their original container to protect them from moisture.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Do not use if the seal is broken or missing.
Manufacturer:
Chiesi USA, Inc.
