Ferriprox Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Deferiprone

Indications/Uses

Chronic Fe overload in transfusional haemosiderosis especially in thalassaemia major. Idiopathic haemochromatosis, Fe poisoning.

Dosage/Direction for Use

25 mg/kg tds.

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Neutropenia, agranulocytosis. Pregnancy & lactation.

Special Precautions

Monitor neutrophil counts wkly. Interrupt therapy if patient develops an infection.

Adverse Reactions

Reddish discolouration of the urine, nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting. Rarely, neutropenia, agranulocytosis.

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MIMS Class

Antidotes & Detoxifying Agents

ATC Classification

V03AC02 - deferiprone ; Belongs to the class of iron chelating agents. Used in iron overload.

Regulatory Classification

P₁S₁S₃

Presentation/Packing

Form

Ferriprox oral soln 100 mg/mL

Packing/Price

500 mL x 1's

Form

Ferriprox tab 1,000 mg

Packing/Price

50's

Form

Ferriprox tab 500 mg

Packing/Price

100's

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