Jadenu 360 mg deferasirox film‑coated 30 Tablets

Description

What Deferasirox is used for:

• • Deferasirox is an iron chelator which is a medicine used to remove the excess iron from the body (also called iron overload).

• • It traps and removes excess iron which is then excreted mainly in the stools.

Do not use Deferasirox :

• • If you are allergic to deferasirox or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.

• • If this applies to you, tell your doctor before taking deferasirox

• • If you think you may be allergic, ask your doctor for advice.

• • If you have moderate or severe kidney disease

• • If you are currently taking any other iron chelator medicines

Possible side effects:

• • Stop using the product and seek immediate medical attention if you develop throat tightness or swelling of the eyes, face, lips or tongue, feel faint, or have difficulty breathing.

• • Stop using the product if you develop hives or itching of the face or body.

How to use Deferasirox:

• • The dose of deferasirox is related to body weight for all patients.

• • Your doctor will calculate the dose you need and tell you how many tablets to take each day.

The maximum recommended daily dose for deferasirox film-coated tablets is:

• • 28 mg per kilogram body weight for patients receiving regular blood transfusions

• • 14 mg per kilogram body weight for adult patients not receiving regular blood transfusions

• • 7 mg per kilogram body weight for children and adolescents not receiving regular blood transfusions.

How to store Deferasirox:

• • Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.

• • Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the blister and the carton after EXP.

• • The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.

• • Do not use any pack that is damaged or shows signs of tampering.

• Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste.