Desifer 100 mg Tablet 6's

Desifer 100 mg Tablet 6's belongs to the group of medicines called iron chelators. Desifer 100 mg Tablet 6's is indicated for treating chronic iron overload due to blood transfusions (transfusional hemosiderosis) in patients two years older. It can also be indicated for treating chronic iron overload in patients ten years of age and older with non-transfusion-dependent thalassemia (NTDT).

The active ingredient in Desifer 100 mg Tablet 6's is deferasirox. It is a trivalent iron selective chelating agent. It binds the excess iron and eliminates it through faeces. The danger of organ damage is reduced as a result.

Desifer 100 mg Tablet 6's is available in the form of oral formulations. Please take Desifer 100 mg Tablet 6's in the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor based on specific medical conditions. In some cases, you may experience common side effects such as diarrhoea, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain, skin rashes, and increased serum creatinine. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

To treat your condition effectually, continue using Desifer 100 mg Tablet 6's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. Do not use Desifer 100 mg Tablet 6's without a doctor's advice if you have a skin reaction or irritation to any medicine. Consult your doctor before using the Desifer 100 mg Tablet 6's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not use Desifer 100 mg Tablet 6's in more than prescribed doses or longer duration as it may cause adverse effects. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and all the medicines you take before taking Desifer 100 mg Tablet 6's to rule out any side effects.

Deferasirox is the active component in Desifer 100 mg Tablet 6's. It's a chelating agent that selectively binds to trivalent iron. It binds extra iron and excretes it in the faeces. As a result, the risk of organ damage is lowered.

Do not take Desifer 100 mg Tablet 6's if you are allergic to Desifer 100 mg Tablet 6's or its ingredients. Desifer 100 mg Tablet 6's is not usually recommended if you are a pregnant or lactating woman; there is not enough information to say whether it's safe. However, your doctor may prescribe it if they think the medicine's benefits outweigh the risks. It is unknown whether Desifer 100 mg Tablet 6's alters the ability to drive, so do not drive or operate machinery if you experience any symptoms affecting your ability to concentrate and react. Seek medical attention if the symptoms persist longer. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Desifer 100 mg Tablet 6's as it could lead to unpleasant side effects. Should monitor elderly and paediatric patients closely for toxicity.

• Monitor blood counts, liver function, and renal function monthly.
• Monitor serum ferritin monthly to assess the patient’s response to therapy and minimize the risk of over-chelation.