Desifer 100 Tablet

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Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Natco Pharma Ltd
Active Ingredient Deferasirox (100mg)
Storage Store below 30°C
Chemical ClassTriazole & benzoate derivative
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassBLOOD RELATED
Action ClassIron chelating agents
User Rating4.4
User Reviews756
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FAQ

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What is Desifer 100 used for?
Desifer 100 is used for removing excess iron from the body due to repeated blood transfusions in patients with beta thalassemia major (a blood disorder)
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How does Desifer 100 work?
Desifer 100 works by binding to excess iron in the blood and removing it from the body through stool.
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What if you forget to take Desifer Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Desifer 100, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Desifer 100 Tablet Reviews

Desifer 100 is a medicine used in the treatment of chronic iron overload caused by frequent blood transfusion. It helps remove the excess iron from the body and reduce the risk of it causing organ damage.

Desifer 100 should be taken on an empty stomach. Take it in the exact dose and duration and take it regularly at a fixed time each day to get the maximum benefit from it.

Using of Desifer 100 may cause common side effects such as nausea, headache, constipation, and diarrhea. If the side effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor.

Before using this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver diseases. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking to ensure your safety.

How Desifer 100 Tablet Works

Desifer 100 traps and removes excess iron which is then excreted mainly in the stools. This reduces the risk of organ damage.

How to Use Desifer 100 Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Desifer 100 is to be taken empty stomach.

Benefits of Desifer 100 Tablet

  • In Treatment of Iron overload: Iron overload, as the name suggests, means excess of iron in the human body. Too much iron can cause organ damage, which can lead to conditions such as cancer, irregular heartbeat and cirrhosis of the liver. Symptoms are related to conditions that arise from iron overload such as high blood sugar levels (diabetes), darkening of the skin, abnormal heart rhythm or arthritis. By using Desifer 100, this excess of iron can be decreased to safe levels by removing it from the body through stools. This helps to reduce the risk of organ damage and prevents further complications. Take Desifer 100 as prescribed by the doctor to get the maximum benefit.

Uses of Desifer 100 Tablet

  • Treatment of Iron overload

Desifer 100 Tablet Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Breast feeding  SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Desifer 100 is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Pregnancy  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Desifer 100 is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Desifer 100. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney  UNSAFE
Desifer 100 is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Driving  UNSAFE
Desifer 100 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Liver  CAUTION
Desifer 100 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Desifer 100 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

  • Inform your doctor if you have any liver or kidney disease.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • Desifer 100 may cause dizziness. It is advisable not to drive or operate any machinery until you feel normal again.
  • If you are taking any antacid, take them 2 hours before or after Desifer 100.
  • Inform your doctor if you also have upper stomach pain, clay-colored stools, or jaundice (yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes).
  • Take an adequate amount of water while taking Desifer 100. 
  • Desifer 100 is used to reduce excess iron from the body.

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