Desirox 500 mg Tablet is used 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 Desirox 500 mg Tablet 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.
Desirox 500 mg Tablet is available in the form of oral formulations. Please take Desirox 500 mg Tablet 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 Desirox 500 mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. Do not use Desirox 500 mg Tablet without a doctor's advice if you have a skin reaction or irritation to any medicine. Consult your doctor before using the Desirox 500 mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not use Desirox 500 mg Tablet in more than prescribed doses or for a longer duration as it may cause adverse effects. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and all the medicines you take before taking Desirox 500 mg Tablet to rule out any side effects.