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Ferasiro 360mg Tablet

Deferasirox (360mg)

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Ferasiro 360mg Tablet 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.

Written By Dr. Shreya Gupta, MDS (Oral Pathology & Microbiology), BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Lalit Kanodia, MBA, MD Pharmacology,
Last updated on 11 Nov 2024 | 01:11 AM (IST)

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General Information

Contains

Deferasirox (360mg)

Marketer

MSN Laboratories

Storage

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Product introduction

Ferasiro 360mg Tablet 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 Ferasiro 360mg Tablet 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.

Uses of Ferasiro Tablet

Treatment of Iron overload

Benefits of Ferasiro Tablet

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 Ferasiro 360mg Tablet, 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 Ferasiro 360mg Tablet as prescribed by the doctor to get the maximum benefit.

Side effects of Ferasiro Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Ferasiro

Nausea
Headache
Vomiting
Rash
Abdominal pain
Constipation
Itching
Abdominal distension
Diarrhea

How to use Ferasiro 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. Ferasiro 360mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

How Ferasiro Tablet works

Ferasiro 360mg Tablet traps and removes excess iron which is then excreted mainly in the stools. This reduces the risk of organ damage.

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Quick tips

Ferasiro 360mg Tablet is used to reduce excess iron from the body.
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 Ferasiro 360mg Tablet.
Ferasiro 360mg Tablet 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 Ferasiro 360mg Tablet.
Inform your doctor if you have any liver or kidney disease.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Ferasiro 360mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Ferasiro 360mg Tablet 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.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Ferasiro 360mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Ferasiro 360mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

UNSAFE

Ferasiro 360mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Ferasiro 360mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ferasiro 360mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

What is Ferasiro 360mg Tablet used for?

Ferasiro 360mg Tablet is used for removing excess iron from the body due to repeated blood transfusions in patients with beta thalassemia major (a blood disorder)

How does Ferasiro 360mg Tablet work?

Ferasiro 360mg Tablet works by binding to excess iron in the blood and removing it from the body through stool.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Triazole & benzoate derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

BLOOD RELATED

Action Class

Iron chelating agents

Related lab tests

Iron Serum

Iron Studies

Total Iron Binding Capacity

References

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Marketer details

Name: MSN Laboratories
Address: MSN House, Plot No: C-24, Industrial Estate, Sanathnagar, Hyderabad - 18 Telangana, INDIA

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Country of origin: India
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