Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Deferasirox (180mg)
Defrijet FCT 180 Tablet is used to treat chronic iron overload caused by frequent blood transfusions. It helps remove excess iron from the body, reducing the risk of organ damage.
Tablet
Defrijet FCT 180 Tablet is a medication designed to manage chronic iron overload, a condition often resulting from frequent blood transfusions. By facilitating the removal of excess iron from the body, this medicine helps mitigate the risk of organ damage. While it is effective in its role, users should be aware of potential side effects and necessary precautions. It is crucial to follow the prescribed dosage and consult a healthcare provider for any concerns, especially if there are pre-existing conditions such as liver or kidney disease, or if the patient is pregnant or breastfeeding.
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. Defrijet FCT 180 Tablet is to be taken on an empty stomach.
Defrijet FCT 180 Tablet traps and removes excess iron, which is then excreted mainly in the stools. This reduces the risk of organ damage.
Defrijet FCT 180 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 Defrijet FCT 180 Tablet. Defrijet FCT 180 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 Defrijet FCT 180 Tablet. Inform your doctor if you have any liver or kidney disease. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Defrijet FCT 180 Tablets are prescribed to help remove excess iron from the body, which can accumulate due to repeated blood transfusions in patients with beta thalassemia major, a serious blood disorder.
Defrijet FCT 180 Tablets work by binding to and chelating excess iron in the bloodstream, allowing it to be safely eliminated from the body through stool.