Desifer 400 Tablet

Short Description

Desifer 400 Tablet is a medicine used to treat chronic iron overload caused by frequent blood transfusion, helping to remove excess iron from the body and reduce the risk of organ damage.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Desifer 400 Tablet is a medicine used to treat 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.

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 400 Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

Side Effects

No common side effects listed

Alcohol Warning

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Desifer 400 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

Desifer 400 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Desifer 400 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.

Desifer 400 Tablet traps and removes excess iron which is then excreted mainly in the stools. This reduces the risk of organ damage.

Desifer 400 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 Desifer 400 Tablet. Desifer 400 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 Desifer 400 Tablet. Inform your doctor if you have any liver or kidney disease. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.