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Defrijet 500 Tablet 10.0 tablets in 1 strip

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Defrijet 500 Tablet is a product of Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Composition: Deferasirox (500mg)

Pack of 10 tablet

₹ 377.48

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All Details About Defrijet 500 Tablet

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Defrijet 500 Tablet

Description:

Defrijet 500 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.

Defrijet 500 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 Defrijet 500 Tablet may cause common side effects such as nausea, headache, constipation, and diarrhea. If the side effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor.

Earlier 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:

Directions For Use:

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 500 Tablet is to be taken on an empty stomach.

Side Effects:

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

Ordinary side effects of Defrijet

  • Nausea
  • Headache
  • Vomiting
  • Rash
  • Abdominal pain
  • Constipation
  • Itching
  • Abdominal distension
  • Diarrhea

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Defrijet 500 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Defrijet 500 Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast feeding
CAUTION
Defrijet 500 Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Defrijet 500 Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
CAUTION
Defrijet 500 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver
CAUTION
Defrijet 500 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

FAQs:

What is Defrijet 500 Tablet used for?

Defrijet 500 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 Defrijet 500 Tablet work?

Defrijet 500 Tablet works by binding to excess iron in the blood and removing it from the body through stool.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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