Defrijet FCT 180 Tablet 10.0 tablets in 1 strip

All Details About Defrijet FCT 180 Tablet

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Defrijet FCT 180 Tablet

Description:

Defrijet FCT 180 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 FCT 180 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 FCT 180 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:

Treatment of Iron overload

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 FCT 180 Tablet is to be taken 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 FCT 180 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Defrijet FCT 180 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

Defrijet FCT 180 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

Defrijet FCT 180 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

UNSAFE

Defrijet FCT 180 Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Defrijet FCT 180 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Defrijet FCT 180 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

FAQs:

What is Defrijet FCT 180 Tablet used for?

Defrijet FCT 180 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 FCT 180 Tablet work?

Defrijet FCT 180 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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