Deferiprone

FDA Approved: * February 8, 2019
Pharm Company: * TARO PHARM INDS LTD
Category: Iron Chelator

* This drug may consist of multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or distributors. If applicable, they would be listed below under "NDC Database Records".



Deferiprone Overview

Deferiprone, sold under the brand name Ferriprox among others, is a medication that chelates iron and is used to treat iron overload in thalassaemia major.[3] It was first approved and indicated for use in treating thalassaemia major in 1994[4] and had been licensed for use in the European Union and in Asia for many years while awaiting approval in Canada and in the United States.[3] On October 14, 2011, it was approved for use in the US under ...

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Possible Dosages for this and Related Drugs:

Deferiprone
  • Solution: 100mg/ml, 80mg/ml
  • Tablet: 1gm, 500mg
Note: Above list includes dosages for all drugs with the same combination of active ingredients.

NDC Database Records for Deferiprone: (2 results)

Sorted by National Drug Code
  • 0054-0576 Deferiprone 500 mg Oral Tablet, Coated by Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
  • 51672-4196 Deferiprone 500 mg Oral Tablet by Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.a., Inc.

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