Ferriprox
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Deferiprone
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 ...
I have RX insurance. My son has FA and I would be interested in FERRIPROX for him. Do I have to go overseas? ## It was approved for treatment of iron overload by the FDA last month, however, it is still undergoing some testing and isn't widely available, yet. Have you tried asking your doctor, or pharmacist about it? The doctor should be able to prescribe it, if the pharmacy can get it in for you.
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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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Ferriprox 500 mg Oral Tablet, Film Coated by Chiesi USA, Inc. ## Package Codes: 10122-100-10 ## Active Ingredients: Deferiprone
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Ferriprox 100 mg/ml Oral Solution by Chiesi USA, Inc. ## Package Codes: 10122-101-50 ## Active Ingredients: Deferiprone
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Ferriprox 1000 mg Oral Tablet by Chiesi USA, Inc. ## Package Codes: 10122-103-05 ## Active Ingredients: Deferiprone
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Ferriprox 1000 mg Oral Tablet by Chiesi USA, Inc. ## Markings: FPX;DR;APO;1000 ## Shape: Capsule ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 10122-104-01, 10122-104-05 ## Active Ingredients: Deferiprone
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Ferriprox 500 mg Oral Tablet by Apopharma USA, Inc. ## Markings: APO;500 ## Shape: Capsule ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 52609-0006-1 ## Active Ingredients: Deferiprone
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Ferriprox 1000 mg Oral Tablet, Film Coated by Apopharma USA, Inc. ## Markings: APO;1000 ## Shape: Capsule ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 52609-0007-5 ## Active Ingredients: Deferiprone
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Ferriprox 100 mg/ml Oral Solution by Apo-pharma USA, Inc. ## Package Codes: 52609-4502-7 ## Active Ingredients: Deferiprone