Ferriprox 1000mg Film-Coated Tablet

Kraj: Malezja

Język: angielski

Źródło: NPRA (National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency, Bahagian Regulatori Farmasi Negara)

Składnik aktywny:

DEFERIPRONE

Dostępny od:

PHARMAFORTE (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD.

INN (International Nazwa):

DEFERIPRONE

Sztuk w opakowaniu:

50tablet Tablets

Wyprodukowano przez:

APOTEX INC. - ETOBICOKE SITE

Ulotka dla pacjenta

FERRIPROX
® 1000MG FILM-COATED TABLET
Deferiprone (1000mg)
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_CONSUMER MEDICATION INFORMATION LEAFLET (RIMUP)_
WHAT IS IN THIS LEAFLET
1.
What Ferriprox is used for
2.
How Ferriprox works
3.
Before you use Ferriprox
4.
How to use Ferriprox
5.
While you are using it
6.
Side effects
7.
Storage and Disposal of Ferriprox
8.
Product Description
9.
Manufacturer and Product
Registration Holder
10.
Date of revision
WHAT FERRIPROX IS USED FOR
Ferriprox is used to treat iron overload in
patients with thalassemia (a type of
blood disorder) major when
deferoxamine therapy is contraindicated
or inadequate.
HOW FERRIPROX WORKS
Ferriprox contains the active substance
deferiprone. Ferriprox removes excess
iron from the body that accumulates
from frequent blood tranfusions.
BEFORE YOU USE FERRIPROX
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_When you must not use it _
Do not use this product if you are
allergic to_ _deferiprone or any of the
other ingredients of Ferriprox.
Do not use this product if you have a
history of repeated episodes of
neutropenia (low white blood cell
(neutrophil) count), or if you have a
history of agranulocytosis (very low
white blood cell count)._ _
_ _
_Pregnancy and lactation _
Do not take Ferriprox if you are
pregnant, trying to get pregnant or think
you may be pregnant.
Do not take Ferriprox if you are breast-
feeding. Ask your doctor or pharmacist
for advice before taking any medicine.
_ _
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_Before you start to use it _
Before you start to use this product, let
your doctor know if you have any
other known medical condition, or if
you have undergo any type of surgery,
both major or minor. _ _
_ _
_ _
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_Taking other medicines _
Do not take aluminium-based antacids
while taking Ferriprox. It is also
advised to consult your doctor or
pharmacist before taking Vitamin C
with Ferriprox.
Tell your doctor if you are taking any
other medicines, including any that
you buy without a prescription from a
pharmacy, supermarket or health food
shop.
HOW TO USE FERRIPROX
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_How much to use _
The amount of Ferriprox that you take
will depend on your weig