Држава: Малезија
Језик: Енглески
Извор: NPRA (National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency, Bahagian Regulatori Farmasi Negara)
DEFERIPRONE
PHARMAFORTE (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD.
DEFERIPRONE
50tablet Tablets
APOTEX INC. - ETOBICOKE SITE
FERRIPROX ® 1000MG FILM-COATED TABLET Deferiprone (1000mg) 1 _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 - _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. _ _ - _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. _ _ _ _ _ _ - _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 - _How much to use _ The amount of Ferriprox that you take will depend on your weig Прочитајте комплетан документ