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Desferal is an allopathic medicine Secondary and off-label uses of Desferal have also been mentioned below. The correct dosage of Desferal depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Desferal is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Desferal is used -
Severe
Common
Unknown
Is the use of Desferal safe for pregnant women?
Desferal can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Desferal right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Desferal safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Desferal. If you see any side effects, stop taking Desferal immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Desferal again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Desferal on the Kidneys?
Desferal rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Desferal on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Desferal on the liver.
What is the effect of Desferal on the Heart?
Desferal is rarely harmful for the heart.
Desferal should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Desferal unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Desferal habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Desferal is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Desferal
Taking Desferal with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Desferal
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Desferal.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 407
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Desferal® (deferoxamine mesylate)
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 407
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 907-908
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Desferal® (deferoxamine mesylate)