IRON REDUCTION FOR REAL LIFE
Ferriprox® has been demonstrated to reduce serum ferritin and heart and liver iron1,2,12
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¶¶ The clinical significance of this observation is not known.
Ferriprox has been proven to reduce iron buildup especially in the heart – this efficacy may be related to its high ability to enter heart cells10
If you are taking the lower dose of 75 mg per kg per day and your iron levels remain high, your doctor may consider increasing your dose up to 99 mg per kg per day.
Your doctor is optimizing your Ferriprox treatment to help you reach your iron level goals.
Ferriprox is suitable for patients with mild to severe renal or mild to moderate hepatic††† impairment.1,12
††† Ferriprox was not studied in patients with severely reduced liver function.
What are the possible side effects of Ferriprox?
Ferriprox can cause serious side effects, including:
- See “What is the most important information I should know about Ferriprox?”
- Increased liver enzyme levels in your blood. Your healthcare provider should do monthly blood tests to check your liver function during treatment with Ferriprox.
- Decreased levels of zinc in your blood. Your healthcare provider will do blood tests to check your zinc levels during treatment with Ferriprox and may prescribe a zinc supplement for you if your zinc levels are low.
The most common side effects of Ferriprox include:
- nausea
- vomiting
- stomach-area (abdominal) pain
- joint pain
Ferriprox may cause a change in urine color to reddish-brown. This is not harmful and is expected during treatment with Ferriprox.
These are not all of the possible side effects of Ferriprox.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
How should I store Ferriprox?
- Store Ferriprox at room temperature, 68°F to 77°F (20°C to 25°C).
- Store Ferriprox tablets (3 times a day) in the original bottle and tightly closed to protect from moisture.
Keep Ferriprox and all medicines out of the reach of children.
General information about the safe and effective use of Ferriprox
Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Medication Guide. Do not use Ferriprox for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give Ferriprox to other people, even if they have the same symptoms that you have. It may harm them. You can ask your pharmacist or healthcare provider for information about Ferriprox that is written for health professionals.
ESTABLISHED SAFETY PROFILE
The safety of Ferriprox has been studied in 70+ studies worldwide2
Ferriprox Twice-A-Day tablets have a safety profile similar to Ferriprox 500 mg and 1000 mg Three-Times-A-Day tablets
The most common side effects are 1,12 :
- nausea
- vomiting
- stomach-area (abdominal) pain
- joint pain
- low neutrophil count
Ferriprox may cause a change in urine color to reddish- brown. This is not harmful and is expected during treatment with Ferriprox.
If you develop a fever, a sore throat or mouth sores, flu-like symptoms, or chills and severe shaking, follow the three steps below:
Twice-daily dosing
Ferriprox® (deferiprone) offers twice-daily dosing.
The initial dose of Ferriprox is 75 mg/kg/day and it may be increased to 99 mg/kg/day to improve chelation or to help you reach your iron level goals.1,11,12
Take Ferriprox with food to help reduce the risk of nausea and vomiting.
‡‡‡ Initial dose is 37.5 mg/kg to 49.5 mg/kg based on your actual body weight, orally, twice daily with food for a total daily dose of 75 mg/kg to 99 mg/kg.
Your chelation requirements may change over time
Talk to your doctor about optimizing your chelation with Ferriprox Twice-A-Day.
Talk to your healthcare provider about the formulation you prefer.
I CAN TRAVEL WITH IT. FERRIPROX ALLOWS ME TO BE AWAY ON BUSINESS 2 OR 3 WEEKS AND STILL BE CHELATING.
Ferriprox provides a choice of formulations
Take Ferriprox with food to help reduce the risk of nausea and vomiting.
