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Deferasirox

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Deferasirox comes in 90 pill versions in our database, in 6 strengths, from 21 manufacturers. Check the imprint to tell them apart.

What is Deferasirox used for?

Deferasirox is used for iron overload.

Medicine type
Iron chelator
Official uses from the US prescribing label

Treatment of Chronic Iron Overload Due to Blood Transfusions (Transfusional Iron Overload)

Deferasirox tablets for oral suspension are indicated for the treatment of chronic iron overload due to blood transfusions (transfusional hemosiderosis) in patients 2 years of age and older.

Treatment of Chronic Iron Overload in Non-Transfusion-Dependent Thalassemia Syndromes

Deferasirox tablets for oral suspension are indicated for the treatment of chronic iron overload in patients 10 years of age and older with non-transfusion-dependent thalassemia (NTDT) syndromes and with a liver iron concentration (LIC) of at least 5 milligrams of iron per gram of liver dry weight (mg Fe/g dw) and a serum ferritin greater than 300 mcg/L.

Limitations of Use

The safety and efficacy of deferasirox when administered with other iron chelation therapy have not been established.

From the FDA-approved label on DailyMed (published Aug 17, 2026).

Doctors sometimes prescribe a medicine for other reasons too. If you are not sure what yours is for, ask your pharmacist.

Deferasirox pill images

90 mg 16 pills

125 mg 14 pills

180 mg 16 pills

250 mg 14 pills

360 mg 16 pills

500 mg 14 pills