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Overview
Ferriprox 500mg Tablet is a prescription-only medicine (POM) that contains Deferiprone 500mg. It is supplied as a tablet and is dispensed in Malaysia only against a valid prescription issued by a registered doctor.
Under Malaysian rules for prescription medicines, this page carries product, safety and handling information only. Your doctor or pharmacist will explain whether this medicine is suitable for you, the dose you should take, and how long you should take it.
On DoctorOnCall, Ferriprox 500mg Tablet is reviewed by a licensed doctor through an online consultation and dispensed by a registered pharmacist before delivery. Always follow the instructions on your prescription label and the package insert supplied with the product, and do not share this medicine with anyone else.
Directions for Use
Take Ferriprox 500mg Tablet with food to help reduce stomach upset, swallowing the tablets whole with water at evenly spaced times through the day as instructed by your doctor. Do not stop this medicine or skip your blood monitoring appointments without speaking to your doctor first, even if you feel well.
Dosage
The dose of Ferriprox 500mg Tablet is calculated by your specialist based on your body weight and iron levels, and the total daily dose is usually divided into two or three doses spread through the day. Never adjust your dose without your doctor’s instruction, and attend all scheduled blood tests and iron-level assessments, as these determine whether your dose needs to change.
Shelf Life
Use this product before the expiry date stated on the packaging. Do not use the medicine if the expiry date has passed.
Storage Instructions
Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and out of reach of children.
Side Effects
- Nausea or vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Joint pain
- Low white blood cell count
- Diarrhoea
- Fatigue
- Elevated liver enzymes
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to deferiprone or any ingredient in this product
- History of recurrent episodes of neutropenia or agranulocytosis
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Concurrent use of other medicines known to cause neutropenia, unless your specialist has specifically decided the benefit outweighs the risk
Drug / Food Interactions
- Other medicines that can lower white blood cell counts should generally be avoided unless closely supervised by your specialist
- Combination with other iron chelators (e.g. desferrioxamine) should only be done under specialist direction and monitoring
- Aluminium-containing antacids may bind with deferiprone and reduce its absorption – space these apart if both are needed
- High-dose vitamin C supplements should be discussed with your doctor, as vitamin C affects iron mobilisation in the body
Quick Tips
- Weekly blood tests to check your white blood cell (neutrophil) count are mandatory for the entire duration of treatment – never skip these
- Stop the medicine immediately and contact your doctor for any signs of infection such as fever, sore throat, or mouth ulcers
- Take with food to reduce stomach upset
- Reddish-brown urine is a normal, harmless effect of this medicine
- Attend all follow-up appointments to monitor your iron (ferritin) levels and organ function
- Never stop or restart this medicine without your specialist’s guidance
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ferriprox 500mg Tablet a prescription medicine?
Yes. Ferriprox 500mg Tablet is a prescription-only medicine (POM). It can only be supplied against a valid prescription written by a registered doctor, and it should be used only by the person named on the prescription label.
What does Ferriprox 500mg Tablet contain?
Ferriprox 500mg Tablet is supplied as a tablet and contains Deferiprone 500mg. The full composition is listed in the Composition section on this page and on the product packaging.
Why is there no information here about what Ferriprox 500mg Tablet is for?
Malaysian rules for prescription medicines limit public product pages to product, safety and handling information. Your doctor decides whether this medicine is appropriate for you and will explain it during your consultation, and your pharmacist can answer further questions when the medicine is dispensed.
How should I take Ferriprox 500mg Tablet?
Take it exactly as written on your prescription label. Do not increase, reduce or skip doses on your own, and do not continue beyond the period your doctor has prescribed. Practical handling steps are set out in the Directions for Use section on this page.
What should I do if I miss a dose?
Take it as soon as you remember, unless your next dose is nearly due. In that case skip the missed dose and carry on with your usual schedule. Never take two doses together to make up for a missed one. If you miss doses often, tell your doctor or pharmacist.
How should I store Ferriprox 500mg Tablet?
Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and out of reach of children. Keep it in the original pack until use, and do not use it after the expiry date printed on the packaging.
What should I do if I notice side effects?
Tell your doctor or pharmacist about any reaction that concerns you, and seek medical care immediately for signs of a severe reaction such as difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, lips or throat, or a widespread rash. Reported reactions are listed in the Side Effects section on this page.
Can I stop taking Ferriprox 500mg Tablet on my own?
No. Speak to your doctor before stopping, pausing or changing the dose, even if you feel well or think you no longer need the medicine.
How do I get a prescription for Ferriprox 500mg Tablet?
Customers in Malaysia can complete an online consultation with a DoctorOnCall doctor, who decides whether a prescription is appropriate, or upload a valid prescription already issued by their own doctor.
Orders going to Singapore are dispatched from Malaysia as an international delivery, so you need to hold a valid prescription or doctor’s letter for the medicine. Check the consultation and prescription upload options shown at checkout for your delivery address before placing the order.
How long will delivery take?
Within Malaysia, standard delivery takes 3 to 5 working days. Same-day delivery is available in the Klang Valley for orders placed before 12pm; orders placed after 12pm arrive by the end of the next day.
Orders to Singapore are sent as international deliveries and take 5 to 9 working days. A lump-sum shipping and handling fee applies to every overseas delivery and is shown at checkout.
What payment methods can I use?
Customers in Malaysia can pay by FPX online banking, credit or debit card (Visa and Mastercard), and supported e-wallets including Touch ‘n Go eWallet, GrabPay and ShopeePay.
FPX and local e-wallets are tied to Malaysian bank and wallet accounts, so if your delivery address is in Singapore, use the payment options displayed at checkout for that address rather than assuming the same list applies.
Can Ferriprox 500mg Tablet be delivered to Singapore?
Yes. DoctorOnCall ships to Singapore as an international order dispatched from Malaysia, arriving in 5 to 9 working days with a lump-sum shipping and handling fee.
Singapore’s Health Sciences Authority (HSA) allows personal imports of up to three months’ supply of a medicine for your own use or an immediate family member’s, as long as it contains no controlled drugs, psychotropic substances or prohibited items. Keep the product in its original labelled packaging and keep a copy of your prescription or doctor’s letter with it. Quantities above three months’ supply, and medicines containing controlled substances, require prior HSA approval.
Is Ferriprox 500mg Tablet registered with the authorities?
Products listed on DoctorOnCall are registered with Malaysia’s Ministry of Health for supply in Malaysia, and each pack carries its MAL registration number.
An order delivered to Singapore arrives as a personal import of a Malaysia-registered product; HSA product registration is not required for personal-use quantities, but it is also not the same as a product registered for sale in Singapore. If you need a locally registered Singapore product, buy it from a pharmacy in Singapore.
Who do I contact if there is a problem with my order?
DoctorOnCall’s customer care team handles order, delivery and product queries through the contact channels on the site, including WhatsApp and the online help centre.
For deliveries to Singapore, allow more time before chasing an order than you would for a local Malaysian delivery, as the parcel passes through customs clearance and tracking updates can appear later in the journey.
Ingredients / Active Ingredients
- Deferiprone 500mg
Safety Advice
Pregnancy
This medicine is not considered safe during pregnancy and should be avoided.
Breastfeeding
Generally not recommended while breastfeeding.
Kidney
Use cautiously. Dose adjustment or monitoring may be required.
Liver
Use cautiously. Liver function monitoring may be required.
Alcohol
It is not advisable to consume alcohol while taking this medicine.
Driving
Use caution while driving until you know how this medicine affects you.
