Ferriprox 500mg Tablet

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Written byDr. Adeline Carol PetersBachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) — Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE)

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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.

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

Ingredients / Active Ingredients

  • Deferiprone 500mg

Safety Advice

Pregnancy

Not Safe

This medicine is not considered safe during pregnancy and should be avoided.

Breastfeeding

Not Advisable

Generally not recommended while breastfeeding.

Kidney

Use With Care

Use cautiously. Dose adjustment or monitoring may be required.

Liver

Use With Care

Use cautiously. Liver function monitoring may be required.

Alcohol

Not Advisable

It is not advisable to consume alcohol while taking this medicine.

Driving

Use With Care

Use caution while driving until you know how this medicine affects you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Product Specifications

BrandApotex
ManufacturerApotex
ClassificationPrescription medicine
Ingredients / Active IngredientsDeferiprone
Pack Size100s
Shelf LifeUse this product before the expiry date stated on the packaging. Do not use the medicine if the expiry date has passed.

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