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Deferasirox

Deferasirox Dosage

Ally Tsai, PharmDCydnee Ng, PharmD
Reviewed by Ally Tsai, PharmD, Cydnee Ng, PharmD
Last reviewed on April 26, 2023

The average cost for 60 tablets of 360mg of Deferasirox is $123.90 with a free GoodRx coupon.

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Dosage

Quantity

Price as low as

Price per unit

125mg

30 tablets

$139.80

$4.66

250mg

30 tablets

$109.80

$3.66

500mg

60 tablets

$329.10

$5.49

90mg

30 tablets

$30.78

$1.03

360mg

60 tablets

$123.90

$2.07

180mg

90 tablets

$105.90

$1.18

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Dosage

Quantity

Price as low as

Price per unit

30 sachets of oral granules of 180mg

1 carton

$348.30

$348.30

30 sachets of oral granules of 360mg

2 cartons

$868.50

$434.25

30 sachets of oral granules of 90mg

2 cartons

$1,104.90

$552.45

1 sachet of oral granules of 180mg

1 carton

$30.46

$30.46

1 sachet of oral granules of 360mg

1 carton

$33.65

$33.65

Typical dosage for Deferasirox

The dose depends on which form of Deferasirox you have and your body weight. Your provider will adjust your dose based on how much iron is in your blood.

Chronic iron overload due to blood transfusions:

  • Tablets (Jadenu) or granules (Jadenu Sprinkle): The usual starting dose is 14 mg/kg of body weight by mouth once daily on an empty stomach or with a light meal, such as jelly or skim milk. The maximum dose is 28 mg/kg of body weight once daily.
  • Dissolvable tablets (Exjade): The usual starting dose is 20 mg/kg of body weight by mouth once daily on an empty stomach, at least 30 minutes before food. The maximum dose is 40 mg/kg of body weight once daily.

Chronic iron overload in NTDT:

  • Tablets (Jadenu) or granules (Jadenu Sprinkle): The usual starting dose is 7 mg/kg of body weight by mouth once daily on an empty stomach or with a light meal, such as jelly or skim milk. The maximum dose is 14 mg/kg of body weight once daily.
  • Dissolvable tablets (Exjade): The usual starting dose is 10 mg/kg of body weight by mouth once daily on an empty stomach, at least 30 minutes before food. The maximum dose is 20 mg/kg of body weight once daily.

Please note:

  • There are different instructions on how to take the tablets, granules, and soluble tablets. Please read the FAQ and Pharmacist tips sections for details.
  • Your dose might differ if you have kidney or liver problems.

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