Typical dosage for Ferriprox
The dose is based on your or your child’s weight. Your healthcare provider will calculate the dose and make adjustments based on your response and side effects from the medication.
The typical starting dose is 75 mg/kg of body weight by mouth per day, split into multiple doses during the day. Your provider will help you split your total daily dose evenly throughout the day.
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Oral solution for people 3 years and older: The total daily dose is split into 3 doses throughout the day.
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Tablets for people 8 years and older: The total daily dose is split into either 2 or 3 doses throughout the day.
Please note: There are different instructions for how to take Ferriprox based on the formulation and dosing schedule you're prescribed. See the FAQs section for more information.
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