Irofin®(Deferiprone) - 500 mg

Deferiprone Lipomed contains the active substance deferiprone.

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NameIrofin®
DescriptionDeferiprone Lipomed contains the active substance deferiprone, which removes excess iron from the body; it is therefore called an iron chelating agent (ATC code: V03AC02). Deferiprone Lipomed is a cost-effective generic of deferiprone. The active substance is deferiprone (3-hydroxy-1,2-dimethylpyridin-4-one), a bidentate ligand which binds to iron in a 3:1 molar ratio.
Active IngredientDeferiprone
IndicationDeferiprone Lipomed monotherapy is indicated for the treatment of iron overload in patients with thalassaemia major when current chelation therapy is contraindicated or inadequate.
Strengths500 mg
Business PartnerLipomed
OriginSwitzerland