How should I take deferiprone?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Deferiprone is usually taken 3 times per day. Take the first daily dose each morning, the second dose at mid-day, and the third dose in the evening.
Measure liquid medicine (oral solution) carefully. Use only the dose-measuring cup provided with the oral solution. Drink all of the medicine in the measuring cup. Then add about 1 tablespoon of water to the cup, swirl gently and drink. Hand-wash the measuring cup after each use.
Take with food if deferiprone upsets your stomach.
You will need frequent medical tests, and your next dose may be delayed based on the results.
Deferiprone doses are based on weight. Your dose needs may change if you gain or lose weight.
Store deferiprone tablets or liquid in the original container at room temperature. Protect from moisture, heat, and light. Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.
Throw away any liquid medicine not used within 35 days after you first opened the bottle.