Generic name:deferasirox [ de-FER-a-sir-ox ]
Brand names: Exjade, Jadenu, Jadenu Sprinkle
What is Jadenu Sprinkle?
Jadenu Sprinkle binds to iron and removes it from the bloodstream.
Jadenu Sprinkle is used to treat iron overload caused by blood transfusions in adults and children at least 2 years old.
Jadenu Sprinkle is also used to treat chronic iron overload syndrome caused by a genetic blood disorder in adults and children who are at least 10 years old.
Jadenu Sprinkle may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use Jadenu Sprinkle if you have severe kidney or liver disease, advanced cancer, a blood cell or bone marrow disorder, or low levels of platelets in your blood.
Jadenu Sprinkle can harm your liver or kidneys. Call your doctor at once if you have swelling, shortness of breath, pain in your upper stomach, loss of appetite, little or no urinating, dark urine, clay-colored stools, or jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).
Jadenu Sprinkle may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding. Call your doctor at once if you have symptoms of stomach bleeding such as bloody or tarry stools, or coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
severe liver or kidney disease;
advanced cancer;
a bone marrow disorder; or
low levels of platelets in your blood.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:...
