⚕ Rx (Prescription Required)Vitamins, Minerals & NutritionIron-Chelating Agents

Deferasirox

Active pharmaceutical substance formulated in Jan Aushadhi generic products for Vitamins, Minerals & Nutrition treatment.

🧴 Clinical Application

Take orally once daily on an EMPTY STOMACH: at least 30 minutes before food with water, at the same time each day. Dispersible tablets: Disperse the tablet completely by stirring in a glass of water, apple juice, or orange juice (100-200 mL) until a fine suspension forms, and drink immediately. Rinse glass with a little juice/water and drink residue. Do NOT chew or swallow tablets whole.

⚠️ Side Effects

Common: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, skin rash, mild serum creatinine elevation, transaminase rises. Rare/Severe: Acute renal failure, cytopenias, hepatic failure, gastrointestinal hemorrhage/ulceration, and auditory/visual disturbances (cataracts, hearing loss).

🛡️ Safety Warnings

Black Box Warning: Renal failure, hepatic failure, and gastrointestinal hemorrhage (can be fatal); monitor serum creatinine and creatinine clearance in duplicate prior to initiation and monthly thereafter. Monitor serum ferritin monthly. Perform baseline and annual auditory and ophthalmologic testing.

Jan Aushadhi Products containing Deferasirox

Found 5 generic formulation(s) containing this active ingredient.

⚕ Rx OnlyIron-Chelating Agents

Deferasirox Dispersible Tablets 180mg

Tablets
10's

Deferasirox Dispersible Tablets (180mg, 250mg, 360mg, 400mg, 500mg) is an oral tridentate iron-chelating agent on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. It selectively binds ferric iron (Fe3+) in a 2:1 ratio, promoting fecal iron excretion and clearing excessive toxic systemic iron stores without redistributing iron to the brain. Indicated for treatment of chronic iron overload due to frequent blood transfusions in patients with beta-thalassemia major, sickle cell disease, and other chronic anemias (age >=2 years), and non-transfusion-dependent thalassemia syndromes.

⚕ Rx OnlyIron-Chelating Agents

Deferasirox Dispersible Tablets 250mg

Tablets
30's

Deferasirox Dispersible Tablets (180mg, 250mg, 360mg, 400mg, 500mg) is an oral tridentate iron-chelating agent on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. It selectively binds ferric iron (Fe3+) in a 2:1 ratio, promoting fecal iron excretion and clearing excessive toxic systemic iron stores without redistributing iron to the brain. Indicated for treatment of chronic iron overload due to frequent blood transfusions in patients with beta-thalassemia major, sickle cell disease, and other chronic anemias (age >=2 years), and non-transfusion-dependent thalassemia syndromes.

⚕ Rx OnlyIron-Chelating Agents

Deferasirox Dispersible Tablets 360mg

Tablets
10's

Deferasirox Dispersible Tablets (180mg, 250mg, 360mg, 400mg, 500mg) is an oral tridentate iron-chelating agent on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. It selectively binds ferric iron (Fe3+) in a 2:1 ratio, promoting fecal iron excretion and clearing excessive toxic systemic iron stores without redistributing iron to the brain. Indicated for treatment of chronic iron overload due to frequent blood transfusions in patients with beta-thalassemia major, sickle cell disease, and other chronic anemias (age >=2 years), and non-transfusion-dependent thalassemia syndromes.

⚕ Rx OnlyIron-Chelating Agents

Deferasirox Dispersible Tablets 400mg

Tablets
10's

Deferasirox Dispersible Tablets (180mg, 250mg, 360mg, 400mg, 500mg) is an oral tridentate iron-chelating agent on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. It selectively binds ferric iron (Fe3+) in a 2:1 ratio, promoting fecal iron excretion and clearing excessive toxic systemic iron stores without redistributing iron to the brain. Indicated for treatment of chronic iron overload due to frequent blood transfusions in patients with beta-thalassemia major, sickle cell disease, and other chronic anemias (age >=2 years), and non-transfusion-dependent thalassemia syndromes.

⚕ Rx OnlyIron-Chelating Agents

Deferasirox Dispersible Tablets 500mg

Tablets
30's

Deferasirox Dispersible Tablets (180mg, 250mg, 360mg, 400mg, 500mg) is an oral tridentate iron-chelating agent on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. It selectively binds ferric iron (Fe3+) in a 2:1 ratio, promoting fecal iron excretion and clearing excessive toxic systemic iron stores without redistributing iron to the brain. Indicated for treatment of chronic iron overload due to frequent blood transfusions in patients with beta-thalassemia major, sickle cell disease, and other chronic anemias (age >=2 years), and non-transfusion-dependent thalassemia syndromes.

Brand Equivalents & Price Comparison

Compare Jan Aushadhi generic prices against popular commercial brands for Deferasirox.

Generic FormulationPack SizeJan Aushadhi PriceCommercial Brand EquivalentsAvg. Commercial PriceSavings
Deferasirox Dispersible Tablets 180mg10's₹46.88OLEPTISS₹1386.0097% Save
Deferasirox Dispersible Tablets 250mg30's₹65.63DESIROX₹916.2593% Save
Deferasirox Dispersible Tablets 360mg10's₹79.69DEFRIJET₹612.0087% Save
Deferasirox Dispersible Tablets 400mg10's₹90.94DESIFER₹759.3388% Save
Deferasirox Dispersible Tablets 500mg30's₹112.50DEFESEM₹1366.8692% Save

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Get answers to common queries about Deferasirox generics.

How many Jan Aushadhi products contain Deferasirox?+
This directory currently lists 5 Jan Aushadhi generic product(s) containing Deferasirox as an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API). The count reflects the July 2026 PMBI catalog snapshot.
Does Deferasirox require a prescription at Jan Aushadhi Kendras?+
Yes. Deferasirox is classified as a prescription-required (Rx) ingredient under applicable Indian drug schedules. You must present a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner to obtain it at a Jan Aushadhi Kendra.
What is the lowest listed price for Deferasirox at Jan Aushadhi?+
Based on the July 2026 PMBI catalog, the lowest listed MRP for a Deferasirox formulation is ₹46.88. Individual prices vary by pack size and dosage form. Use the product links above for the exact MRP of each formulation.
Are Jan Aushadhi Deferasirox products clinically equivalent to branded versions?+
Jan Aushadhi generics contain the same declared active pharmaceutical ingredient (Deferasirox) at the same concentration as branded counterparts and must meet CDSCO quality standards. However, inactive excipients, release mechanisms, and manufacturing processes can differ between manufacturers. Never switch a prescribed medicine without consulting your doctor.
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