Asunra Tablet Dispersible 400mg

About Asunra Tablet Dispersible 400mg

Asunra Tablet Dispersible 400mg Uses

• Long term iron overload caused by repeated blood transfusions
• Iron overload in thalassaemia major and sickle cell disease
• Iron overload in some non transfusion dependent thalassaemia syndromes
• Helps lower high ferritin levels and protect organs from iron damage
• Used in children aged two years and above, under specialist care

Asunra Tablet Dispersible 400mg formula

• Deferasirox 400 mg

Available forms

• Dispersible tablet 400 mg
• Dispersible tablet 100 mg
• Pack of 30 tablets (5 strips of 6)

How to use Asunra Tablet Dispersible 400mg?

• The tablet should be stirred into water, apple juice, or orange juice until fully dispersed
• It should not be swallowed whole, chewed, or crushed
• The mixture is best drunk right away, and the glass rinsed and drunk again
• It is usually taken once daily on an empty stomach, at least 30 minutes before food

Contraindications

• Should not be used by patients allergic to deferasirox or any ingredient
• Should not be used with severe kidney impairment
• Should not be used with advanced cancer or high-risk bone marrow disorders
• Should not be used with low platelet counts below the limit set by the doctor
• Should not be given to children below 2 years

Risks and warnings

• Use with caution: if you have kidney or liver disease, as regular blood tests are needed to check function
• Report at once: if you notice black stools, vomiting blood or severe stomach pain, as stomach bleeding may occur
• Use with caution: if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, and use it only when your doctor advises
• Tell your doctor about other medicines: NSAIDs, steroids, warfarin and aluminium antacids may raise bleeding risk or reduce effect
• Use extra protection: as this medicine may make hormonal birth control less reliable, so another method may be needed
• Avoid alcohol: as it may add to the risk of stomach irritation and liver strain
• Do not exceed the recommended dose: as an overdose may cause kidney or liver injury, vomiting and diarrhoea

Asunra Tablet Dispersible 400mg Side Effects

• Nausea, vomiting or diarrhoea
• Stomach pain or discomfort
• Skin rash or itching
• Rise in blood creatinine, usually noticed on blood tests
• Rare hearing or vision changes, which need regular checks
• Rare serious kidney, liver or stomach bleeding problems, such as black stools or yellow eyes

Storage Conditions

• Store at room temperature, below 25°C
• Protect from direct sunlight and moisture
• Keep in the original blister until use
• Keep out of reach of children