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Desferal 500 mg/1

deferoxamine mesylate · INJECTION, POWDER, LYOPHILIZED, FOR SOLUTION · Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation

No Recall History
Plain English

Desferal (deferoxamine mesylate) is an injectable medication used to treat iron overload in the body, a condition that can occur in patients who receive multiple blood transfusions or have certain blood disorders. It works by binding to excess iron and helping your body remove it through urine.

Key Facts

Brand Name
Desferal
Generic Name
deferoxamine mesylate
NDC Code (Product)
0078-0467
Manufacturer
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
Strength
500 mg/1
Dosage Form
INJECTION, POWDER, LYOPHILIZED, FOR SOLUTION
Route
INTRAMUSCULAR, INTRAVENOUS, SUBCUTANEOUS
Marketing Status
Application #
NDA016267
Marketing Start
04/02/1968

Recall History

No Recall History

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Desferal used for?

Desferal (deferoxamine mesylate) is an injectable medication used to treat iron overload in the body, a condition that can occur in patients who receive multiple blood transfusions or have certain blood disorders. It works by binding to excess iron and helping your body remove it through urine.

Is Desferal a controlled substance?

Desferal is not classified as a controlled substance by the DEA.

What is the generic name for Desferal?

The generic name for Desferal is deferoxamine mesylate. There are 7 other brand versions of deferoxamine mesylate.

What is the NDC code for Desferal 500 mg/1?

The NDC (National Drug Code) for Desferal 500 mg/1 is 0078-0467, listed by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation.

Product NDC

0078-0467

Package NDC

0078-0467-91

Other Desferal Dosages

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