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deferasirox · Medicine question

Can Exjade (deferasirox) film-coated tablets be taken with food?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Exjade (deferasirox) film-coated tablets may be taken with a light meal or on an empty stomach.

Sources for this answer

Exjade film-coated tabletsNovartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.2 Posology and method of administration · Version 13Document updated 5 March 2026

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