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Is Exjade (deferasirox) recommended during pregnancy?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Exjade (deferasirox) is not recommended during pregnancy unless clearly necessary, as no clinical data on exposed pregnancies are available, animal studies showed reproductive toxicity at maternally toxic doses, and the potential human risk is unknown.

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Exjade film-coated tabletsNovartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 14Document updated 16 July 2026

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