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What adverse reaction was particularly more frequent in elderly patients taking Exjade (deferasirox) than in younger patients?

Name: What adverse reaction was particularly more frequent in elderly patients taking Exjade (deferasirox) than in younger patients?
Published: 2026-11-08T01:42:59.032Z

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Diarrhoea was particularly more frequent in elderly patients taking Exjade (deferasirox) than in younger patients in clinical studies.

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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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