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Medicines deferiproneQuestion & answer

deferiprone · Medicine question

What is the elimination half-life of deferiprone in most patients?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

The elimination half-life of deferiprone in most patients is 2 to 3 hours.

Sources for this answer

Ferriprox 100 mg/ml oral solutionChiesi Limited · emc · SmPC §5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties · Version 5Document updated 24 February 2023

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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