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Medicines deferasiroxQuestion & answer

deferasirox · Medicine question

What is the mean elimination half-life of deferasirox?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

The mean elimination half-life of deferasirox ranged from 8 to 16 hours.

Sources for this answer

Exjade film-coated tabletsNovartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties · Version 14Document updated 16 July 2026

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