Prescription
Iron chelator (iron remover)
Deferasirox
Last reviewed April 2026
Who is this for?
What is this drug?
Deferasirox is a medicine that removes excess iron from your body — it works by grabbing onto extra iron in your blood and helping your body flush it out through your stool.
What is it used for?
Excess iron in the body (iron overload) caused by repeated blood transfusionssuch as in sickle cell disease or thalassemia patients who receive regular blood transfusions
Prescription Required
A doctor's prescription is required to obtain this drug legally.