

Desferal 500mg Injection
Written By Dr. Sakshi Jain, MS, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma, MBA, MBBS,
Last updated on 12 Sep 2026 | 01:02 AM (IST)


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General Information



Product introduction
Desferal 500mg Injection is generally administered by a healthcare professional. You should not self-administer this medicine.
Using of Desferal 500mg Injection may cause few side effects such as flushing (a sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), rash, decreased blood pressure and abdominal pain. If the side effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor.
Uses of Desferal Injection
Benefits of Desferal Injection
Iron overload is a condition where iron accumulates in the body due to repeated transfusions or certain medical conditions. If left unmanaged, it can damage the liver, heart, and other organs. Desferal 500mg Injection helps reduce iron levels in the body, lowering the risk of long-term complications and supporting organ health.
Transfusion-dependent thalassemia is a blood disorder where the body cannot make enough healthy red blood cells, leading to severe anemia. To manage this, patients require frequent blood transfusions, which gradually lead to a buildup of excess iron in the body. Desferal 500mg Injection helps by binding to this excess iron and removing it through urine and stool. This supports safe long-term transfusion therapy by preventing iron from harming vital organs.
Side effects of Desferal Injection
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
- Hypersensitivity
- Fungal infection
- Cardiovascular disorders
- Gastrointestinal disturbance
- Hematological disorder
- Liver disorder
- Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain
- Urogenital disorders
- Nervous system disorder
- Respiratory disorder
- Eye disorder
- Hearing disorder
How to use Desferal Injection
How Desferal Injection works
Quick tips
- Desferal 500mg Injection is used to reduce excess iron from the body.
- Desferal 500mg Injection may cause your urine to turn a red/brown color. This is the iron being removed from your body and is nothing for you to worry about as it is quite harmless.
- If you are taking any antacid, take them 2 hours before or after Desferal 500mg Injection.
- Desferal 500mg Injection may cause dizziness. It is advisable not to drive or operate any machinery until you feel normal again.
- Inform your doctor if you have any liver or kidney disease.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving
If you experience dizziness or other central nervous disturbances, or impairment of vision with the use of Desferal 500mg Injection then you should refrain from driving a vehicle.

Kidney
Use of Desferal 500mg Injection is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

Interaction with drugs
Prochlorperazine (Oral Route)
Prochlorperazine (Injection Route)
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Habit Forming
Therapeutic Class
Action Class
Related lab tests
References
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- Kosnett MJ. Heavy Metal Intoxication & Chelators. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 1010.
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. p. 365-66.
- Deferoxamine. Stein, Switzerland: Novartis Pharma Stein AG; 2011. [Accessed 6 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:




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Address: Sandoz House, Shiv Sagar Estate, Worli Mumbai -400 018, India
Vendor Details
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Desferal 500mg Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Lab tests offered by us
- CBC (Complete Blood Count)
- FBS (Fasting Blood Sugar)
- Thyroid Profile Total (T3, T4 & TSH)
- HbA1c (Glycosylated Hemoglobin)
- PPBS (Postprandial Blood Sugar)
- Lipid Profile
- Vitamin D (25-Hydroxy)
- Urine R/M (Urine Routine & Microscopy)
- Coronavirus Covid -19 test- RT PCR
- LFT (Liver Function Test)
- KFT (Kidney Function Test)
- TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) Ultrasensitive
- ESR (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate)
- Uric Acid, Serum
- Vitamin B12
- CRP (C-Reactive Protein), Quantitative
- Urine C/S (Urine Culture and Sensitivity)
- Serum Electrolytes
- Serum Calcium
- Serum Creatinine
- Diabetes Screening (HbA1C & Fasting Sugar)
- KFT with Electrolytes (Kidney Function Test with Electrolytes)
- Cholesterol - Total
- Hb (Hemoglobin)
- Complete Hemogram (CBC & ESR)














