DEFRATAJ Strength Navigator - Find the Right Unit Size

DEFRATAJ strength navigator - 5 strengths, weight-based dosing examples, tender strength mix planning.


DEFRATAJ is supplied in five strengths of Deferasirox dispersible tablet. This navigator helps you identify the right strength(s) for your patient population or procurement programme.

Available Strengths #

StrengthTypical UseProduct Page
100 mgSmall-body-weight pediatric patients; fine-grained dose titration; MDS low starting doseView 100 mg
125 mgPediatric intermediate weight; flexible titration incrementsView 125 mg
250 mgPediatric and small adults; most commonly used in MDS titrationView 250 mg
400 mgAdult maintenance dose - very common in tender programmesView 400 mg
500 mgAdult maintenance / high-dose titration; efficient tablet countView 500 mg

Indicative Weight-Based Dosing (Dispersible Tablet) #

Starting dose is typically 20 mg/kg/day; adjust per indication and response. Always follow locally approved prescribing information.

Patient WeightStarting Dose (mg)Example Combination
10 kg (pediatric)200 mg2 x 100 mg
15 kg300 mg1 x 125 + 1 x 250 / 3 x 100 (rounded)
20 kg400 mg1 x 400
30 kg600 mg1 x 500 + 1 x 100
50 kg (adult)1000 mg2 x 500
70 kg1400 mg2 x 500 + 1 x 400

Examples illustrative only; refer to the SmPC for authoritative dosing guidance.

Tender & Bulk Planning #

For tender and bulk programmes, a typical strength mix includes:

  • 60-70% adult strengths (400 mg, 500 mg)
  • 20-25% titration strengths (250 mg)
  • 10-15% pediatric fine-titration (100 mg, 125 mg)

Exact mix depends on target population (pediatric thalassemia programme vs adult SCD programme vs MDS programme).

Next Steps #