Febuxostat and Jadenu

• Generic Name: febuxostat
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Uloric

Febuxostat reduces the production of uric acid in your body. A build-up of uric acid can cause gout symptoms.

Febuxostat is used to keep uric acid levels from getting to high in people with gout.

Febuxostat is for use only in people who cannot take another medicine called allopurinol, or when allopurinol has stopped working.

Febuxostat may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: deferasirox
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Exjade, Jadenu, Jadenu Sprinkle

Jadenu binds to iron and removes it from the bloodstream.

Jadenu is used to treat iron overload caused by blood transfusions in adults and children at least 2 years old.

Jadenu is also used to treat chronic iron overload syndrome caused by a genetic blood disorder in adults and children who are at least 10 years old.

Jadenu may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.