Jadenu and NP Thyroid 15

• 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.

• Generic Name: thyroid desiccated
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Armour Thyroid, Nature-Throid, Westhroid, Thyroid Porcine, NP Thyroid, WP Thyroid

Desiccated (dried) thyroid is a combination of hormones that are normally produced by your thyroid gland to regulate the body's energy and metabolism. Desiccated thyroid is given when the thyroid does not produce enough of this hormone on its own.

Desiccated thyroid treats hypothyroidism (low thyroid hormone). It is also used to treat or prevent goiter (enlarged thyroid gland), and is also given as part of a medical tests for thyroid disorders.

This medicine should not be used to treat obesity or weight problems.