Does Ferriprox® interact with other prescription medicines?
Interactions between deferiprone and other medicinal products have not been reported. However, since deferiprone binds to metallic cations, the potential exists for interactions between deferiprone and trivalent cation-dependent medicinal products such as aluminium based antacids. Therefore, it is not recommended to ingest aluminium based antacids and deferiprone at the same time. The safety of concurrent use of Ferriprox® and vitamin C has not been formally studied. Based on the reported adverse interaction that can occur between deferoxamine (another chelator) and vitamin C, caution should be used when administering Ferriprox® and vitamin C concurrently.
