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Discussion Forums => Thalassemia Major => Topic started by: FatsT on February 08, 2018, 06:54:29 AM

Title: Exjade dosage
Post by: FatsT on February 08, 2018, 06:54:29 AM

How does one split the exjade dosage?how does it work?

Title: Re: Exjade dosage
Post by: Nomad on February 08, 2018, 12:03:20 PM

Hello F. It's actually not really important How to split the dose since exjade is supposed to be a once a day medication. The idea to do so is that you can be covered for 24 hours. Best way would be to take 2 tablets every 12 hours if you have to take 4. If your dosage is 3 or 5 tablets you can decide whether it's best to take the most in the morning or in the evening... it's actually up to you.
But the effect is really better by splitting up, I can tell.

Title: Re: Exjade dosage
Post by: FatsT on February 08, 2018, 01:21:20 PM

Does it help minimise side effects by splitting it?

Title: Re: Exjade dosage
Post by: Canadian_Family on February 08, 2018, 01:58:47 PM

If there are symptomatic side effects such as stomach discomfort, lack of appetite, nausea etc. then splitting will help with the side effects.

Title: Re: Exjade dosage
Post by: Andy Battaglia on February 09, 2018, 10:31:37 PM

It lessens the side effects and guarantees a true 24/7 coverage.