Thalassemia Patients and Friends

Discussion Forums => Iron Chelation Corner => Topic started by: Zaini on October 22, 2010, 03:55:22 PM

Title: Aunra/Exjade for kids under 2 years of age ?
Post by: Zaini on October 22, 2010, 03:55:22 PM

If i am not wrong ,its not approved for kids under 2 years of age in US and Canada right?

Two cases came to my attention,a mother of a toddler who occasionally contacts me for info,told me that doctors are thinking of starting her son on Asunra,when i asked his age he is under two years,a father of a thal girl contacted me on the forum,his daughter is only an year old and she is already on Asunra  ??? is it ok?

Zaini.

Title: Re: Aunra/Exjade for kids under 2 years of age ?
Post by: Andy Battaglia on October 22, 2010, 04:06:03 PM

No, Exjade is approved for two years and older, but not officially approved for under two. Whether or not it is safe for that age is another issue, but official approval is two years and older.

Title: Re: Aunra/Exjade for kids under 2 years of age ?
Post by: Zaini on October 23, 2010, 05:39:52 AM

And this is s case where i personally think we should follow the official approval,i wonder why doctors are prescribing it to such young kids. ???