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1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE

1.1 Acute Iron Intoxication

Deferoxamine Mesylate for injection is indicated as an adjunct to standard measures for the treatment of acute iron intoxication.

1.2 Chronic Iron Overload

Deferoxamine mesylate is indicated for the treatment of transfusional iron overload in patients with chronic anemia.

1.3 Limitations of Use

Deferoxamine mesylate is not indicated for the treatment of primary hemochromatosis (since phlebotomy is the method of choice for removing excess iron in this disorder).

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