Deferoxamine Suppliers & Bulk Manufacturers

Deferoxamine is used to treat chronic iron overload caused by repeated blood transfusions, commonly seen in conditions like thalassemia, sickle cell disease, and certain anemias. It is also used for acute iron poisoning. It works by binding excess iron and helping the body eliminate it.

Deferoxamine is made from the active compound deferoxamine mesylate, a chelating agent that binds free iron and forms a stable complex that can be excreted from the body.

Deferoxamine is marketed under trade names such as Desferal and other region-specific brands.

Major manufacturers include Novartis (producer of Desferal) and several licensed pharmaceutical companies in different regions who produce generic formulations.

The generic name of the product is deferoxamine mesylate.

It is available under brand names such as Desferal, with additional region-specific branded generics depending on the market.

Deferoxamine is manufactured in multiple countries including Switzerland, the United States, and India, depending on the pharmaceutical company producing it. The exact manufacturing location varies by manufacturer.