Let's take a minute to talk about your medication.

This is Jadenu. This medicine treats high levels of iron in the blood. It may have other uses, too.

Jadenu is often taken once a day at the same time each day. You should take it exactly as your doctor tells you to. You should take it on an empty stomach OR with a low-fat snack. You should drink a glass of water with each dose.

Jadenu comes in tablets and sprinkle granules. If you take the tablet, talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have problems swallowing it. If you take the granules, sprinkle the full dose onto a soft food, like applesauce, and eat it right away. 

Common side effects include nausea and diarrhea. These effects are normal if they are mild and should go away. Other common side effects include a skin rash, vomiting and stomach pain. If these happen, you should let your doctor know. You should not drive or do other hazardous tasks if this medicine makes you feel dizzy. If these or other effects become reasons you want to stop taking this medicine, please talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

As with any medicine, more serious side effects can occur. With Jadenu, these include allergic reactions and stomach bleeding, ulcers or tears. Your doctor will check your eyesight and hearing and will watch for problems with the kidneys, liver and blood cells. To help keep this medicine safe for you, you should talk to your doctor about which symptoms to watch for, and when to report them.

You should always check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking other medicines, especially antacids and pain relievers. 

Women must talk to their doctors before becoming pregnant or breastfeeding.

For best results with Jadenu, ask about helpful support services that are available.