The half-life of deferasirox is between 8 and 16 hours allowing once a day dosing. Two molecules of deferasirox are capable of binding to 1 atom of iron which are subsequently eliminated by fecal excretion.
The duration for which deferasirox remains active in the body is between 8 and 16 hours, allowing for a once-daily dosage regimen. Two molecules of deferasirox are capable of binding to a single iron ion, which is then expelled through the bowels.