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The following are treatments for iron toxicity: 1  Removal of the patients blood, one unit at a time. This is the cheapest, safest, and most efficient way to reduce siderosis. 2  Dietary restriction.
However, it should be utilized if co-ingestants are suspected. In acute or chronic iron toxicity, chelation therapy with deferoxamine is indicated for patients with serum iron levels >350 mcg/dL who have evidence of toxicity, or levels of >500 mcg/dL regardless of signs or symptoms (see Medication).