Kelfer 500 Capsule
Manufacturer
Cipla Ltd
Salt Composition
Deferiprone (500mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Kelfer 500 Capsule is a medicine used to treat chronic iron overload caused by frequent blood transfusions, removing excess iron and reducing the risk of organ damage.
Dosage Form
Capsule
Introduction
Kelfer 500 Capsule may be taken with or without food. Take it regularly at a fixed time each day to get the maximum benefit of the medicine. Take it as long as the doctor has prescribed it. Do not stop taking the medicine unless the full course is completed. The most common side effects of Kelfer 500 Capsule include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and urine discoloration. If any of these side effects bother you or if you experience any other symptoms which you think is due to the medicine, inform your doctor.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Kelfer 500 Capsule may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety Information
Side Effects
Nausea Vomiting Abdominal pain Urine discoloration
Alcohol Warning
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Kelfer 500 Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding Warning
Kelfer 500 Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnancy Warning
Kelfer 500 Capsule is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
How it works
Kelfer 500 Capsule traps and removes excess iron which is then excreted mainly in the stools. This reduces the risk of organ damage.
Quick Tips
Kelfer 500 Capsule may cause your urine to turn a red/brown color. This is the iron being removed from your body and is nothing for you to worry about as it is quite harmless. Inform your doctor if you also have upper stomach pain, clay-colored stools, or jaundice (yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes). If you are taking any antacid, take them 2 hours before or after Kelfer 500 Capsule. In order to prevent nausea, try taking Kelfer 500 Capsule after eating some food.
