Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 How Do I Take It?
- 5 Precautions for KELFER 250MG CAP and its Constituents
- 6 Symptoms of Overdosage
- 7 Common Side-Effects
- 8 Serious Side-Effects
- 9 Disease Interactions
- 10 Technical Classification
- 11 Available Alternatives for KELFER 250MG CAP
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Overview
KELFER 250MG CAP is a Schedule H drug.KELFER 250MG CAP is composed of: DEFERIPRONE (250 MG)
Deferiprone binds to iron and removes it from the
Usage
DEFERIPRONE is generally used to treat: Thalassemia, Heart Failure, Diabetes MellitusFrequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Studies indicate Risk – Doctor advice is must
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe
How Do I Take It?
KELFER 250MG CAP is generally taken With Food.Precautions for KELFER 250MG CAP and its Constituents
Avoid taking an herbal supplement containing milk thistle while you are taking deferiprone. Do not use other iron chelating medicines such as deferasirox (Exjade) or Deferoxamine (Desferal), unless your doctor has told you to.
Symptoms of Overdosage
DEFERIPRONE over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing, Eyes Blurred VisionCommon Side-Effects
DEFERIPRONE : Fever, Chills, Fatigue (tiredness), Weakness (generalized), Hoarse VoiceSerious Side-Effects
DEFERIPRONE : Black (tar) Colored Stools, Chills, Cough, Fever, Lower Back Pain, Difficulty Urinating, Pale Skin, Shortness Of Breath, Throat Soreness, White Spots, Fatigue (tiredness), Weakness (generalized)Disease Interactions
DEFERIPRONE can interfere with: Neutropenia, Bacterial Infection, Fungal Infection, Acute Liver FailureTechnical Classification
DEFERIPRONE is categorized as: ANTIDOTES / MISCELLANEOUS AGENTSAvailable Alternatives for KELFER 250MG CAP
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
KELFER 250MG CAP | INR 200 for 50 CAPSULES | DEFERIPRONE 250 MG |
KELFER 250MG CAPULE | INR 226.76 for 50 CAPSULES | DEFERIPRONE 250.0 MG |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
DEFERIPRONE | DEFERIPRONE | |
KELFER 500MG CAP | INR 394.95 for 50 CAPSULES | DEFERIPRONE 500.0 MG |