KELFER 500MG CAP

Overview

KELFER 500MG CAP is a Schedule H drug.

KELFER 500MG CAP is composed of: DEFERIPRONE (500.0 MG)

Deferiprone binds to iron and removes it from the blood stream. Deferiprone is used to treat iron overload caused by blood transfusions in people with certain hereditary red blood cell disorders (thalassemia syndrome).

Usage

DEFERIPRONE is generally used to treat: Thalassemia, Heart Failure, Diabetes Mellitus

Frequently 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 500MG CAP is generally taken With Food.

Precautions for KELFER 500MG 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 Vision

Common Side-Effects

DEFERIPRONE : Fever, Chills, Fatigue (tiredness), Weakness (generalized), Hoarse Voice

Serious 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 Failure

Technical Classification

DEFERIPRONE is categorized as: ANTIDOTES / MISCELLANEOUS AGENTS

Available Alternatives for KELFER 500MG CAP

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

KELFER 500MG CAP

INR 394.95 for 50 CAPSULES

DEFERIPRONE 500.0 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

DEFERIPRONE		DEFERIPRONE
KELFER 250MG CAP	INR 200 for 50 CAPSULES	DEFERIPRONE 250 MG
KELFER 250MG CAPULE	INR 226.76 for 50 CAPSULES	DEFERIPRONE 250.0 MG