Kelfer 500 Capsule

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Kelfer 500 Capsule

Discover how Kelfer 500 Capsule, formulated by Cipla Ltd with Deferiprone (500mg), can assist with Treatment of Iron overload. This page provides a comprehensive overview of this medication, including its primary applications and further detailed information to support your understanding. Feel free to add it to your favorites or compare it with other available options.

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  • Salt Combination: Deferiprone (500mg)
  • Brand: Cipla Ltd
  • Uses: Treatment of Iron overload

Description

  • Kelfer 500 Capsule is a medicine used in the treatment of chronic iron overload caused due to frequent blood transfusion
  • It helps removes excess iron and reduces the risk of it causing organ damage
  • 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.

Cautions

Liver: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: There is limited information available on the use of Kelfer 500 Capsule in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor. Regular monitoring of liver function tests is advised in patients with liver disease while taking this medicine.
Kidney: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: There is limited information available on the use of Kelfer 500 Capsule in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.^Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is advised in these patients while taking this medicine.
Driving: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: It is not known whether Kelfer 500 Capsule alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Breast feeding: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: 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.
Pregnency: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: 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.
Alcohol: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Kelfer 500 Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Action: Iron chelating agents
Therapeutic class: BLOOD RELATED
Habit Forming: No
Chemical Class: Pyridone derivative

Uses

Uses of Kelfer 500 Capsule

  • In Treatment of Iron overload Iron overload, as the name suggests, means excess of iron in the human body
  • Too much iron can cause organ damage, which can lead to conditions such as cancer, irregular heartbeat and cirrhosis of the liver
  • Symptoms are related to conditions that arise from iron overload such as high blood sugar levels (diabetes), darkening of the skin, abnormal heart rhythm or arthritis
  • By using Kelfer 500 Capsule, this excess of iron can be decreased to safe levels by removing it from the body through stools
  • This helps to reduce the risk of organ damage and prevents further complications
  • Take Kelfer 500 Capsule as prescribed by the doctor to get the maximum benefit.
Missed Doses
If you miss a dose of Kelfer 500 Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Side Effects

Common and Known Side effects of Kelfer 500 Capsule
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Abdominal pain
  • Urine discoloration

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