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Kelfer 250 Capsule 50.0 capsules in 1 bottle

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Kelfer 250 Capsule is a product of Cipla Ltd
Composition: Deferiprone (250mg)

Pack of 50 capsule

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    All Details About Kelfer 250 Capsule

    Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Kelfer 250 Capsule

    Description:

    Kelfer 250 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 250 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 250 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.

    Uses:

    Directions For Use:

    Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Kelfer 250 Capsule may be taken with or without food.

    Side Effects:

    Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

    Ordinary side effects of Kelfer

    • Nausea
    • Vomiting
    • Abdominal pain
    • Urine discoloration

    Warning & Precautions:

    Alcohol
    CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
    It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Kelfer 250 Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
    Pregnancy
    CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
    Kelfer 250 Capsule is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.
    Breast feeding
    CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
    Kelfer 250 Capsule may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.
    Driving
    CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
    It is not known whether Kelfer 250 Capsule alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.
    Kidney
    CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
    There is limited data available on the use of Kelfer 250 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.
    Liver
    CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
    There is limited data available on the use of Kelfer 250 Capsule in patients with liver disease.
    Regular monitoring of liver function tests is advised in patients with liver disease while taking this medicine.

    FAQs:

    What is Kelfer 250 Capsule used for?

    Kelfer 250 Capsule is used to reduce iron overload caused due to frequent blood transfusions in patients suffering from thalassemia (inherited autosomal recessive blood disorder) when other drugs like deferoxamine are inadequate or contraindicated

    How does Kelfer 250 Capsule work?

    Kelfer 250 Capsule is a chelating agent. It binds to excess iron in body, promoting its removal from the body and preventing iron toxicity.

    Written by:
    Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
    M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

    Reviewed by:
    Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
    M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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