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Kelfer-250Mg Capsule is used to treat iron overload caused by frequent blood transfusions in patients with thalassemia syndromes when current chelation therapy is inadequate. It contains Deferiprone, which works by attaching to iron and helps your body pass the extra iron out in the urine. Thus, it helps treat iron overload. In some cases, Kelfer-250Mg Capsule may cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and reddish/brown discolouration of the urine.
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Kelfer-250Mg Capsule is indicated to remove excess iron from the body. It is used to treat iron overload caused by frequent blood transfusions in patients with thalassemia syndromes when current chelation therapy is inadequate.
Kelfer-250Mg Capsule contains Deferiprone, which works by attaching to iron and helps your body pass the extra iron out in the urine. Thus, it helps treat iron overload.
In some cases, Kelfer-250Mg Capsule may cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and reddish/brown discolouration of the urine. Most of these side effects may not require medical attention and resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to the doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.
If you are allergic to any components in Kelfer-250Mg Capsule , please inform your doctor. Do not take Kelfer-250Mg Capsule if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. The safety and effectiveness have not been established in children. Keep the doctor informed about your health condition and medications to rule out any side effects.
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Kelfer-250Mg Capsule belongs to the group of medicines called iron chelators used to remove excess iron from the body. It is used to treat iron overload caused by frequent blood transfusions in patients with thalassemia syndromes when current chelation therapy is inadequate. Kelfer-250Mg Capsule contains Deferiprone, which works by attaching to iron in the body so that it can be removed from the body. Thus, it helps treat iron overload.
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Do not take Kelfer-250Mg Capsule if you are allergic to any of its components, if you have a very low/low blood cell count, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Consult the doctor if you become pregnant during treatment with Kelfer-250Mg Capsule . Stop using Kelfer-250Mg Capsule and consult the doctor immediately if you experience signs of infection like fever, chills, body pain, skin sores, or sore throat. Inform the doctor if you have a weak immune system or liver or kidney disease. Let the doctor know if you are taking any prescription/non-prescription medicines, mineral/vitamin supplements or herbal products.
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Alcohol
Unsafe
Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Kelfer-250Mg Capsule as it may make the side effects worse.
Pregnancy
Unsafe
Deferiprone belongs to pregnancy category D. Do not take Kelfer-250Mg Capsule if you are pregnant as it may cause foetal harm.
Breast Feeding
Unsafe
It is not known if Deferiprone passes into breast milk. Avoid breastfeeding during treatment with Kelfer-250Mg Capsule and for two weeks after the last dose.
Driving
Safe if prescribed
Kelfer-250Mg Capsule is unlikely to affect your ability to drive. However, drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.
Liver
Caution
The safety and efficacy of Kelfer-250Mg Capsule in patients with severe liver problems have not been established. Please consult the doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Kidney
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Please consult the doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Children
Caution
The safety and effectiveness of Kelfer-250Mg Capsule in children have not been established.
Kelfer-250Mg Capsule is used to remove excess iron from the body. It is used to treat iron overload caused by frequent blood transfusions in patients with thalassemia syndromes when current chelation therapy is inadequate.
Kelfer-250Mg Capsule works by attaching to iron in the body and facilitating its removal.
Kelfer-250Mg Capsule may cause reddish/brown discolouration of urine. Do not worry, as this is a very common side effect and is not harmful. However, if you have any concerns, talk to your doctor.
Maintain a gap of 4 hours between Kelfer-250Mg Capsule and mineral/vitamin supplements and antacids containing polyvalent cations like iron, aluminium, and zinc.
The common side effects of the Kelfer-250Mg Capsule are nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, reddish/brown discoloration of urine, headache, diarrhoea. However, these symptoms vanish as your body adjusts to the medication. If these symptoms become worse, please consult a doctor for relief.
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