Kelfer 500 Capsule

Deferiprone (500mg)

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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.

Written By Dr. Subita Alagh, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Mekhala Chandra, MD, MBBS,
Last updated on 25 May 2026 | 05:59 PM (IST)

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General Information

Contains

Deferiprone (500mg)

Marketer

Cipla Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

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.

Uses of Kelfer Capsule

Treatment of Iron overload

Benefits of Kelfer Capsule

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.

Side effects of Kelfer Capsule

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

Common side effects of Kelfer

Nausea
Vomiting
Abdominal pain
Urine discoloration

How to use Kelfer Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Kelfer 500 Capsule may be taken with or without food.

How Kelfer Capsule works

Kelfer 500 Capsule traps and removes excess iron which is then excreted mainly in the stools. This reduces the risk of organ damage.

Quick tips

Kelfer 500 Capsule is used to reduce excess iron from the body.
Kelfer 500 Capsule may cause your urine to turn a red/brown color. This is the iron being removed from your body and is nothing for you to worry about as it is quite harmless.
Inform your doctor if you also have upper stomach pain, clay-colored stools, or jaundice (yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes).
If you are taking any antacid, take them 2 hours before or after Kelfer 500 Capsule.
In order to prevent nausea, try taking Kelfer 500 Capsule after eating some food.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Kelfer 500 Capsule

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Kelfer 500 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 500 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 500 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

CAUTION

Kelfer 500 Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is advised in these patients while taking this medicine.

Liver

CAUTION

Kelfer 500 Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Regular monitoring of liver function tests is advised in patients with liver disease while taking this medicine.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Kelfer with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Moderate

Clozapine (Oral Route)

Your doctor may monitor your blood cell count and adjust the doses as per the observations.

Moderate

Azathioprine (Oral Route)

Do not consume Deferiprone with Azathioprine. If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor. They may monitor your blood cell count frequently.

Moderate

Balsalazide (Oral Route)

Do not consume Deferiprone with Balsalazide. If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor. They may monitor your blood cell count frequently.

Moderate

Carbamazepine (Oral Route)

Do not consume Deferiprone with Carbamazepine. If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor. They may monitor your blood cell count frequently.

Moderate

Carbimazole (Oral Route)

Do not consume Deferiprone with Carbimazole. If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor. They may monitor your blood cell count frequently.

Frequently asked questions

What is Kelfer 500 Capsule used for?

Kelfer 500 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 500 Capsule work?

Kelfer 500 Capsule is a chelating agent. It binds to excess iron in body, promoting its removal from the body and preventing iron toxicity.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Methylpyridines

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

BLOOD RELATED

Action Class

Iron Chelators

Related lab tests

Iron Serum

Iron Studies

Total Iron Binding Capacity

References

Deferiprone [EMC Label]. Weil/Rhein, Germany: Lipomed GmbH; 2018 [revised Jan. 2020]. [Accessed 25 Aug. 2020] (online) Available from:

User feedback

Patients taking Kelfer 500 Capsule

Thrice A Day

38%

Once A Day

35%

Twice A Day

28%

What are you using Kelfer Capsule for?

Transfusion dependent thalassemia

50%

Iron overload

36%

Others

14%

How much was the improvement?

Excellent

42%

Average

40%

Poor

18%

What were the side-effects while using Kelfer 500 Capsule?

No Side Effect

35%

Joint pain

12%

Headache

12%

Fatigue

Nausea

How do you take Kelfer Capsule?

With food

43%

Empty stomach

29%

With or without food

29%

Please rate Kelfer 500 Capsule on price

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53%

Average

39%

Not Expensive

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Marketer details

Name: Cipla Ltd
Address: Cipla House, Peninsula Business Park, Ganpatrao Kadam Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai-400013

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Country of origin: India

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Kelfer Capsule

Benefits of Kelfer Capsule

Side effects of Kelfer Capsule

How to use Kelfer Capsule

How Kelfer Capsule works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Clozapine (Oral Route)

Azathioprine (Oral Route)

Balsalazide (Oral Route)

Carbamazepine (Oral Route)

Carbimazole (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

What is Kelfer 500 Capsule used for?

How does Kelfer 500 Capsule work?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Iron Serum

Iron Studies

Total Iron Binding Capacity

References

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