Kelfer 500 Capsule
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Product introduction
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.
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
Benefits of Kelfer 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.
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, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Kelfer 500 Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
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.
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.
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.
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.
Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is advised in these patients while taking this medicine.
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.
Regular monitoring of liver function tests is advised in patients with liver disease while taking this medicine.
What if you forget to take Kelfer Capsule?
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.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
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.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Pyridone derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
BLOOD RELATED
Action Class
Iron chelating agents
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
Magaldrate may decrease the absorption of Deferiprone.
Ensure a gap of at least 4 hours between taking Deferiprone and Magaldrate.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of low blood cell counts.
Do not consume Deferiprone with Mercaptopurine. If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor. They may
Concurrent use may increase the risk of fall in white blood cell count.
If concurrent use can not be avoided, your doctor may monitor your blood cell counts.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of fall in white blood cell count.
If concurrent use can not be avoided, your doctor may monitor your blood cell counts.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of low blood cell counts.
Your doctor may monitor your blood cell count and adjust the doses as per the observations.
Patient concerns
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 d*
50%
Iron overload
36%
Others
14%
*Transfusion dependent thalassemia
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
42%
Average
40%
Poor
18%
What were the side-effects while using Kelfer 500 Capsule?
No Side Effec*
35%
Headache
12%
Joint pain
12%
Nausea
6%
Muscle pain
6%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Kelfer Capsule?
With food
43%
Empty stomach
29%
With or witho*
29%
*With or without food
Please rate Kelfer 500 Capsule on price
Expensive
53%
Average
39%
Not Expensive
8%
FAQs
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.
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Country of origin: India
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