Kelfer-500mg 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-500mg 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-500mg 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-500mg Capsule , please inform your doctor. Do not take Kelfer-500mg 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.

Kelfer-500mg 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-500mg 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.

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Abdominal pain
• Reddish/brown discolouration of urine
• Headache
• Diarrhoea

Do not take Kelfer-500mg 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-500mg Capsule . Stop using Kelfer-500mg 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.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Inform the doctor if you are taking immunosuppressants (tocilizumab, everolimus), antacids (sucralfate), or herbal products (milk thistle).

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform the doctor if you have liver impairment or agranulocytosis/neutropenia (very low/low white blood cell count).

• TOCILIZUMAB
• EVEROLIMUS
• SUCRALFATE

• Follow a well-balanced diet.
• Reduce the intake of iron-rich foods like red meat.
• Donate blood regularly.
• Avoid using iron cookware.
• Do not take vitamin C foods that are rich in iron.

• The doctor may advise regular blood tests to monitor blood count and iron load in the body.
• Women of childbearing potential must use effective contraception during treatment and for 6 months after the last dose.
• Men should use effective contraception during treatment and for 3 months after the last dose.

Iron overload: Iron overload is a condition in which the body has too much iron. It usually occurs due to a condition known as hemochromatosis. Excess iron may poison organs and lead to conditions like cancer, liver cirrhosis, and irregular heartbeat. Symptoms may include general weakness, joint pain, fatigue, stomach pain, and weight loss.