Kelfer Capsule 500mg (Deferiprone)
Kelfer Capsule 500mg (Deferiprone) 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.
USES OF KELFER CAPSULE
- Treatment of Iron overload
BENEFITS OF KELFER CAPSULE
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.