Drug information on Kelfer (250mg) (Deferiprone) from Cipla Limited

Medical Condition(s) for which Kelfer (250mg) may be prescribed

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Abdominal pain, diarrhea and joint pain.

Adult: Oral- 25 mg/kg 3 times/day, up to 100 mg/kg/day.

It comes as a capsule to take by mouth, with or without food.

Contraindicated in patients with abnormal decrease in white blood cells.

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of liver and kidney impairment, decrease in blood counts, during pregnancy and lactation.

• Monitor blood counts regularly.

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Stop the medication if neutrophil count decreases.

Oral: Store it at room temperature (30°C).