After a brief period of unavailability, Kelfer is now available in Bangladesh Thalassaemia Foundation, says a press release by the foundation.
Kelfer (deferiprone) is an iron chelator administered in the form of capsules to the patients of thalassaemia major.
The main advantage of the drug — it is easy to administer and cheap. It is being used in many countries for the treatment of thalassaemia, informed Dr Abdur Rahim, Secretary General of Bangladesh Thalassaemia Foundation.
The drug is available in the office of the foundation located at House # 36, Road # 27, Dhanmondi, Dhaka 1209. Phone: 01915458065, 01915538339.