Condition

Sickle Cell Disease

Medications to manage sickle cell disease, pain crises, and complications

11 drugs
7 OTC
4 Prescription

Iron chelator

iron remover

1

Deferasirox

Prescription

Excess iron in the body (iron overload) caused by repeated blood transfusions, such as in sickle cell disease or thalassemia patients who receive regular blood transfusions

Oleptiss 180mg Film-coated TabletOleptiss 360mg Film-coated TabletOleptiss 90mg Film-coated Tablet

Haematinic

Blood tonic / Iron supplement with vitamins

1

Ferric ammonium citrate; Folic acid; Vitamin B12

OTC

Low blood level (anaemia), iron deficiency, weakness and tiredness from low blood, blood building during pregnancy, recovery after heavy blood loss or heavy menstrual periods

Biotonic SyrupCodatemin Blood TonicFerrol SyrupFlexron Blood TonicPiloglobin Syrup

Haematinic

blood tonic / iron supplement

1

Ferric ammonium citrate; Folic acid; Vitamin B12; Vitamin C

OTC

Low blood level (anaemia), iron deficiency, blood loss during menstruation, boosting blood production during pregnancy, general weakness and tiredness from low blood

Lafiaron Blood TonicLafiaron Capsules

Haematinic

Blood builder / Iron supplement

1

Ferrous fumarate; Folic acid; Vitamin B12

OTC

Anaemia (low blood), iron deficiency, blood building during pregnancy, tiredness and weakness from low blood, poor nutrition, recovery after heavy blood loss

Ferrodan Plus CapsuleIronmax

Vitamin

B-vitamin supplement

1

Folic acid

OTC

Anaemia caused by low folic acid (common in pregnancy), prevention of birth defects in unborn babies (spina bifida), supporting healthy pregnancy, treating folate deficiency from poor diet or certain illnesses

Alben Folic Acid Tablet 5mgArchy Folic Acid TabletDana Folic Acid TabletsDr. Meyer’s Folic Acid TabletEmzor Folic Acid TabletSagar Folic Acid 5mg Tablets

Vitamin supplement

B-complex vitamins

1

Folic acid; Vitamin B12

OTC

Low blood (anaemia), prevention of birth defects during pregnancy, nerve problems from vitamin B12 deficiency, tiredness and weakness from low vitamins, support during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Dr. Meyer's Folic Acid + B12 TabletMeCure's Folic Acid TabletRGI Folic Acid Plus Vitamin B12

Antineoplastic / Disease-modifying agent for sickle cell disease

cancer-fighting medicine

1

Hydroxycarbamide

Prescription

Sickle cell disease (to reduce painful crises), certain blood cancers like chronic myeloid leukaemia, polycythaemia vera (too many red blood cells), some types of head and neck cancer

Hydroxyurea 1000mg Film Coated TabletsHydroxyurea CapsuleHyxroxyurea 100mg Film Coated TabletOxyurea Capsules

Iron supplement and vitamin

haematinic

1

Iron; Folic acid

OTC

Iron deficiency anaemia (low blood level), prevention of low blood during pregnancy, folic acid deficiency, tiredness and weakness from low blood

Afrabron TabletsGlobak Chewable TabletsGlobak Syrup

Multivitamin and Mineral Supplement with Amino Acid

Helps build strong bones and teeth

1

L-Lysine ; Vitamin A; Vitamin B1; Vitamin B2; Vitamin B6; Vitamin B12; Vitamin C; Vitamin D3; Vitamin E; Biotin; Folic acid; Niacin; Pantothenic acid; Iodine; Iron; Magnesium; Manganese; Zinc

OTC

Poor nutrition, vitamin and mineral deficiency, low appetite, weakness and tiredness, boosting immunity, supporting growth in children, recovering from illness, general body weakness, poor diet due to busy lifestyle

Jawaron TonicMezvite Multivitamin Syrup

Antibiotic

Penicillin

1

Phenoxymethylpenicillin

Prescription

Throat infections (tonsillitis, sore throat), ear infections, mouth and gum infections, mild chest infections, skin infections, prevention of rheumatic fever

Ethipanta 250mg TabletPenvard TabletsPhenopen-V 250mg Tablet

Opioid painkiller

analgesic

1

Tramadol Hydrochloride

Prescription

Moderate to severe body pain, post-surgery pain, injury pain, chronic pain conditions, joint pain, back pain

Aarodol 100 CapsuleAarodol 50 CapsuleAC-Tramadol CapsuleAccesslife Tramadol CapsulesAdmadol CapsuleAfi Tramadol CapsulesAlben Tramadol Hydrochloride CapsuleAlmtra 100mg Capsules

When to see a doctor

Seek care if you notice any of the following

  • If you have severe chest pain or difficulty breathing, go to your nearest clinic or hospital immediately.
  • If you have a fever over 38°C (100.4°F) that lasts for more than 3 days, go to your nearest clinic or hospital.
  • If you experience severe headaches, confusion, or seizures, go to your nearest clinic or hospital immediately.
  • If you have severe pain in your abdomen, back, or joints that does not respond to your usual pain relief medication, go to your nearest clinic or hospital.
  • If you notice a change in your urine output, such as not being able to pass urine or passing very little urine, go to your nearest clinic or hospital.

For guidance only — always consult a qualified healthcare provider.