Alcoliv Tablet

Reviewed By Dr. Sachin Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS

Last updated on 23 Jan 2026 | 10:15 AM (IST)

Alcoliv Tablet is an antioxidant medicine used to treat alcoholic fatty liver. It works by protecting the liver from harmful chemical substances and also increases the alcohol elimination from the blood and tissues.

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General Information

Contains

Metadoxine (500mg)

Marketer

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Alcoliv Tablet should be taken with or without food. The dose will depend on what you are being treated for and your body weight. This medicine needs to be taken regularly to get the most benefit and you may have to take it for several months or longer, so try to get into a routine. Keep using it as prescribed even if your symptoms disappear.

The most common side effects are nausea, upset stomach, and diarrhea. Not everyone gets side effects. If you are worried about them, or they do not go away, let your doctor know. If you have problems with diarrhea your doctor may reduce the dose or stop the treatment. Drink enough water or fluids to stay hydrated in case of severe diarrhea.

Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. Using this medicine can reduce or increase the effect of some other medicines, so tell your doctor about all the other medicines you are taking.

Uses of Alcoliv Tablet

Treatment of Alcoholic fatty liver disease

Benefits of Alcoliv Tablet

Treatment of Alcoholic fatty liver disease
Alcoliv Tablet belongs to a class of drugs known as hepatoprotectives. It fastens the clearance of alcohol from the blood and therefore helps in the treatment of fatty liver due to alcoholism. In the long term, it protects the liver from damage against harmful chemicals known as free radicals, thereby improving the overall health of the liver.

Take it in the dose and duration advised by the doctor. Do not stop taking it even if your symptoms disappear. To make the medicine more effective and for general health benefits, stop smoking, maintain a healthy weight, and do not drink too much alcohol.

Side effects of Alcoliv Tablet

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 Alcoliv

Nausea
Upset stomach
Diarrhea

How to use Alcoliv Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Alcoliv Tablet may be taken with or without food.

How Alcoliv Tablet works

Alcoliv Tablet is an antioxidant. It works by protecting the liver from harmful chemical substances (free radicals). It also works by increasing alcohol elimination from the blood and tissues, thus preventing liver damage.

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Quick tips

It protects the liver cells from toxins and helps the liver to perform its normal functions.
Take it as per the dose and duration suggested by your doctor.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Drink plenty of fluids and inform your doctor if diarrhea persists or if you find blood in your stools.
Consult with your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Alcoliv Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Alcoliv Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Alcoliv Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Alcoliv Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Alcoliv Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Alcoliv Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment is recommended.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Alcoliv with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Severe

Altretamine (Oral Route)

Do not consume Altretamine with Metadoxine. Metadoxine may reduce the efficacy of Altretamine.

Moderate

Phenytoin (Oral Route)

Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.Doctor may monitor your liver function. Metadoxine may raise blood levels of Phenytoin.

Moderate

Phenytoin (Injection Route)

Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.Doctor may monitor your liver function. Metadoxine may raise blood levels of Phenytoin.

Moderate

Levodopa (Oral Route)

Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms. Metadoxine may slow down the removal of Levodopa from the body.

Mild

Nitrofurantoin (Oral Route)

Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms. Metadoxine may reduce blood levels of Nitrofurantoin.

Frequently asked questions

What is Alcoliv Tablet? What is it used for?

Alcoliv Tablet belongs to a class of medicines known as hepatoprotective medicines which means that they protect the liver. It is used to treat chronic and acute alcohol intoxication. Alcoliv Tablet accelerates alcohol clearance from the blood and therefore, also helps in the treatment of fatty liver due to alcoholism.

How does Alcoliv Tablet work?

Alcoliv Tablet works by increasing the rate of alcohol clearance from blood and tissues, which leads to faster recovery from alcohol intoxication. This in long term protects the liver from damage against harmful chemicals known as free radicals, thereby improving overall health of the liver.

How to use Alcoliv Tablet?

Alcoliv Tablet may be taken with or without food as prescribed by the doctor. Take it in the dose and duration advised by the doctor. Swallow the tablet whole; do not crush, break or chew. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and your total body weight. It is advised to follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit of Alcoliv Tablet.

What are the side effects of Alcoliv Tablet?

The most common side effects associated with Alcoliv Tablet include nausea, upset stomach and diarrhea. However, these effects are not observed in all patients. If you are worried about them or they do not go away, let your doctor know. If you have problems with diarrhea your doctor may reduce the dose or stop the treatment. Drink enough water or fluids to stay hydrated in case of severe diarrhea.

Can Alcoliv Tablet be used in pregnancy and lactation?

Alcoliv Tablet is not advised to be taken by pregnant and breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before taking Alcoliv Tablet if you are planning to conceive, pregnant or breastfeeding to prevent harmful effects on the baby.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Pyridoxine derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Action Class

Hepatoprotective Agents

Related lab tests

Bilirubin Total

Liver Function Test

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User feedback

Patients taking Alcoliv Tablet

Twice A Day

53%

Once A Day

39%

Thrice A Day

What are you using Alcoliv Tablet for?

Alcoholic fatty liver disease

75%

Non-alcoholic fatty liver

10%

Others

10%

Cholestatic liver diseases

How much was the improvement?

Excellent

48%

Average

43%

Poor

10%

What were the side-effects while using Alcoliv Tablet?

No Side Effect

29%

Diarrhea

14%

Upset stomach

14%

Itching

14%

Nausea

14%

How do you take Alcoliv Tablet?

With food

86%

With or without food

14%

Please rate Alcoliv Tablet on price

Average

57%

Expensive

43%

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Name: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Address: Khasra No. 1335-1340,Near EPIP- I, Vill - Bhatoli Kalan ,Baddi, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, 173205 || Plot no 107/108,Namli block , Ranipool, East Sikkim 737135

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Country of origin: India

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Alcoliv Tablet

Benefits of Alcoliv Tablet

Side effects of Alcoliv Tablet

How to use Alcoliv Tablet

How Alcoliv Tablet works

All substitutes for Alcoliv Tablet

Viboliv Tablet

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Altretamine (Oral Route)

Phenytoin (Oral Route)

Phenytoin (Injection Route)

Levodopa (Oral Route)

Nitrofurantoin (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

What is Alcoliv Tablet? What is it used for?

How does Alcoliv Tablet work?

How to use Alcoliv Tablet?

What are the side effects of Alcoliv Tablet?

Can Alcoliv Tablet be used in pregnancy and lactation?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Bilirubin Total

Liver Function Test

References

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What were the side-effects while using Alcoliv Tablet?

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