Hepagard Tablet
Product introduction
Hepagard Tablet is used in the treatment of liver disease. It protects the liver from harmful chemical substances and improves the functioning of the liver.
Hepagard Tablet must be administered under the supervision of healthcare professionals. The course of the treatment should be completed for better results.
This medicine is well tolerated with little or no side effects. However, if you experience any symptoms which you think are due to the medicine, inform your doctor. If any kind of allergic reaction (severe rashes, difficulty in swallowing, shortness of breath, swelling, etc.) occurs, you must call for immediate medical help.
Inform your doctor before taking the medicine if you have any other medical conditions or are taking any other medications. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should take it only if advised by the doctor. While taking the medicine, your doctor may advise regular blood tests to monitor blood creatinine and blood/urine urea levels.
Uses of Hepagard Tablet
- Treatment of Liver disease
Benefits of Hepagard Tablet
In Treatment of Liver disease
Hepagard Tablet protects the liver from damage against harmful chemicals known as free radicals, thereby improving overall health of the liver. This helps the liver to perform its normal functions. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. 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 Hepagard 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 Hepagard
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
How to use Hepagard 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. Hepagard Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Hepagard Tablet works
Hepagard Tablet is a combination of two amino acids which works by protecting the liver from harmful chemical substances (free radicals), thus preventing liver damage.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Hepagard Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Hepagard Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Hepagard Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Hepagard Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Hepagard Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Hepagard Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Hepagard Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Hepagard Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- You will be regularly monitored for blood creatinine and blood/urine urea levels.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to any of its ingredients.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Amino acids
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
Amino acids
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Hepagard Tablet
Thrice A Day
43%
Twice A Day
38%
Once A Day
19%
What are you using Hepagard Tablet for?
Others
89%
Nutritional d*
11%
*Nutritional deficiencies
How much was the improvement?
Poor
71%
Average
19%
Excellent
10%
What were the side-effects while using Hepagard Tablet?
No Side Effec*
50%
Abdominal pai*
50%
*No Side Effect, Abdominal pain
How do you take Hepagard Tablet?
Empty stomach
50%
With food
50%
Please rate Hepagard Tablet on price
Expensive
67%
Average
33%
FAQs
Is it ok to take alcohol when taking Hepagard Tablet?
No, it is not recommended to take alcohol when on Hepagard Tablet. It is a medicine given in cases of liver failure. Although, there are no reported interaction. Still, in cases of liver failure, alcohol should be avoided as it could worsen your complication of liver disease.
What is Hepagard Tablet?
Hepagard Tablet is made up of two amino acids. It is most commonly used in cases of liver diseases in order to prevent it from abnormal brain function called hepatic encephalopathy.
Is it safe to give Hepagard Tablet to pregnant or lactating women?
Hepagard Tablet is not recommended for use in pregnant or breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. It is advised that if your doctor prescribes you this medicine then you must discuss all the risks and benefits associated with this medicine.
What is the use of Hepagard Tablet in the treatment of hepatic encephalopathy (HE)?
Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a brain disorder which occurs in patients with liver failure. In liver failure, there is increased bacterial growth in the intestine which leads to an accumulation of ammonia in blood. This deteriorating condition of the liver starts affecting the functioning of the brain, causing Hepatic encephalopathy. Hepagard Tablet works by detoxifying the ammonia from the blood, hence decreasing the free ammonia from the body. This, as a result, helps decrease the abnormal functioning of the brain caused due to liver failure.
How is Hepagard Tablet given?
Hepagard Tablet can be given orally, with or without food. Your doctor will suggest the appropriate dose depending on the patient’s health condition and severity of the disease.
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