Overview
Uses and benefits
Side effects
How to use
How drug works
Safety advice
Missed dose
All substitutes
Quick tips
Fact box
Patient concerns
FAQs

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Hepathion 500 Tablet

Prescription Required

Marketer

Shelton Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

SALT COMPOSITION

Glutathione (500mg)

Storage

Store below 25°C

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Product introduction

Hepathion 500 Tablet is an antioxidant used in the treatment of liver disease and also used as a skin-lightening agent. It also has a number of other health benefits and protects the body cells against damage caused by harmful chemical substances (free radicals).

Hepathion 500 Tablet may be taken with or without food. Take it regularly and at a fixed time each day to get the maximum benefit from it. Inform your doctor before taking the medicine if you have any other medical conditions or are taking any other medications.

Hepathion 500 Tablet is generally well tolerated with little or no side effects. However, if you experience any symptoms which you think are caused by the medicine, inform your doctor. Pregnant and breastfeeding women must take this medicine only with a valid prescription.

Uses of Hepathion Tablet

Liver disease

Benefits of Hepathion Tablet

In Liver disease

Hepathion 500 Tablet is used to treat liver disease as well as reduces the risk of liver damage. It protects the liver cells from toxins and helps the liver to perform its normal functions. 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 Hepathion 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 Hepathion

No common side effects seen

How to use Hepathion 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. Hepathion 500 Tablet may be taken with or without food.

How Hepathion Tablet works

Hepathion 500 Tablet belongs to a class of medications called antioxidants. It 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 Hepathion 500 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Hepathion 500 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

Information regarding the use of Hepathion 500 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

SAFE

Hepathion 500 Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Hepathion 500 Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Hepathion 500 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data suggest dose adjustment may not be needed.

What if you forget to take Hepathion Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Hepathion 500 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.

Hepathion 500 Tablet

₹101.6/Tablet

Oxoneg L-Glutathione Effervescent Tablet | For Stomach Care | Flavour Orange

Ipca Laboratories Ltd

₹104.27/tablet

3% costlier

Glutaup 500mg Tablet

Alniche Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

₹100.6/tablet

1% cheaper

Glutanor Tablet

Winsun Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

₹94/tablet

7% cheaper

TrueBasics Glutathione Tablet

Bright Lifecare Pvt. Ltd.

₹41.63/tablet

59% cheaper

Glutanef 500 Tablet

Sainef Therapeutics Pvt Ltd

₹89/tablet

12% cheaper

Quick tips

You have been prescribed Hepathion 500 Tablet for the treatment of liver disease.
Seek immediate medical attention if you have difficulty in breathing after taking the drug.
Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Do not take if you are allergic to glutathione, milk protein or any of its ingredients.
Avoid if you are suffering from asthma.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Peptides

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Action Class

Antioxidant

Patient concerns

Fatty liver disease with enlarged liver

Dr. Aanchal Maheshwari

Ayurveda

Take cytozen capsule twice, lavanbhasksr churan half spoon twice

Liver disease due to fatty liver

Dr. Deepak Kumar Soni

Ayurveda

Hi kindly share your reports

Is Hepathion 500 Tablet safe?

Hepathion 500 Tablet is safe if used in the exact dose and duration as advised by the doctor.

Is Hepathion 500 Tablet an amino acid?

Yes. Hepathion 500 Tablet is a mixture of non-essential amino acids, since it can be synthesized in the body

Does Hepathion 500 Tablet whiten your skin?

Yes, skin whitening effect of Hepathion 500 Tablet is discovered as one of the side effect at larger doses. Hepathion 500 Tablet inhibits the synthesis of black pigment called melanin and exert its action as a skin whitening agent

Is Hepathion 500 Tablet an antioxidant?

Hepathion 500 Tablet is a powerful antioxidant and prevents any damage to body cells caused by harmful chemical substances (free radicals).

Does Hepathion 500 Tablet cause weight gain, affect fertility, cause cancer?

No. Hepathion 500 Tablet is not known to impair fertility, cause cancer or weight gain.

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References

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