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Hepexa M Tablet

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Product introduction

Hepexa M Tablet is used to treat fatty liver with diabetes. It works by improving blood flow and eliminating harmful toxins from the liver. Therefore, it decreases the production of glucose in the liver, increases insulin sensitivity, and restores normal liver function.

Hepexa M Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It must be taken with food to avoid stomach upset. If you miss a dose, 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.

It may cause side effects like nausea, taste change, loss of appetite, diarrhea, stomach pain, and sticky stools. However, these are temporary and usually subside on their own. Please consult your doctor in case these side effects do not resolve or persist for a longer duration.

Before taking Hepexa M Tablet, inform your doctor if you have any kidney, liver or heart problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Your doctor will check your kidney function tests before starting treatment with it. Avoid excessive alcohol intake while taking it as this may increase the risk of developing some side effects.

Uses of Hepexa M Tablet

Benefits of Hepexa M Tablet

In Fatty liver with diabetes

Fatty liver disease is a condition where there is an increased buildup of fat in the liver. This affects the functioning of the liver and makes you unhealthy. Hepexa M Tablet improves the overall health of the liver and helps it to perform its normal functions. Hepexa M Tablet also controls high blood glucose (sugar) levels. To make the medicine more effective and for general health benefits, try to avoid smoking and alcohol, maintain a healthy weight and indulge in some kind of exercise daily.

Side effects of Hepexa M 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 Hepexa M

  • Nausea
  • Taste change
  • Loss of appetite
  • Diarrhea
  • Stomach pain
  • Sticky stools

How to use Hepexa M 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. Hepexa M Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Hepexa M Tablet works

Hepexa M Tablet is a combination of two medicines:.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Hepexa M Tablet.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Hepexa M Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Hepexa M Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
CAUTION
Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Hepexa M Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Hepexa M Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Hepexa M Tablet is, however, not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advisable while you are taking this medicine.
Liver
CAUTION
Hepexa M Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Hepexa M Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Hepexa M Tablet is generally started with low dose in patients with mild to moderate liver disease and its use is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

What if you forget to take Hepexa M Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Hepexa M 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

  • Hepexa M Tablet is used for the treatment of fatty liver disease and to manage your blood sugar level.
  • Take Hepexa M Tablet after you have eaten a meal or with a snack, as this will reduce the chance of an upset stomach.
  • Your doctor may check your liver function as well as blood sugar levels before starting the treatment and regularly thereafter.
  • Lifestyle changes like a low-fat and sugar diet, exercise, losing weight, not smoking, and cutting down on the amount of alcohol you normally drink may help this medication work better.

Fact Box

Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL

Patient concerns

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Fatty liver, diabetes(controlled with allopathic medicine)
Dr. Aanchal Maheshwari
Ayurveda
Take livomyn tab 2 tablet twice, cytozen capsule twice, avoid fried and oily completely
Fatty liver, report atteched here with Sonography report show fatty liver
Dr. Sunil Sekhri
Diabetology
Send scan copy of US reprot
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Name: Eris Lifesciences Ltd
Address: 8th Floor, Commerce House IV, Prahladnagar, Ahmedabad – 380015 Gujarat, India
Country of origin: India

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