Hepox 140mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat chronic (long standing) liver diseases, and a complication of liver disease known as cirrhosis of the liver. It works by protecting the liver from harmful chemical substance and also increases the alcohol elimination from blood and tissues.

Hepox 140mg Tablet should be taken with 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 is diarrhea. Some other side effects include nausea, stomach upset, stomach pain, and hair loss. 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 of 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, all other medicines you are taking. Avoid drinking alcohol as it might increase side effects.

Uses of Hepox Tablet

Liver cirrhosis
Chronic liver disease

Benefits of Hepox Tablet

In Liver cirrhosis

Hepox 140mg Tablet belongs to a class of drugs known as hepatoprotectives. 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.

In Chronic liver disease

Hepox 140mg Tablet is used to treat chronic (long-standing) liver diseases and may be used alone or with other medicines. It protects the liver cells from toxins and helps the liver to perform its normal functions. Once you start this treatment, it is likely that you will be taking it for a long time. To make the medicine more effective and for general health benefits, stop smoking, maintain a healthy weight, and do not drink too much alcohol.

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Side effects of Hepox 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 Hepox

Nausea
Diarrhea
Indigestion
Loss of appetite
Stomach pain
Upset stomach
Back pain
Hair loss
Dizziness
Itching

How to use Hepox 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. Hepox 140mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Hepox Tablet works

Hepox 140mg Tablet is obtained from milk thistle seeds (Silybum marianum). It has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that protect liver cells from harmful effects of toxic chemicals (called free radicals) as well as some other medicines.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Hepox 140mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Hepox 140mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Hepox 140mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

SAFE

Hepox 140mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Hepox 140mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Hepox 140mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Hepox 140mg Tablet is recommended.

What if you forget to take Hepox Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Hepox 140mg 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

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Fact Box

Chemical Class

Flavonoid

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Action Class

Hepatoprotectives

Patient concerns

Suffering from chronic liver parenchymal disease since last three months is it curable and what food habit will follow?

Dr. Sfurti Mann

Internal Medicine

Liver cirrhosis can not be cured. Cause of liver cirrhosis needs to be worked up as well as upper GI endoscopy to look for varies. Avoid alcohol & pain killers .

Liver cirrhosis & fatty liver gastric problem

Dr. Ankur Kumar Tanwar

Ayurveda

Ok please review with all reports and if possible meet me personally in clinic

User feedback

What are you using Hepox Tablet for?

Alcoholic fat*

50%

Others

50%

*Alcoholic fatty liver disease

FAQs

What is Hepox 140mg Tablet? What is it used for?

Hepox 140mg Tablet belongs to a class of medicines known as hepatoprotective medicines which means that they protect the liver. It is used to treat chronic (long-standing) liver diseases. It is also used to treat severe cases of liver disease known as cirrhosis of the liver. Hepox 140mg Tablet accelerates alcohol clearance from the blood and therefore also helps in the treatment of fatty liver due to alcoholism.

How does Hepox 140mg Tablet work for the liver?

Hepox 140mg Tablet is obtained from milk thistle seed (Silybum marianum). Hepox 140mg Tablet works by increasing the process of alcohol elimination from blood and tissues. This provides faster recovery from alcohol intoxication and as a result protects the liver from damage against harmful chemicals known as free radicals. Thereby, it helps to improve overall health of the liver.

How to use Hepox 140mg Tablet?

Hepox 140mg Tablet should be taken with food. Take it in the dose and duration advised by the doctor. 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 the maximum benefit of Hepox 140mg Tablet.

What are the side effects of Hepox 140mg Tablet?

The most common side effects are nausea, upset stomach, loss of appetite, stomach or back pain, hair loss, dizziness, itching and diarrhea. However, these effects are not observed in every patient. If you are worried about them or they do not go away, inform your doctor. 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 Hepox 140mg Tablet be used in pregnancy and lactation?

Hepox 140mg Tablet may not be safe to be used in pregnant and breastfeeding women. Please consult your doctor before taking Hepox 140mg Tablet if you are planning to conceive, pregnant or breastfeeding to prevent harmful effects on the baby.

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