Metadoxil 500mg Tablet

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Metadoxil 500mg 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.

Written By Dr. Anuj Saini, MMST, MBBS,
Reviewed By Dr. Sachin Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS,
Last updated on 01 Jan 2026 | 09:03 PM (IST)

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General Information

Contains

Metadoxine (500mg)

Marketer

Micro Labs Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Metadoxil 500mg 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 Metadoxil Tablet

Treatment of Alcoholic fatty liver disease

Benefits of Metadoxil Tablet

Treatment of Alcoholic fatty liver disease
Metadoxil 500mg 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 Metadoxil 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 Metadoxil

Nausea
Upset stomach
Diarrhea

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

How Metadoxil Tablet works

Metadoxil 500mg 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

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Metadoxil 500mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Metadoxil 500mg 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 Metadoxil 500mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Metadoxil 500mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Metadoxil 500mg Tablet in patients with liver disease.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Metadoxil 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 Metadoxil 500mg Tablet? What is it used for?

Metadoxil 500mg 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. Metadoxil 500mg Tablet accelerates alcohol clearance from the blood and therefore, also helps in the treatment of fatty liver due to alcoholism.

How does Metadoxil 500mg Tablet work?

Metadoxil 500mg 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 Metadoxil 500mg Tablet?

Metadoxil 500mg 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 Metadoxil 500mg Tablet.

What are the side effects of Metadoxil 500mg Tablet?

The most common side effects associated with Metadoxil 500mg 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 Metadoxil 500mg Tablet be used in pregnancy and lactation?

Metadoxil 500mg Tablet is not advised to be taken by pregnant and breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before taking Metadoxil 500mg 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 Metadoxil 500mg Tablet

Twice A Day

65%

Once A Day

25%

Thrice A Day

10%

What are you using Metadoxil Tablet for?

Alcoholic fatty liver disease

50%

Non-alcoholic fatty liver

39%

Others

11%

How much was the improvement?

Excellent

73%

Poor

20%

Average

What were the side-effects while using Metadoxil 500mg Tablet?

No Side Effect

100%

How do you take Metadoxil Tablet?

With or without food

100%

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Name: Micro Labs Ltd
Address: Mamring Namthang Road, Namchi-737132, Sikkim || 27, RACE COURSE ROAD, BANGALORE-560 001, INDIA || Plot no 37 (CA) 147-151 , 279-281 ,Ground Mezzanine , 1st & 2nd Floor K.I.A.D.B JIgani Bomasandra , Link Road, Bangalore - 562106, India

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Metadoxil Tablet

Benefits of Metadoxil Tablet

Side effects of Metadoxil Tablet

How to use Metadoxil Tablet

How Metadoxil Tablet works

All substitutes for Metadoxil 500mg 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 Metadoxil 500mg Tablet? What is it used for?

How does Metadoxil 500mg Tablet work?

How to use Metadoxil 500mg Tablet?

What are the side effects of Metadoxil 500mg Tablet?

Can Metadoxil 500mg 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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