Metaleev 500 Tablet
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Product introduction
Metaleev 500 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 blood and tissues.
Metaleev 500 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.
Metaleev 500 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 Metaleev Tablet
Benefits of Metaleev Tablet
In Alcoholic fatty liver disease
Metaleev 500 Tablet belongs to a class of drugs known as hepatoprotectives. It fastens 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.
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 Metaleev 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 Metaleev
- Nausea
- Upset stomach
- Diarrhea
How to use Metaleev 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. Metaleev 500 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Metaleev Tablet works
Metaleev 500 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.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Metaleev 500 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Metaleev 500 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Metaleev 500 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Metaleev 500 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 Metaleev 500 Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Metaleev 500 Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Metaleev Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Metaleev 500 Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.\n
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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 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.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Amino acid derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Hepatoprotectives
Interaction with drugs
Taking Metaleev with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
It may also reduce Altretamine side effects on the nervous system. Metadoxine may reduce the efficacy of Altretamine.
Do not consume Altretamine with Metadoxine.
Metadoxine may raise blood levels of Phenytoin.
Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.Doctor may monitor your liver function.
Metadoxine may raise blood levels of Phenytoin.
Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.Doctor may monitor your liver function.
Metadoxine may slow down the removal of Levodopa from the body.
Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.
Metadoxine may reduce blood levels of Nitrofurantoin.
Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.
Patient concerns
FAQs
What is Metaleev 500 Tablet? What is it used for?
Metaleev 500 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. Metaleev 500 Tablet accelerates alcohol clearance from the blood and therefore, also helps in the treatment of fatty liver due to alcoholism.
How does Metaleev 500 Tablet work?
Metaleev 500 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 Metaleev 500 Tablet?
Metaleev 500 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 Metaleev 500 Tablet.
What are the side effects of Metaleev 500 Tablet?
The most common side effects associated with Metaleev 500 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 Metaleev 500 Tablet be used in pregnancy and lactation?
Metaleev 500 Tablet is not advised to be taken by pregnant and breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before taking Metaleev 500 Tablet if you are planning to conceive, pregnant or breastfeeding to prevent harmful effects on the baby.
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Country of origin: India
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