METBAX 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.

METBAX 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 Metbax Tablet

Alcoholic fatty liver disease

Benefits of Metbax Tablet

In Alcoholic fatty liver disease

METBAX 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.

Side effects of Metbax 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 Metbax

Nausea
Upset stomach
Diarrhea

How to use Metbax 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. METBAX TABLET may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Metbax Tablet works

METBAX 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 METBAX TABLET. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

METBAX 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 METBAX TABLET during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether METBAX 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 METBAX TABLET in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of METBAX TABLET in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Metbax Tablet?

If you miss a dose of METBAX TABLET, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.\n

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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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

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Hepatoprotectives

Patient concerns

1.Alcoholic fatty liver gr -ll. 2. above Cholesterol

Dr. Sfurti Mann

Internal Medicine

Quit alcohol Get evaluated by a physician or DM gastro enterologist

What is the diet for non alcoholic fatty liver

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetology

Lifestyle changes including Weight loss by restricting calorie intake, regular exercise

I am suffering from liver disorder . Sgpt and sgot is increasing day by day plzz provide solution

Dr. Anshul Varshney

Physician

Hello, Welcome to 1mg. I am Anshul Varshney for your help. Yes your liver enzymes are raised which requires evaluation of the cause. Most common causes of such liver derangement's are Alcohol, Viral hepatitis, Non alcoholic fatty liver disease, Drugs. Since you don't consume any alcohol, so alcohol induced hepatitis is ruled out. So, we should evaluate the other causes, and if no other cause is found, you would require to discuss with your doctor about stopping this drug. I would advise you to get following investigations done: 1. HBsAg for Hepatitis B. 2. Anti HCV Antibody for Hepatitis C. 3. Ultrasound Abdomen. A lot many times, the liver dysfunction is due to Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD). So, if you have any evidence of fatty liver in Ultrasound and your other tests are negative, this rise is liver enzyme would be attributed to NAFLD. For this you need to reduce your weight, reduce fat in diet and if required your doctor may prescribe you Ursedeoxycolic Acid for the same. Make sure that you don't take any pain killers without your doctor's advise. I hope it helps. Stay Healthy

User feedback

What are you using Metbax Tablet for?

Others

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Alcoholic fat*

50%

*Alcoholic fatty liver disease

How much was the improvement?

Excellent

67%

Average

33%

What were the side-effects while using METBAX TABLET?

Skin rash

100%

How do you take Metbax Tablet?

With food

100%

Please rate METBAX TABLET on price

Expensive

100%

FAQs

Q. What is METBAX TABLET? What is it used for?

METBAX 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. METBAX TABLET accelerates alcohol clearance from the blood and therefore, also helps in the treatment of fatty liver due to alcoholism.

Q. How does METBAX TABLET work?

METBAX 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.

Q. How to use METBAX TABLET?

METBAX 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 METBAX TABLET.

Q. What are the side effects of METBAX TABLET?

The most common side effects associated with METBAX 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.

Q. Can METBAX TABLET be used in pregnancy and lactation?

METBAX TABLET is not advised to be taken by pregnant and breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before taking METBAX TABLET if you are planning to conceive, pregnant or breastfeeding to prevent harmful effects on the baby.

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