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Ademetionine

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Ademetionine Uses

Ademetionine is used in the treatment of liver disease, cholestatic liver diseases, alcoholic fatty liver disease and Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. It is used in liver condition associated with reduced bile formation (intrahepatic cholestasis).

How Ademetionine works

Ademetionine protects the liver cells from toxins and helps the liver to perform its normal functions.

Common side effects of Ademetionine

Nausea, Diarrhea, Constipation, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Dizziness, Sweating

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Dr. Varun Gupta

MD Pharmacology, MBBS

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Dr. Betina Chandolia

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Dr. Lalit Kanodia

MBA, MD Pharmacology

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Dr. Betina Chandolia

MDS, BDS

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Dr. Ashish Ranjan

MD (Pharmacology), MBBS

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10 Apr 2025 | 04:43 AM (UTC)

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Expert advice for Ademetionine

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.
It protects the liver cells from toxins and helps the liver to perform its normal functions.
It should preferably be taken after meals. One of the doses should always be taken after your evening meal.
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.
Do not take antacids that contain aluminum while you are taking Ademetionine as this decreases the amount of Ademetionine absorbed by your body.
Consult with your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Frequently asked questions for Ademetionine

Ademetionine

Q. What is Ademetionine?

Ademetionine is a natural substance found in cells, tissue, and body fluids. It is produced from methionine, an amino acid containing sulfur, and adenosine triphosphate (ATP). The nutritional supplement is harvested from yeast (fungus) cell cultures.

Q. What is Ademetionine used for?

Ademetionine has been studied extensively for depression, osteoarthritis, and depression. But, there is no conclusive evidence that it is helpful in these conditions.

Q. Who should not use Ademetionine?

Patients with bipolar disorder (an illness characterized by mood swings, from depression to mania) should not be given Ademetionine for depression as it can worsen symptoms of mania. Also, consult your doctor if you are pregnant or nursing mother, have Parkinson’s disease or if you are HIV-positive.

Q. What are the side effects of Ademetionine?

The side effects of Ademetionine are usually not very serious. These side effects include headache, nausea, and diarrhea. However, these effects are not very common.

Q. Is Ademetionine safe to use for long term?

Information on long term safety of Ademetionine is limited. There is one study in which patients took it for 2 years and no serious side effects were reported.