- Overview
- Uses
- Benefits
- Side Effect
- How to use
- How It works
- What if you forget to take?
- Safety Advice
- FAQ
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Last Updated On: Dec 13, 2024
Heptral-400mg
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Product Overview
HEPTRAL 400MG TABLET contains S-Adenosyl-L-Methionine which belongs to the group of medicines called Amino acid derivatives. It is used to treat liver problems such as intrahepatic cholestasis (ICP; block in bile flow), liver cirrhosis, hepatitis and alcoholic liver disease in adults.
It can also be used to treat ICP of pregnancy and can reduce the fatigue caused by chronic liver problems. It also helps to reduce joint pain (osteoarthritis), fibromyalgia (severe muscle pain with memory and mood problems), anxiety, depression and other mental illnesses.
Uses
It is used in adults to treat:
- Intrahepatic cholestasis (ICP) in patients with or without liver disease
- Intrahepatic cholestasis during pregnancy
- Liver diseases (liver cirrhosis, hepatitis and alcoholic liver disease)
- Fatigue caused due to chronic liver problems
- Anxiety, depression and other mental illnesses
- Osteoarthritis (joint pain)
- Fibromyalgia (severe muscle pain causing memory and mood changes)
Side Effect
- Nausea
- Stomach pain
- Diarrhea
- Bloating
- Stomach discomfort
How to use
Take HEPTRAL 400MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not cursh or chew the medicine. It is preferably taken before meals.
Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
How It works
HEPTRAL 400MG TABLET protects your liver against various toxins (free radicals) and helps your liver to function normally. It improves the levels of glutathione (an antioxidant) in the liver which helps in preventing further liver cell damage.
It also increases the levels of certain chemical messengers (such as dopamine, noradrenaline, adrenaline, serotonin, melatonin) in the brain that can stabilize mood and mental health. It can also reduce the production of certain chemicals in the body that causes pain and inflammation.
What if you forget to take?
If you forget to take a dose of HEPTRAL 400MG TABLET, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is time to take the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next one at regular times. Do not take a double dose of HEPTRAL 400MG TABLET to compensate a missed dose, as it could lead to toxicity.
Safety Advice for Heptral-400mg
PREGNANCY
HEPTRAL 400MG TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless considered necessary by the physician. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.
BREASTFEEDING
HEPTRAL 400MG TABLET is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless considered necessary by the physician. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can [HEPTRAL] reduce liver damage?
Yes. HEPTRAL 400MG TABLET protects your liver against various toxins (free radicals) and helps your liver to function normally. It also improves the levels of glutathione (an antioxidant) in the liver which helps in preventing further liver cell damage.
Can HEPTRAL 400MG TABLET be used to reduce anxiety?
HEPTRAL 400MG TABLET has been shown to reduce anxiety. It works by increasing the levels of certain chemicals within the brain that controls mood and mental health.