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Heptasil-L is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Heptasil-L depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Heptasil-L is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Is the use of Heptasil-L safe for pregnant women?
Heptasil-L rarely shows harmful effects in in pregnant ladies. Even if it does, the effects are mild
Is the use of Heptasil-L safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Heptasil-L for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Heptasil-L on the Kidneys?
Using Heptasil-L does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Heptasil-L on the Liver?
Heptasil-L is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Heptasil-L on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Heptasil-L for the heart.
Heptasil-L should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Heptasil-L unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Heptasil-L habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Heptasil-L has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Heptasil-L
Taking Heptasil-L with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Heptasil-L
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Heptasil-L with alcohol.
Heptasil-L contains silymarin which is a polyphenolic flavonoid obtained from plant milk thistle (Silybum marianum). It is presumed that Heptasil-L works through multiple mechanisms. It prevents the formation of reactive oxygen species (free radicals) that damages the liver which affects its normal functioning. It also reduces the inflammation and stimulates the liver cells to produce proteins.
Heptasil-L should be taken 2 - 3 times a day or as advised by your doctor. Ideally, Heptasil-L has to be taken with food to avoid stomach upset.
Yes, Heptasil-L lowers the SGPT (serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase or alanine transaminase) levels in the blood. This occurs due to the hepatoprotective (liver protective) action of this drug which helps in preventing the liver damage that lowers the SGPT levels in our blood.
No, Heptasil-L should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Heptasil-L is a brand name of silymarin and it comes in form of tablet, capsule, and suspension. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drug known as polyphenolic flavonoid that possesses antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and cardioprotective properties. It is used for the treatment of liver diseases.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1344-1345