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Hepacor Tablet

Manufactured byINTAS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
ContainsL-Ornithine L-Aspartate
Description
Hepacor Tablet is used in the treatment of liver diseases. It helps restore the normal functioning of the liver and reduces levels of a toxic chemical called ammonia in the blood. It is also used to reduce confusion caused by hepatic encephalopathy (a decline in brain function that occurs due to severe liver disease). Hepacor Tablet is less likely to cause side effects. In some cases, you may experience nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, etc. These symptoms are usually mild and subside with time. Consult your doctor if they persist or worsen. Hepacor Tablet may be taken with or without food. Take the medicine as directed by the doctor. Take it at the same time daily for the ease of remembering. Do not crush, chew or break the tablet. Swallow it whole with a glass of water. Avoid taking more or less than the recommended dose. Hepacor Tablet should not be taken if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor about all your current medications, including herbs and supplements, as they may interact with Hepacor Tablet and cause undesired effects. Inform your doctor if you have kidney problems. If you are pregnant or are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Hepacor Tablet

  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Diarrhoea
  • Allergic skin reaction

Uses of Hepacor Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

  • Liver disease
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for Hepacor Tablet to show its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which Hepacor Tablet remains active in the body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Hepacor Tablet.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Due to the lack of safety information, consult your doctor before taking Hepacor Tablet if you are pregnant.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    It is unknown if Hepacor Tablet passes into the breastmilk. Hence consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

Allergy

Avoid taking Hepacor Tablet if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), breathing difficulty, dizziness, etc.

Severe kidney impairment

Hepacor Tablet is not recommended for use if you have severe kidney problems as it may worsen your condition.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Due to the lack of safety information, consult your doctor before taking Hepacor Tablet if you are pregnant.

Breast-feeding

It is unknown if Hepacor Tablet passes into the breastmilk. Hence consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
General warnings

Use in children

Hepacor Tablet is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age since the safety and efficacy data are not clinically established.

Missed Dose

Avoid missing a dose of Hepacor Tablet. In case you miss a dose, take the medicine as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Do not take more than the recommended dose of Hepacor Tablet. Seek emergency medical treatment in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Hepacor Tablet can be taken with or without food. Take this tablet at the same time daily for ease of remembering. Do not chew, crush, or break the tablet. Swallow it whole with a glass of water. Never take more than the prescribed dose. Take it for the recommended duration for best results. Do not discontinue taking Hepacor Tablet without consulting with your doctor.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
Hepacor Tablet increases the levels of amino acids (ornithine and aspartic acid) in your body. It supports liver function and reduces levels of a toxic chemical called ammonia in the blood.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Hepatoprotective Agent

Schedule

Schedule H

Core.ac.uk. 2022. [online] Available at: [Accessed 13 July 2022].

https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/47262911.pdf
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Information on this page was last updated on 22 Jul 2022

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