• Heptasil Tablet is a medicine used to treat chronic (long standing) liver diseases, and a complication of liver disease known as cirrhosis of the liver
• It works by protecting the liver from harmful chemical substance and also increases the alcohol elimination from blood and tissues
• Heptasil Tablet should be taken with 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 is diarrhea
• Some other side effects include nausea, stomach upset, stomach pain, and hair loss
• 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 of 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, all other medicines you are taking
• Avoid drinking alcohol as it might increase side effects.

Uses of Heptasil Tablet

• In Liver cirrhosis Heptasil Tablet belongs to a class of drugs known as hepatoprotectives
• 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
• In Chronic liver disease Heptasil Tablet is used to treat chronic (long-standing) liver diseases and may be used alone or with other medicines
• It protects the liver cells from toxins and helps the liver to perform its normal functions
• Once you start this treatment, it is likely that you will be taking it for a long time
• To make the medicine more effective and for general health benefits, stop smoking, maintain a healthy weight, and do not drink too much alcohol.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Heptasil Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Frequestly asked Questions

Common and Known Side effects of Heptasil Tablet

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Indigestion
• Loss of appetite
• Stomach pain
• Upset stomach
• Back pain
• Hair loss
• Dizziness
• Itching