Metadoxil 500mg Tablet

Here you'll find essential details about Metadoxil 500mg Tablet, a Micro Labs Ltd product containing the salt combination Metadoxine (500mg). Key uses of this medication include Alcoholic fatty liver disease. Take a moment to explore the specific information provided in the 'Detail' section and utilize the wishlist and compare features for a better understanding.

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Salt Combination: Metadoxine (500mg)
Brand: Micro Labs Ltd
Uses: Alcoholic fatty liver disease

Description

Metadoxil 500mg Tablet is an antioxidant medicine used to treat alcoholic fatty liver
It works by protecting the liver from harmful chemical substances and also increases the alcohol elimination from blood and tissues
Metadoxil 500mg Tablet should be taken with or without 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 are nausea, upset stomach, and diarrhea
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 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 about all the other medicines you are taking.

Cautions

Liver:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: There is limited information available on the use of Metadoxil 500mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: There is limited information available on the use of Metadoxil 500mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: It is not known whether Metadoxil 500mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Breast feeding:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Information regarding the use of Metadoxil 500mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Metadoxil 500mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Metadoxil 500mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Action:	Hepatoprotectives
Therapeutic class:	NEURO CNS
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Amino acid derivatives

Uses of Metadoxil 500mg Tablet

In Alcoholic fatty liver disease Metadoxil 500mg Tablet belongs to a class of drugs known as hepatoprotectives
It fastens clearance of alcohol from the blood and therefore helps in the treatment of fatty liver due to alcoholism
In the long term, 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.