Hepaford: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Hepaford Benefits

Hepaford is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Fatty Liver (Read More - Home Remedies for Fatty Liver)

Other Benefits

Hepaford Dosage & How to Take

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.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Hepaford Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Hepaford is used -

Common

Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhoea
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Hepaford Related Warnings

Is the use of Hepaford safe for pregnant women?

Unknown
Is the use of Hepaford safe during breastfeeding?

Unknown
What is the effect of Hepaford on the Kidneys?

Safe
What is the effect of Hepaford on the Liver?

Safe
What is the effect of Hepaford on the Heart?

Safe

Hepaford Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Hepaford unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Allergy

How to use Hepaford?

General precautions for Hepaford

Frequently asked Questions about Hepaford

Question almost 6 years ago

Is Hepaford safe to use?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Hepaford is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects have been observed at a regular dose which occurs in a few cases only such as diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above side effects.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Hepaford cause hair loss?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

No, Hepaford does not cause hair loss. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking it. For partial hair loss, you are advised to use hair tonic and discuss with the doctor for best possible treatment about hair loss.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I take Hepaford without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

No, Hepaford is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can cause unpleasant effects for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself or herself.

Question about 6 years ago

How to take Hepaford?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Ideally, oral Hepaford should be taken by mouth 2 - 3 times a day or as advised by your doctor. Hepaford can be taken with or with food as the presence of food normally does not affect its absorption from the stomach. Precautions must be taken in patients with diabetes mellitus and fructose intolerance.

Question about 6 years ago

What is Hepaford?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Hepaford is a brand name of L-ornithine L-aspartate and it comes in various dosage forms such as a tablet, sachet, injection, and oral suspension. It belongs to the class of drug known as hepatic protectors. It is a prescription drug that is used in the management of hyperammonemia (high levels of ammonia in blood) that results from liver diseases such as liver cirrhosis (liver damage caused by long-term alcohol consumption or untreated hepatitis), fatty liver (deposition of fat in the liver), and hepatitis (inflammation of liver due to viral infection). Hepaford is also used in the treatment of hepatic encephalopathy (a brain disorder that causes a decline in the functioning of the brain due to the accumulation of ammonia in which results from the liver damage).