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Letarte Benefits & Uses

Letarte is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Other Benefits

Letarte 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
Geriatric	Disease: Hepatic Encephalopathy Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 5 g Dosage Form: Powder Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult	Disease: Hepatic Encephalopathy Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 5 g Dosage Form: Powder Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Letarte Side Effects

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

Common

Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhoea
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Letarte Related Warnings

Is the use of Letarte safe for pregnant women?

It is not known what effect Letarte will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.

Unknown
Is the use of Letarte safe during breastfeeding?

Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Letarte for breastfeeding women are not known.

Unknown
What is the effect of Letarte on the Kidneys?

Letarte does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Letarte on the Liver?

Letarte is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Letarte on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Letarte for the heart.

Safe

Letarte Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Letarte

Is this Letarte habit forming or addictive?

Letarte does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Letarte will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Letarte does not show any kind of adverse effect.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Letarte is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Letarte Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Letarte

It is safe to take Letarte with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Letarte

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Letarte with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Letarte

Question over 5 years ago

Does Letarte cause weight loss?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

No, Letarte does not cause weight loss, weight loss has not been associated with this drug. However, if you are experiencing unusual weight loss and you are in doubt that Letarte is causing weight loss then discuss with your doctor instantly.

Question about 6 years ago

What is Letarte ?

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

Letarte 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). Letarte 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).

Question almost 6 years ago

Is Letarte safe to use?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Letarte 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 Letarte cause hair loss?

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

No, Letarte 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 Letarte without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

No, Letarte 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.