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.

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

No, Hepaford does not cause low blood pressure (hypotension). If you are experiencing lightheadedness or blurry vision (symptoms of low blood pressure) after taking this drug then try to sit down and rest for a while till it subsides and discuss with the 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.

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Yes, Hepaford causes nausea and vomiting, but this occurs in a few cases only. It is a rare side effect of this drug. For relief from nausea and vomiting try to take lime water, avoid eating spicy food even if it persists or becomes severe then discuss it with your doctor.

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

No, Hepaford is not a steroid. It is a hepatoprotective agent which is used in the management of hyperammonemia (high levels of ammonia in the blood) that results from liver diseases.