Heparid Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Heparid Tablet Information

Heparid Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Cholestatic Liver Diseases. Heparid Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Heparid Tablet. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Common side effects of Heparid Tablet include Indigestion, Bloating or fullness, Diarrhoea. Such side effects of Heparid Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

In addition, Heparid Tablet's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. In addition, Heparid Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Heparid Tablet related warnings section.

Some other conditions that can be affected by Heparid Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.

Additionally, Heparid Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Heparid Tablet, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.

Heparid Benefits & Uses
Heparid Dosage & How to Take
Heparid Side Effects
Heparid Related Warnings
Heparid Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Heparid
Heparid Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Heparid Tablet Benefits & Uses

Heparid Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Cholestatic Liver Diseases

Other Benefits

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Heparid Tablet 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
Adult	Disease: Cholestatic Liver Diseases Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 140 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
Geriatric	Disease: Cholestatic Liver Diseases Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 140 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Cholestatic Liver Diseases Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 70 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice, dose may increase according to body weight

Heparid Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Heparid Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Heparid can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Heparid right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Heparid Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

There is no research available on the side effects of Heparid in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown
What is the effect of Heparid Tablet on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Heparid on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Heparid Tablet on the Liver?

Heparid may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Heparid Tablet on the Heart?

Heparid is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Heparid Tablet Contraindications

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

Drug Allergy
Diabetes
Hepatic Encephalopathy
Jaundice

Frequently asked Questions about Heparid Tablet

Is this Heparid Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Heparid Tablet has not been reported.

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

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Heparid Tablet since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Heparid Tablet is safe for use.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Heparid Tablet for mental disorders.

No

Heparid Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Heparid Tablet

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Heparid Tablet, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Heparid Tablet

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Heparid Tablet with alcohol.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Heparid Tablet

Question over 5 years ago

Can Heparid cause nausea?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Yes, Heparid may cause nausea. It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of nausea is unknown. If you are experiencing excessive nausea after taking this drug then you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Heparid without consulting a doctor?

Dr. MBBS , General Physician, Other, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

No, Heparid is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this drug without a doctor's recommendation.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I discontinue Heparid on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

No, Heparid should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.

Question almost 6 years ago

How to take Heparid?

Dr. Ajay Kumar MBBS, MD , General Physician

Heparid should be taken 2 - 3 times a day or as advised by your doctor. Ideally, Heparid has to be taken with food to avoid stomach upset.

Question about 5 years ago

Can Heparid treat hepatitis B?

Aakash Shah MBBS, MBBS , General Physician

No, Heparid does not treat hepatitis B because it is not an antiviral drug. However, it is used in combination with other drugs in the treatment of hepatitis.