Hepasil 70 Capsule: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Hepasil 70 Capsule Information

Hepasil 70 Capsule is a prescription drug, available for use as Capsule. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Cholestatic Liver Diseases. The alternative uses of Hepasil 70 Capsule have also been explained below.

The right dosage of Hepasil 70 Capsule depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

The most common side effects of Hepasil 70 Capsule are Indigestion, Bloating or fullness, Diarrhoea. Usually, these side effects of Hepasil 70 Capsule go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Hepasil 70 Capsule is Moderate for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Hepasil 70 Capsule related warnings talks about Hepasil 70 Capsule's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Other contraindications of Hepasil 70 Capsule have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug interactions for Hepasil 70 Capsule have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Hepasil 70 Capsule is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.

Hepasil Benefits & Uses
Hepasil Dosage & How to Take
Hepasil Side Effects
Hepasil Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Hepasil with Other Drugs
Hepasil Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Hepasil
Hepasil Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Hepasil 70 Capsule Benefits & Uses

Hepasil 70 Capsule is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Cholestatic Liver Diseases

Other Benefits

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Hepasil 70 Capsule 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

Hepasil 70 Capsule Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Hepasil 70 Capsule is used -

Common

Indigestion (Read More - Home Remedies for Indigestion)
Bloating or fullness
Diarrhoea
Loss of appetite
Stomach ache (Read More - Home remedies for stomach pain)
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
Rash

Hepasil 70 Capsule Related Warnings

Is the use of Hepasil 70 Capsule safe for pregnant women?

Hepasil may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Hepasil again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Hepasil 70 Capsule safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Hepasil on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Hepasil will cause side effects or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Hepasil 70 Capsule on the Kidneys?

Hepasil rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Hepasil 70 Capsule on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Hepasil on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Hepasil 70 Capsule on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Hepasil on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Hepasil 70 Capsule with Other Drugs

Hepasil 70 Capsule should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Losartan

Phenytoin

Hepasil 70 Capsule Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Hepasil 70 Capsule unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Drug Allergy
Diabetes
Hepatic Encephalopathy
Jaundice

Frequently asked Questions about Hepasil 70 Capsule

Is this Hepasil 70 Capsule habit forming or addictive?

Hepasil 70 Capsule does not cause addiction.

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

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Hepasil 70 Capsule since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Hepasil 70 Capsule does not show any kind of adverse effect.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Hepasil 70 Capsule is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Hepasil 70 Capsule Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Hepasil 70 Capsule

There is no information on the effects of taking Hepasil 70 Capsule with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Hepasil 70 Capsule

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Hepasil 70 Capsule with alcohol.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Hepasil 70 Capsule

Question almost 6 years ago

How to take Hepasil?

Dr. Ajay Kumar. MBBS, MD , Psychiatry, General Physician, Infectious Disease, Sexology, Internal Medicine, Venereology, Diabetology

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

Question over 5 years ago

Does Hepasil cause diarrhoea?

Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician

Rarely, Hepasil might cause diarrhoea. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause diarrhoea is unknown. You are advised to drink plenty of water will taking this drug to keep yourself well hydrated.

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Hepasil work?

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

Hepasil contains silymarin which is a polyphenolic flavonoid obtained from plant milk thistle (Silybum marianum). It is presumed that Hepasil works through multiple mechanisms. It prevents the formation of reactive oxygen species (free radicals) that damages the liver which affects its normal functioning. It also reduces the inflammation and stimulates the liver cells to produce proteins.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Hepasil lower SGPT?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Hepasil lowers the SGPT (serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase or alanine transaminase) levels in the blood. This occurs due to the hepatoprotective (liver protective) action of this drug which helps in preventing the liver damage that lowers the SGPT levels in our blood.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Hepasil a blood thinner?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

No, Hepasil is not a blood thinner. It belongs to the class of drug known as polyphenolic flavonoid that possesses hepatoprotective, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and cardioprotective properties.