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Hepasil Syrup Information

Hepasil Syrup is a prescription drug, available for use as Syrup. It is typically used for the treatment of Cholestatic Liver Diseases. Secondary and off-label uses of Hepasil Syrup have also been mentioned below.

The correct dosage of Hepasil Syrup depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. 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.

The side effects typically associated with Hepasil Syrup include Indigestion, Bloating or fullness, Diarrhoea. Normally, these side effects of Hepasil Syrup are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Hepasil Syrup's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Unknown while nursing. Warnings related to Hepasil Syrup's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Hepasil Syrup contraindications section.

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

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

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 Syrup Benefits & Uses

Hepasil Syrup is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Cholestatic Liver Diseases

Other Benefits

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Hepasil Syrup 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

Hepasil Syrup Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Hepasil Syrup 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 Syrup Related Warnings

Is the use of Hepasil Syrup 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 Syrup 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 Syrup on the Kidneys?

Hepasil rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Hepasil Syrup on the Liver?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Hepasil Syrup on the Heart?

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

Mild

Severe Interaction of Hepasil Syrup with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Losartan

Phenytoin

Hepasil Syrup Contraindications

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

Drug Allergy
Diabetes
Hepatic Encephalopathy
Jaundice

Frequently asked Questions about Hepasil Syrup

Is this Hepasil Syrup habit forming or addictive?

Hepasil Syrup 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 Syrup since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

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

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Hepasil Syrup is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Hepasil Syrup Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Hepasil Syrup

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

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Hepasil Syrup

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Hepasil Syrup

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.