Hepawin Syrup, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Syrup. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Fatty Liver. Secondary and off-label uses of Hepawin Syrup have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Hepawin Syrup is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Hepawin Syrup also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Abdominal Pain. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Hepawin Syrup as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Hepawin 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.
It is also important to note that Hepawin Syrup has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Hepawin Syrup has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Hepawin Syrup related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Hepawin Syrup contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Hepawin Syrup with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Hepawin Syrup is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Hepawin Syrup is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Hepawin Syrup is used -
Common
Is the use of Hepawin Syrup safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Hepawin will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Hepawin Syrup safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Hepawin on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Hepawin will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Hepawin Syrup on the Kidneys?
Hepawin is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Hepawin Syrup on the Liver?
Using Hepawin does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Hepawin Syrup on the Heart?
Hepawin is completely safe for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Hepawin Syrup unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Hepawin Syrup habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Hepawin Syrup.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Hepawin Syrup as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Hepawin Syrup does not show any kind of adverse effect.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Hepawin Syrup for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Hepawin Syrup
You can take Hepawin Syrup with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Hepawin Syrup
Information about the interaction of Hepawin Syrup and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
No, Hepawin should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
No, Hepawin 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.
Hepawin 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). Hepawin 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).
Yes, Hepawin 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.
Yes, Hepawin 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.
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