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Heptral, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Liver Disease are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Heptral have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Heptral depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Common side effects of Heptral include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Constipation. Such side effects of Heptral normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Heptral is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Heptral has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Heptral related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Heptral have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Heptral have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Heptral, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Heptral 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Heptral safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Heptral. It is best to stop taking Heptral immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Heptral safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Heptral. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Heptral on the Kidneys?
Heptral has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Heptral on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Heptral on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Heptral on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Heptral on the heart have been reported.
Heptral should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Heptral unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Heptral habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Heptral has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Heptral you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Heptral only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Heptral is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Heptral
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Heptral and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Heptral
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Heptral with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience