Higado Plus: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Higado Plus Information

Higado Plus is a prescription drug, available for use as Capsule. Cholestatic Liver Diseases are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Higado Plus has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Higado Plus. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Higado Plus also has some side effects, the most common being Indigestion, Bloating or fullness, Diarrhoea. Normally, these side effects of Higado Plus are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

It is also important to note that Higado Plus has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Higado Plus's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Higado Plus contraindications section.

Besides this, Higado Plus may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

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

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

Higado Plus Benefits & Uses

Higado Plus is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Cholestatic Liver Diseases

Other Benefits

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Higado Plus 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

Higado Plus Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Higado Plus 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

Higado Plus Related Warnings

Is the use of Higado Plus safe for pregnant women?

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

Moderate
Is the use of Higado Plus safe during breastfeeding?

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

Unknown
What is the effect of Higado Plus on the Kidneys?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Higado Plus on the Liver?

Side effects of Higado Plus rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Higado Plus on the Heart?

Higado Plus may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Higado Plus with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Losartan

Phenytoin

Higado Plus Contraindications

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

Drug Allergy
Diabetes
Hepatic Encephalopathy
Jaundice

Frequently asked Questions about Higado Plus

Is this Higado Plus habit forming or addictive?

Higado Plus is not addictive in nature.

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

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Higado Plus as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

There are no side effects of Higado Plus, so it is safe for use.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Higado Plus in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Higado Plus Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Higado Plus

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Higado Plus together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Higado Plus

Information about the interaction of Higado Plus and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Higado Plus

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Higado Plus work?

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

Higado Plus contains silymarin which is a polyphenolic flavonoid obtained from plant milk thistle (Silybum marianum). It is presumed that Higado Plus 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

Does Higado Plus lower cholesterol?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Yes, Higado Plus lowers cholesterol levels in the blood because it inhibits the synthesis of bad cholesterol (LDL and VLDL) and it also increases the levels of good cholesterol (HDL) in our body.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Higado Plus protect liver?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Higado Plus protect the liver. It protects the liver from the damage caused by free radicals because of its antioxidant property.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I take Higado Plus without consulting a doctor?

Dr. MBBS , Pediatrics, Dermatology, General Physician, Dietician, Infectious Disease, Sexual Medicine & Marital Therapy, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, AIDS/HIV Sexually Transmitted Infections

No, Higado Plus 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.