Lornit: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Lornit Information

Lornit, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Infusion, Tablet, Sachet, Syrup. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Fatty Liver. Other than this, Lornit has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The right dosage of Lornit 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.

The side effects typically associated with Lornit include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Abdominal Pain. Some other side effects of Lornit have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Lornit 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.

It is also important to note that Lornit has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Lornit's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Lornit related warnings section.

Other contraindications of Lornit have been discussed in the sections ahead.

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

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Lornit is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.

Lornit Benefits
Lornit Side Effects
Lornit Contraindications

Lornit Benefits & Uses

Lornit is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Fatty Liver (Read More - Home Remedies for Fatty Liver)

Other Benefits

Lornit 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
Geriatric	Disease: Hepatic Encephalopathy Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 5 g Dosage Form: Powder Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult	Disease: Hepatic Encephalopathy Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 5 g Dosage Form: Powder Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Lornit Related Warnings

Is the use of Lornit safe for pregnant women?

Side effects of Lornit during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.

Unknown
Is the use of Lornit safe during breastfeeding?

In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Lornit in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Lornit is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Lornit on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Lornit on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Lornit on the Liver?

Lornit is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Lornit on the Heart?

Lornit is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Lornit Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Lornit

Is this Lornit habit forming or addictive?

Lornit is not addictive in nature.

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

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Lornit since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, the use of Lornit is considered safe.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Lornit for mental disorders.

No

Lornit Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Lornit

You can take Lornit with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Lornit

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Lornit with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Lornit

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Lornit?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Lornit 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). Lornit 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).

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I take Lornit without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

No, Lornit is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can cause unpleasant effects for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself or herself.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Lornit cause weight loss?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

No, Lornit does not cause weight loss, weight loss has not been associated with this drug. However, if you are experiencing unusual weight loss and you are in doubt that Lornit is causing weight loss then discuss with your doctor instantly.

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Lornit work?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

Lornit contains L-ornithine l-aspartate which is a hepatoprotective agent. It works by promoting the synthesis of glutamine in our body which is an amino acid that binds with ammonia. This binding results in the formation of a complex which is non-toxic in nature and it is easily removed from the body by kidneys in urine. Normally, liver maintains the normal levels of ammonia in our body but to due liver damage caused by any medical condition affects this function which results in high levels of ammonia in our body (hyperammonemia ). These high levels of ammonia are harmful for our body which causes complications such as hepatic encephalopathy. Thus Lornit helps in inactivation or detoxification and removal of these harmful excessive levels of ammonia which restores its balance in our body.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Lornit a steroid?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

No, Lornit 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.