Hepasil 140 Capsule: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Hepasil 140 Capsule Information

Hepasil 140 Capsule is a prescription medicine that is available as a Capsule. It is typically used for the treatment of Cholestatic Liver Diseases. Hepasil 140 Capsule also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The correct dosage of Hepasil 140 Capsule depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

The most common side effects of Hepasil 140 Capsule are Indigestion, Bloating or fullness, Diarrhoea. Such side effects of Hepasil 140 Capsule normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Hepasil 140 Capsule is Moderate for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Hepasil 140 Capsule's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Hepasil 140 Capsule related warnings section.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Hepasil 140 Capsule contraindications section.

Drug interactions for Hepasil 140 Capsule have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Hepasil 140 Capsule, 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
Hepasil Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Hepasil
Hepasil Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Hepasil 140 Capsule Benefits & Uses

Hepasil 140 Capsule is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Cholestatic Liver Diseases

Other Benefits

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Hepasil 140 Capsule 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

Hepasil 140 Capsule Related Warnings

Is the use of Hepasil 140 Capsule 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 140 Capsule 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 140 Capsule on the Kidneys?

Hepasil rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Hepasil 140 Capsule on the Liver?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Hepasil 140 Capsule on the Heart?

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

Mild

Hepasil 140 Capsule Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Hepasil 140 Capsule unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Drug Allergy
Diabetes
Hepatic Encephalopathy
Jaundice

Frequently asked Questions about Hepasil 140 Capsule

Is this Hepasil 140 Capsule habit forming or addictive?

Hepasil 140 Capsule 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 140 Capsule since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Hepasil 140 Capsule does not show any kind of adverse effect.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Hepasil 140 Capsule is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Hepasil 140 Capsule Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Hepasil 140 Capsule

There is no information on the effects of taking Hepasil 140 Capsule with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Hepasil 140 Capsule

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Hepasil 140 Capsule with alcohol.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Hepasil 140 Capsule

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 about 5 years ago

Can Hepasil treat hepatitis B?

Aakash Shah MBBS, MBBS , General Physician

No, Hepasil does not treat hepatitis B because it is not an antiviral drug. However, it is used in combination with other drugs in the treatment of hepatitis.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Hepasil lower cholesterol?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Yes, Hepasil 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 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 over 5 years ago

Can I take Hepasil without consulting a doctor?

Dr. MBBS , General Physician, Other, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

No, Hepasil 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.