Heptral 400 Tablet Information

Heptral 400 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Liver Disease are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Heptral 400 Tablet have also been mentioned below.

The correct dosage of Heptral 400 Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

The side effects typically associated with Heptral 400 Tablet include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Constipation. Such side effects of Heptral 400 Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

It is also important to note that Heptral 400 Tablet has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Heptral 400 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Heptral 400 Tablet related warnings section.

The section on Heptral 400 Tablet contraindications lists all such conditions.

Additionally, Heptral 400 Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Heptral 400 Tablet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

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

Heptral 400 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Heptral 400 Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Liver Disease

Other Benefits

Heptral 400 Tablet 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: Liver Disease Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Liver Disease Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Heptral 400 Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Heptral 400 Tablet 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.

Moderate
Is the use of Heptral 400 Tablet 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.

Moderate
What is the effect of Heptral 400 Tablet on the Kidneys?

Heptral has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Heptral 400 Tablet on the Liver?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Heptral 400 Tablet on the Heart?

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

Mild

Severe Interaction of Heptral 400 Tablet with Other Drugs

Heptral 400 Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Heptral 400 Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Heptral 400 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Heptral 400 Tablet

Is this Heptral 400 Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Heptral 400 Tablet has not been reported.

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

After taking Heptral 400 Tablet you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Heptral 400 Tablet only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Heptral 400 Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Heptral 400 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Heptral 400 Tablet

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Heptral 400 Tablet and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Heptral 400 Tablet

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Heptral 400 Tablet with alcohol will be.

Unknown