Heptral Tablet Information

Heptral Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Liver Disease. Heptral Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The right dosage of Heptral Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Heptral Tablet also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Constipation. Such side effects of Heptral 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 Tablet has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Heptral Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Heptral Tablet related warnings section.

Some other conditions that can be affected by Heptral Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.

Besides this, Heptral Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Heptral Tablet is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

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 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Heptral Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Liver Disease

Other Benefits

Heptral 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 Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Heptral 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 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 Tablet on the Kidneys?

Heptral has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

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

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

Mild

Severe Interaction of Heptral Tablet with Other Drugs

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

Heptral Tablet Contraindications

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

Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Heptral Tablet

Is this Heptral Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Heptral Tablet has not been reported.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

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

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

Heptral Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Heptral Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Heptral Tablet

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

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Heptral Tablet

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

Unknown