Hepaford Granules is used in the treatment of liver disease. It protects the liver from harmful chemical substances and improves the functioning of the liver.

Hepaford Granules is to be taken in dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. You can take it with or without food. You must take the medicine regularly at a fixed time each day to get the maximum benefit from it. Taking more than recommended doses of this medicine may have harmful effects on your health. The course of the treatment must be completed for better efficacy.

This medicine is generally well tolerated with little or no side effects. However, if you experience any symptoms which you think are due to the medicine, inform your doctor. If you experience any kind of allergic reaction (severe rashes, difficulty in swallowing, shortness of breath, swelling, etc.), you must call for immediate medical help.

Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney disease. Also, tell your doctor if you are on any medication for any health condition. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult with the doctors before taking it. If you are a known allergic to the medicine, you must refrain from using this medicine and consult your doctor. During the treatment, your doctor may advise regular blood tests to monitor blood creatinine and blood/urine urea levels.

Uses of Hepaford Granules

Treatment of Liver disease

Benefits of Hepaford Granules

In Treatment of Liver disease

Hepaford Granules protects the liver from damage against harmful chemicals known as free radicals, thereby improving overall health of the liver. This helps the liver to perform its normal functions. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. To make the medicine more effective and for general health benefits, stop smoking, maintain a healthy weight, and do not drink too much alcohol.

Side effects of Hepaford Granules

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Hepaford

Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

How to use Hepaford Granules

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Empty the granules in a glass of water/milk, stir it and consume immediately. Hepaford Granules may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Hepaford Granules works

Hepaford Granules is a combination of two amino acids which works by protecting the liver from harmful chemical substances (free radicals), thus preventing liver damage.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Hepaford Granules. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Hepaford Granules during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Hepaford Granules during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Hepaford Granules alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Hepaford Granules in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Hepaford Granules in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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Quick tips

You will be regularly monitored for blood creatinine and blood/urine urea levels.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
Do not take Hepaford Granules if you are allergic to any of its ingredients.
You will be regularly monitored for blood creatinine and blood/urine urea levels.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to any of its ingredients.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Amino acids

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Action Class

Amino acids

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FAQs

Is it ok to take alcohol when taking Hepaford Granules?

No, it is not recommended to take alcohol when on Hepaford Granules. It is a medicine given in cases of liver failure. Although, there are no reported interaction. Still, in cases of liver failure, alcohol should be avoided as it could worsen your complication of liver disease.

What is Hepaford Granules?

Hepaford Granules is made up of two amino acids. It is most commonly used in cases of liver diseases in order to prevent it from abnormal brain function called hepatic encephalopathy.

Is it safe to give Hepaford Granules to pregnant or lactating women?

Hepaford Granules is not recommended for use in pregnant or breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. It is advised that if your doctor prescribes you this medicine then you must discuss all the risks and benefits associated with this medicine.

What is the use of Hepaford Granules in the treatment of hepatic encephalopathy (HE)?

Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a brain disorder which occurs in patients with liver failure. In liver failure, there is increased bacterial growth in the intestine which leads to an accumulation of ammonia in blood. This deteriorating condition of the liver starts affecting the functioning of the brain, causing Hepatic encephalopathy. Hepaford Granules works by detoxifying the ammonia from the blood, hence decreasing the free ammonia from the body. This, as a result, helps decrease the abnormal functioning of the brain caused due to liver failure.

How is Hepaford Granules given?

Hepaford Granules can be given orally, with or without food. Your doctor will suggest the appropriate dose depending on the patient’s health condition and severity of the disease.

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References

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