Alcoliv Tablet
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Product introduction
Alcoliv Tablet is an antioxidant medicine used to treat alcoholic fatty liver. It works by protecting the liver from harmful chemical substances and also increases the alcohol elimination from blood and tissues.
Alcoliv Tablet should be taken with or without food. The dose will depend on what you are being treated for and your body weight. This medicine needs to be taken regularly to get the most benefit and you may have to take it for several months or longer, so try to get into a routine. Keep using it as prescribed even if your symptoms disappear.
The most common side effects are nausea, upset stomach, and diarrhea. Not everyone gets side effects. If you are worried about them, or they do not go away, let your doctor know. If you have problems with diarrhea your doctor may reduce the dose or stop the treatment. Drink enough water or fluids to stay hydrated in case of severe diarrhea.
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. Using this medicine can reduce or increase the effect of some other medicines, so tell your doctor about all the other medicines you are taking.
Alcoliv Tablet should be taken with or without food. The dose will depend on what you are being treated for and your body weight. This medicine needs to be taken regularly to get the most benefit and you may have to take it for several months or longer, so try to get into a routine. Keep using it as prescribed even if your symptoms disappear.
The most common side effects are nausea, upset stomach, and diarrhea. Not everyone gets side effects. If you are worried about them, or they do not go away, let your doctor know. If you have problems with diarrhea your doctor may reduce the dose or stop the treatment. Drink enough water or fluids to stay hydrated in case of severe diarrhea.
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. Using this medicine can reduce or increase the effect of some other medicines, so tell your doctor about all the other medicines you are taking.
Uses of Alcoliv Tablet
Benefits of Alcoliv Tablet
In Alcoholic fatty liver disease
Alcoliv Tablet belongs to a class of drugs known as hepatoprotectives. It fastens clearance of alcohol from the blood and therefore helps in the treatment of fatty liver due to alcoholism. In the long term, it protects the liver from damage against harmful chemicals known as free radicals, thereby improving the overall health of the liver.
Take it in the dose and duration advised by the doctor. Do not stop taking it even if your symptoms disappear. To make the medicine more effective and for general health benefits, stop smoking, maintain a healthy weight, and do not drink too much alcohol.
Take it in the dose and duration advised by the doctor. Do not stop taking it even if your symptoms disappear. 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 Alcoliv Tablet
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 Alcoliv
- Nausea
- Upset stomach
- Diarrhea
How to use Alcoliv Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Alcoliv Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Alcoliv Tablet works
Alcoliv Tablet is an antioxidant. It works by protecting the liver from harmful chemical substances (free radicals). It also works by increasing alcohol elimination from the blood and tissues, thus preventing liver damage.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Alcoliv Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Alcoliv Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Alcoliv Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Alcoliv Tablet 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 Alcoliv Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Alcoliv Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Alcoliv Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Alcoliv Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.\n
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Quick tips
- It protects the liver cells from toxins and helps the liver to perform its normal functions.
- Take it as per dose and duration suggested by your doctor.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Drink plenty of fluids and inform your doctor if diarrhea persists or if you find blood in your stools.
- Consult with your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Amino acid derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Hepatoprotectives
Interaction with drugs
Taking Alcoliv with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
It may also reduce Altretamine side effects on the nervous system. Metadoxine may reduce the efficacy of Altretamine.
Do not consume Altretamine with Metadoxine.
Metadoxine may raise blood levels of Phenytoin.
Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.Doctor may monitor your liver function.
Metadoxine may slow down the removal of Levodopa from the body.
Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.
Metadoxine may raise blood levels of Phenytoin.
Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.Doctor may monitor your liver function.
Metadoxine may reduce blood levels of Nitrofurantoin.
Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Alcoliv Tablet
Twice A Day
53%
Once A Day
39%
Thrice A Day
9%
What are you using Alcoliv Tablet for?
Alcoholic fat*
75%
Non-alcoholic*
10%
Others
10%
Cholestatic l*
5%
*Alcoholic fatty liver disease, Non-alcoholic fatty liver, Cholestatic liver diseases
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
48%
Average
43%
Poor
10%
What were the side-effects while using Alcoliv Tablet?
No Side Effec*
29%
Nausea
14%
Diarrhea
14%
Itching
14%
Upset stomach
14%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Alcoliv Tablet?
With food
86%
With or witho*
14%
*With or without food
Please rate Alcoliv Tablet on price
Average
57%
Expensive
43%
FAQs
What is Alcoliv Tablet? What is it used for?
Alcoliv Tablet belongs to a class of medicines known as hepatoprotective medicines which means that they protect the liver. It is used to treat chronic and acute alcohol intoxication. Alcoliv Tablet accelerates alcohol clearance from the blood and therefore, also helps in the treatment of fatty liver due to alcoholism.
How does Alcoliv Tablet work?
Alcoliv Tablet works by increasing the rate of alcohol clearance from blood and tissues, which leads to faster recovery from alcohol intoxication. This in long term protects the liver from damage against harmful chemicals known as free radicals, thereby improving overall health of the liver.
How to use Alcoliv Tablet?
Alcoliv Tablet may be taken with or without food as prescribed by the doctor. Take it in the dose and duration advised by the doctor. Swallow the tablet whole; do not crush, break or chew. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and your total body weight. It is advised to follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit of Alcoliv Tablet.
What are the side effects of Alcoliv Tablet?
The most common side effects associated with Alcoliv Tablet include nausea, upset stomach and diarrhea. However, these effects are not observed in all patients. If you are worried about them or they do not go away, let your doctor know. If you have problems with diarrhea your doctor may reduce the dose or stop the treatment. Drink enough water or fluids to stay hydrated in case of severe diarrhea.
Can Alcoliv Tablet be used in pregnancy and lactation?
Alcoliv Tablet is not advised to be taken by pregnant and breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before taking Alcoliv Tablet if you are planning to conceive, pregnant or breastfeeding to prevent harmful effects on the baby.
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Name: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Address: Plot no 107/108,Namli block , Ranipool, East Sikkim 737135
Country of origin: India
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