Higado LS 150mg/500mg Capsule
Product introduction
Higado LS 150mg/500mg Capsule is a combination medicine used in the treatment of fatty liver disease. It is a prescription medicine that works by improving the functioning of the liver.
Higado LS 150mg/500mg Capsule is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are nausea, and increased saliva production. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects.
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.
Higado LS 150mg/500mg Capsule is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are nausea, and increased saliva production. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects.
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.
Uses of Higado Capsule
Benefits of Higado Capsule
In Fatty liver disease
Fatty liver disease is a condition where there is an increased buildup of fat in the liver. This affects the functioning of the liver and makes you unhealthy. Higado LS 150mg/500mg Capsule 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. 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 Higado Capsule
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 Higado
- Nausea
- Increased saliva production
How to use Higado Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Higado LS 150mg/500mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Higado Capsule works
Higado LS 150mg/500mg Capsule is a combination of two medicines: Silymarin and Lecithin. Silymarin is an antioxidant which protects the liver from harmful chemical substances (free radicals). Lecithin prevents fats from accumulating in the liver. It also serves as an important source of the nutrient choline which helps the liver to function properly.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Higado LS 150mg/500mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Higado LS 150mg/500mg Capsule during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Higado LS 150mg/500mg Capsule during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
Higado LS 150mg/500mg Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Higado LS 150mg/500mg Capsule in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Higado LS 150mg/500mg Capsule in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Higado Capsule?
If you miss a dose of Higado LS 150mg/500mg Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Higado LS 150mg/500mg Capsule is used for the treatment of fatty liver disease and helps in its proper functioning.
- Your doctor may monitor your liver function and bilirubin levels regularly.
- Avoid smoking and drinking as it further degrades liver functioning.
- Avoid fatty food, take a healthy diet, and exercise regularly.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
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