Higado UD Tablet
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Product introduction
Higado UD Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of liver disease. It is the prescription medicine works by improving the functioning of the liver.
Higado UD Tablet 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 diarrhea and sticky stools. 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 UD Tablet 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 diarrhea and sticky stools. 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 UD Tablet
- Liver disease
Benefits of Higado UD Tablet
In Liver disease
Higado UD Tablet 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 UD 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 Higado UD
- Diarrhea
- Sticky stools
How to use Higado UD 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. Higado UD Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Higado UD Tablet works
Higado UD Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Silymarin and Ursodeoxycholic Acid. They work by protecting the liver from harmful chemical substances (free radicals), thus preventing liver damage.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Higado UD Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Higado UD Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Higado UD Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
Higado UD Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Higado UD Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Higado UD Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Higado UD Tablet is used for the treatment of various 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.
- Keep sipping water or have sugar-free gum in order to relieve dryness in the mouth.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
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- ScienceDirect. Silymarin. [Accessed 15 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Ursodiol. Birmingham, Alabama: Axcan Pharma US, Inc; 1997. [Accessed 15 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Marketer details
Name: Salud Care India Pvt Ltd
Address: 172B MANIKTALLA MAIN ROAD KOLKATA WB 700054 IN , - , .
Country of origin: India
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