Livotate 3gm Granules is used in the treatment of liver disease. It protects the liver from harmful chemical substances and improves the functioning of the liver.

Livotate 3gm Granules must be administered under the supervision of healthcare professionals. The course of the treatment should be completed for better results.

This medicine is 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 any kind of allergic reaction (severe rashes, difficulty in swallowing, shortness of breath, swelling, etc.) occurs, you must call for immediate medical help.

Inform your doctor before taking the medicine if you have any other medical conditions or are taking any other medications. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should take it only if advised by the doctor. While taking the medicine, your doctor may advise regular blood tests to monitor blood creatinine and blood/urine urea levels.

Uses of Livotate Granules

Treatment of Liver disease

Benefits of Livotate Granules

In Treatment of Liver disease

Livotate 3gm 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 Livotate 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 Livotate

Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

How to use Livotate 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. Livotate 3gm Granules may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Livotate Granules works

Livotate 3gm 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 Livotate 3gm Granules. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Livotate 3gm Granules during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Livotate 3gm Granules during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Livotate 3gm 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 Livotate 3gm Granules in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Livotate 3gm Granules in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Livotate Granules?

If you miss a dose of Livotate 3gm Granules, 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

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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 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

Q. Is it ok to take alcohol when taking Livotate 3gm Granules?

No, it is not recommended to take alcohol when on Livotate 3gm 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.

Q. What is Livotate 3gm Granules?

Livotate 3gm 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.

Q. Is it safe to give Livotate 3gm Granules to pregnant or lactating women?

Livotate 3gm 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.

Q. What is the use of Livotate 3gm 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. Livotate 3gm 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.

Q. How is Livotate 3gm Granules given?

Livotate 3gm 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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