Saint 200 Tablet is a medicine used for the treatment of liver disease associated with reduced bile formation (intrahepatic cholestasis). It protects the liver cells from toxins and helps the liver to perform its normal functions.

Saint 200 Tablet may be taken with or without food. The dose will depend on the severity of your condition and your body weight. It is best swallowed whole, but you may need to break them to get the correct dose. 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.

Use of this medicine may cause some common side effects such as headache, dizziness, vomiting, upset stomach, diarrhea, constipation, and insomnia. 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 and constipation.

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, all other medicines you are taking. Avoid drinking alcohol as it might increase side effects.

Uses of Saint Tablet

Treatment of Liver disease

Side effects of Saint 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 Saint

Headache
Dizziness
Vomiting
Upset stomach
Diarrhea
Constipation
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)

How to use Saint 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. Saint 200 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Saint Tablet works

Saint 200 Tablet contains S-Adenosyl L-Methoinine Disulfate Tosylate, also known as SAMe, a nutritional supplement, that can restore Glutathione concentrations in the liver and also improves liver damage. SAMe is also involved in many biochemical reactions in the human body that regulate the growth, death and differentiation of hepatocytes (liver cells). Because liver function is compromised in people suffering from liver disease, supplementation with Saint 200 Tablet is beneficial.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Saint 200 Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Saint 200 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 Saint 200 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Saint 200 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Saint 200 Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Saint 200 Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Saint 200 Tablet is recommended.

What if you forget to take Saint Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Saint 200 Tablet, 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.

Saint 200 Tablet

₹33.6/Tablet

S-Adimor 200 Tablet

Seikomax Healthcare

₹31.3/tablet

7% cheaper

S-Adimer 200 Tablet

Aspen Pharma

₹40.1/tablet

19% costlier

Vasame 200mg Tablet

Vish Lifecare Pvt Ltd

₹35/tablet

4% costlier

Mebosil 200mg Tablet

H & Care Incorp

₹21.6/tablet

36% cheaper

Ultrasam 200mg Tablet

Symansis Health Care

₹26.4/tablet

21% cheaper

Quick tips

Saint 200 Tablet is prescribed for the treatment of liver disease.
Seek immediate medical attention if you have difficulty breathing after taking the drug.
Saint 200 Tablet may interfere with surgery. Its use should be discontinued at least two weeks prior to surgery.
Avoid smoking and drinking as it further degrades liver functioning.
You will be regularly monitored for blood creatinine and blood/urine urea levels while on treatment with Saint 200 Tablet.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

5'-deoxy-5'-thionucleosides

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Action Class

Hepatoprotectives

Patient concerns

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Dr. Akshat Goel

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for expert advise on this i suggest you to consult Dr. Mathew in Saint Stephen's Hospital, Delhi

My younger son Master PATIENT on 9.8.2008 and now he is studying in 2nd std. When he was born we observed that there was a wound on his back Myelomeningocele which we got it operated on the third day of his birth. It was further opined by the treating doctor that he had to undergo V.P. Shunt operation which was carried out during 1 1/2 month of his birth.Now the present situation is that:- Since birth till now he is mentally healthy and stable;He speaks, learns, expresses etc quite well;He is studying very well; the problems he is facing with:-He could stand, walk, ONLY WITH SUPPORT;Even when walks his foot palms gets folded i.e. it is not normal and due to which it creates a fear that he will fall down; He also rides bicycle with support but the required strength is not coming forth from the feet;Due to physiotherapy and the suggested treatment we observe that there is some improvement but we can say around 50%I am confident with the above you will understand the situation correctly as I have explained the matter as I know as I am unaware of medical terminology. I request your goodself to suggest me as to if there is any better treatment than the present one he is undergoing. If so, or suggestion to overcome this issue. Your kind gesture in this regard will go a long way in my son's future. I look forward and appreciate a early reply in this regard

Vipul Aggarwal

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References

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