Silymarin (50mg)
Heparid 50mg Syrup should be taken with 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 is diarrhea. Some other side effects include nausea, stomach upset, stomach pain, and hair loss. 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 of 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, all other medicines you are taking. Avoid drinking alcohol as it might increase side effects.
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 themCommon side effects of Heparid
100 ml Syrup
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Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Heparid 50mg Syrup is to be taken with food.
Heparid 50mg Syrup is obtained from milk thistle seeds (Silybum marianum). It has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that protect liver cells from harmful effects of toxic chemicals (called free radicals) as well as some other medicines.
Related Warnings
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Heparid 50mg Syrup. Please consult your doctor.
Information regarding the use of Heparid 50mg Syrup during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Information regarding the use of Heparid 50mg Syrup during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Heparid 50mg Syrup does not usually affect your ability to drive.
There is limited information available on the use of Heparid 50mg Syrup in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Heparid 50mg Syrup is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Heparid 50mg Syrup is recommended.
Heparid 50mg Syrup belongs to a class of medicines known as hepatoprotective medicines which means that they protect the liver. It is used to treat chronic (long-standing) liver diseases. It is also used to treat severe cases of liver disease known as cirrhosis of the liver. Heparid 50mg Syrup accelerates alcohol clearance from the blood and therefore also helps in the treatment of fatty liver due to alcoholism.
Heparid 50mg Syrup is obtained from milk thistle seed (Silybum marianum). Heparid 50mg Syrup works by increasing the process of alcohol elimination from blood and tissues. This provides faster recovery from alcohol intoxication and as a result protects the liver from damage against harmful chemicals known as free radicals. Thereby, it helps to improve overall health of the liver.
Heparid 50mg Syrup should be taken with food. Take it in the dose and duration advised by the doctor. 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 the maximum benefit of Heparid 50mg Syrup.
The most common side effects are nausea, upset stomach, loss of appetite, stomach or back pain, hair loss, dizziness, itching and diarrhea. However, these effects are not observed in every patient. If you are worried about them or they do not go away, inform your doctor. 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.
Heparid 50mg Syrup may not be safe to be used in pregnant and breastfeeding women. Please consult your doctor before taking Heparid 50mg Syrup if you are planning to conceive, pregnant or breastfeeding to prevent harmful effects on the baby.
