Alcofast 500mg Tablet
Alcofast 500mg Tablet should be taken with or without 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.
Alcofast 500mg Tablet
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About This Medicine
General information about this product
Alcofast 500mg Tablet is an antioxidant medicine used to treat alcoholic fatty liver. It works by protecting the liver from harmful chemical substances and also increases the alcohol elimination from blood and tissues.
Alcofast 500mg Tablet should be taken with or without 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 are nausea, upset stomach, and diarrhea. 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.
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 about all the other medicines you are taking.
03Uses
Alcoholic fatty liver disease
04How To Use
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. Alcofast 500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
05How It Works
Alcofast 500mg Tablet is an antioxidant. It works by protecting the liver from harmful chemical substances (free radicals). It also works by increasing alcohol elimination from the blood and tissues, thus preventing liver damage.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
If you miss a dose of Alcofast 500mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
07Benefits
In Alcoholic fatty liver disease
Alcofast 500mg Tablet belongs to a class of drugs known as hepatoprotectives. It fastens clearance of alcohol from the blood and therefore helps in the treatment of fatty liver due to alcoholism. In the long term, it protects the liver from damage against harmful chemicals known as free radicals, thereby improving the overall health of the liver. Take it in the dose and duration advised by the doctor. Do not stop taking it even if your symptoms disappear. To make the medicine more effective and for general health benefits, stop smoking, maintain a healthy weight, and do not drink too much alcohol.
08Side 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 them
Diarrhea
Upset stomach
Nausea
09Safety Information
Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Alcofast 500mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Alcofast 500mg 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 Alcofast 500mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Alcofast 500mg Tablet 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 Alcofast 500mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Alcofast 500mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
10Drug Tips
It protects the liver cells from toxins and helps the liver to perform its normal functions.
Take it as per dose and duration suggested by your doctor.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Drink plenty of fluids and inform your doctor if diarrhea persists or if you find blood in your stools.
Consult with your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
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