Choliv-L Syrup
Choliv-L Syrup 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.
Choliv-L Syrup
Basic Information
Important information about this medicine
About This Medicine
General information about this product
Choliv-L Syrup is a combination medicine used in the treatment of fatty liver disease. It is the prescription medicine works by improving the functioning of the liver.
Choliv-L Syrup 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 effect is dryness in the mouth which is temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about these side effects. To prevent and manage dry mouth stay hydrated and maintain good oral hygiene. This medicine can also cause drowsiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your drowsiness.
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.
03Uses
Fatty liver disease
04How To Use
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. Choliv-L Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
05How It Works
Choliv-L Syrup is a combination of two medicines: Tricholine citrate and sorbitol. Tricholine citrate is a bile acid binding agent. It removes bile acids from the body. The liver then produces more bile acids using cholesterol, as a result, the level of cholesterol in the body is lowered. Sorbitol acts as a syrup base and also as an osmotic laxative to relieve constipation.
06Benefits
In Fatty liver disease
Fatty liver disease is a condition where there is an increased buildup of fat (cholesterol) in the liver. This affects the functioning of the liver and makes you unhealthy. Choliv-L Syrup helps to reduce cholesterol levels, 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.
07Side 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
Drowsiness
Dryness in mouth
08Safety Information
Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Choliv-L Syrup. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Choliv-L Syrup during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Choliv-L Syrup during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:UNSAFE
Choliv-L Syrup may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney:CAUTION
Choliv-L Syrup should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Choliv-L Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Choliv-L Syrup in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
09Drug Tips
Choliv-L Syrup is used for the treatment of fatty 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.
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