Mankind Pharma Ltd
Ursodeoxycholic Acid (450mg)
Hepakind 450mg Tablet is used to dissolve certain gallstones and treat primary biliary cirrhosis by breaking down cholesterol in the gallbladder.
Tablet
Hepakind 450mg Tablet should be swallowed whole after a meal with a glass of milk or water. The dose depends on your treatment and body weight. Take it regularly for maximum benefit and continue as prescribed. Common side effects include abdominal pain, diarrhea, hair loss, itching, nausea, and rash. Inform your doctor if side effects persist. Before taking, disclose any inflammation of the gallbladder or bile ducts, frequent upper abdominal pain, coughing up blood, or rapid weight gain. This medicine can interact with other medications, so inform your doctor of all medicines you are taking. Women should avoid hormonal birth control pills as they can increase gallstone production. Regular ultrasound scans and blood tests may be needed to monitor liver function.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it whole without chewing, crushing, or breaking it. Hepakind 450mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Hepakind 450mg Tablet is a hepatoprotective medication. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol in the blood and helps dissolve gallbladder stones composed mainly of cholesterol. It also improves liver enzymes, protects liver cells from injury caused by toxic bile acids, and enhances liver function.
Hepakind 450mg Tablet should be taken after a meal with a glass of milk or water. Eat a healthy diet, exercise regularly, and avoid alcohol intake. 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. Your doctor may monitor your liver function and bilirubin levels every month for the next 3 months after the start of therapy and every 6 months thereafter. Do not stop taking the medication without talking to your doctor.