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Reheptin Tablet

Manufacturer :  Mankind Pharma Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Metadoxine, Silymarin, L-Ornithine L-Aspartate, Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine), Folic Acid
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor not required

About Reheptin Tablet

Reheptin Tablet is composed of metadoxine, silymarin, L-ornithine L-aspartate, vitamin B6 and folic acid. This medication is used to treat long-term and severe alcohol intoxication. It works by accelerating the clearance of alcohol from the blood and also controls the levels of various hepatic enzymes.

After using this medication, you may experience side effects such as diarrhoea, skin rash, drowsiness and numbness. If the effects do not go away even after a few days, visit your doctor for medical help.

Before starting the course of this medication, you are advised to consult your doctor if you are taking any prescription or non-prescription drugs. Exercise caution if you are pregnant or breastfeeding a baby.

Reheptin Tablet decrease the activity of GABA transaminase enzymes. It protects the liver against free radicals from toxins by forming a complex that prevents the entry of toxins into the liver cells.

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    What are the side effects of Reheptin Tablet ?

    Key highlights of Reheptin Tablet

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      The tablet may cause symptoms such as nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure with alcohol.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      This tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      Please consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding a baby, before using the medication.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      There is no relevant data available. Please consult a doctor before consuming the drug.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      There is no relevant data available. Please consult a doctor before consuming the drug.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Are there any missed dose instructions?

      Take the missed dose as soon as possible.

    • Are there any overdose instructions?

      Consult a doctor in case of overdose.

    How does this medication work?

    This medication decreases that activity of GABA transaminase enzyme. It protects the liver against free radicals from toxins by forming a complex that prevents the entry of toxins into the liver cells.

      FAQs about Reheptin Tablet

      • Ques : What is Reheptin Tablet?

        Ans : Reheptin has folic acid, metadoxine, pyridoxine and silymarin as active elements present in it.

      • Ques : What is the use of this Reheptin Tablet?

        Ans : This tablet is used for treating liver damage due to alcoholism.

      • Ques : What are the side effects of this Reheptin Tablet?

        Ans : The side effects include stomach pain, indigestion, drowsiness, loose motion, nausea, irritability, numbness, headache, etc.

      • Ques : Can Reheptin Tablet be used for alcoholic fatty liver and liver damage due to alcoholism?

        Ans : Yes, Reheptin Tablets can be used for the treatment of the alcoholic fatty liver and liver damage due to alcoholism.

      • Ques : How long do I need to use this Reheptin Tablet before I see improvement in my condition?

        Ans : The average time taken by this Reheptin Tablet to reach its peak effect is around 1 week to 1 month, before noticing an improvement in the condition.

      • Ques : At what frequency do I need to use this Reheptin Tablet?

        Ans : It is generally used once or twice a day, as the time interval to which this Reheptin Tablet has an impact is around 12 to 24 hours.

      • Ques : Can I use Reheptin Tablet empty stomach, before food or after food?

        Ans : The action of salts involved in the Reheptin Tablet does not depend on whether taking it before food or after food.

      • Ques : What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of this Reheptin Tablet?

        Ans : Reheptin Tablet contains salts which are suitable to store only at room temperature, as keeping this Reheptin Tablet above or below that, can cause an inadequate effect. Protect it from moisture and light.

      References

      • Folic Acid- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 24 April 2019]. Available from:

        https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/folic%20acid

      • Folic Acid 5mg Tablets- EMC [Internet]. www.medicines.org.uk. 2018 [Cited 24 April 2019]. Available from:

        https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/6998/smpc

      • Vitamin B 6- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 24 April 2019]. Available from:

        https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/vitamin%20b6

      • Ornithine L-form aspartate- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 10 May 2019]. Available from:

        https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/l-ornithine%20l-aspartate

      • Silymarin- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 09 May 2019]. Available from:

        https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/silymarin

      • Pyridoxine mixture with Pyrrolidonecarboxylic Acid- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 09 May 2019]. Available from:

        https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/metadoxine

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

      Lybrate is a medium to provide our audience with the common information on medicines and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustiveness. Even if there is no mention of a warning for any drug or combination, it never means that we are claiming that the drug or combination is safe for consumption without any proper consultation with an expert.

      Lybrate does not take responsibility for any aspect of medicines or treatments. If you have any doubts about your medication, we strongly recommend you to see a doctor immediately.
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      Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
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