HEPEXA 150MG TABLET

HEPEXA 150MG TABLET belongs to a group of medicines called the biliary agents or gall stone dissolution agents used to treat gall stones, primary biliary cholangitis (an autoimmune disease of the liver), excess cholesterol in bile and children above 6years with biliary and liver diseases caused by cystic fibrosis. 

HEPEXA 150MG TABLET contains ursodeoxycholic acid, which is a naturally-occurring bile acid. HEPEXA 150MG TABLET helps decrease the production of cholesterol in the blood, thereby dissolving gall bladder stones composed mainly of cholesterol. HEPEXA 150MG TABLET has a protective effect on the liver cells from injury caused due to toxic bile acids and improves liver function.

Take HEPEXA 150MG TABLET with food. You are advised to take HEPEXA 150MG TABLET for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as abdominal discomfort, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, nausea, rash, dizziness, indigestion and weakness. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.

Inform your doctor before taking HEPEXA 150MG TABLET if you have variceal bleeding (high blood pressure in portal veins), ascites (excess abdominal fluid), liver encephalopathy or liver disease. Do not take HEPEXA 150MG TABLET if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed. HEPEXA 150MG TABLET can be given to children above 6 years if prescribed by the doctor. Avoid consuming alcohol along with HEPEXA 150MG TABLET as it could lead to increased drowsiness and liver damage. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side-effects.

HEPEXA 150MG TABLET contains ursodeoxycholic acid, which is a naturally-occurring bile acid. It belongs to a group of medicines called the biliary agent or gall stone dissolution agents used to treat gall stones, primary biliary cholangitis (an autoimmune disease of the liver), excess cholesterol in bile children above 6 years with biliary and liver diseases caused by cystic fibrosis. HEPEXA 150MG TABLET breaks down the cholesterol that has formed into gall bladder stones, thereby dissolves the stones. HEPEXA 150MG TABLET has a protective effect on the liver cells and the immune system, thereby improving liver function. HEPEXA 150MG TABLET decreases the amount of cholesterol produced by the liver and absorbed by the intestine. In patients with primary biliary cirrhosis, HEPEXA 150MG TABLET increases the bile flow.

• Abdominal discomfort
• Abdominal pain
• Diarrhoea
• Nausea
• Fever
• Cough
• Rash
• Dizziness
• Indigestion
• Black or tarry stools
• Frequent and painful urination
• Weakness

Do not take HEPEXA 150MG TABLET if you are allergic to any of its contents, if you have inflammation of gall bladder and bile ducts, narrowing or blockage bile ducts, biliary colic, calcified gallstones, improper constriction of the gallbladder, gastric or duodenal ulcer. Inform your doctor before taking HEPEXA 150MG TABLET if you have variceal bleeding (high blood pressure in portal veins), ascites (excess abdominal fluid), liver encephalopathy or liver disease. Consult your doctor before taking HEPEXA 150MG TABLET with other medicines as HEPEXA 150MG TABLET might reduce the absorption of antibiotics (ciprofloxacin and dapsone) and antihypertensive agents (nitrendipine), increase the effect of immunosuppressants (cyclosporine), oral contraceptives (oestrogen) and cholesterol-lowering agents (clofibrate) might promote the formation of gallstones. Do not take HEPEXA 150MG TABLET if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed. HEPEXA 150MG TABLET can be given to children above 6 years if prescribed by the doctor. Avoid consuming alcohol along with HEPEXA 150MG TABLET as it could lead to increased drowsiness and liver damage. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any unpleasant side-effects.

• CIPROFLOXACIN
• DAPSONE
• CYCLOSPORINE
• ESTROGEN
• ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE
• ALUMINUM CARBONATE
• NITRENDIPINE
• MAGALDRATE

• Your doctor may advice regular liver function test to monitor the function of the liver and the progress of the treatment.
• HEPEXA 150MG TABLET may rarely cause thinning and loss of hair, if there is excessive loss of hair consult your doctor for further advice.

• Include foods such as bell peppers, citrus fruits, leafy vegetables, tomatoes, milk, fish, low-fat dairy, beans, nuts, lentils, tofu and tempeh in your diet.
• Eat a healthy, well-balanced diet which includes fruits and vegetables.
• Foods rich in Vitamin B, C and calcium, are good for gallbladder.
• Plant-based protein foods such as beans, nuts, lentils, tofu and tempeh help prevent gallbladder disease.
• Avoid high-fat, trans-fat and processed foods.
• White bread, white pasta and sugars should be avoided.
• Avoid tobacco and alcohol consumption.