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HepaPlus Soft Capsule

HepaPlus Soft Capsule

OTC medicationSoft capsule경구
Ingredient · strength
Milk-Thistle Fruit Dried Extract›200mg / 1 capsuleThiamine Nitrate›4mg / 1 capsulePyridoxine Hydrochloride›4mg / 1 capsuleNicotinamide›12mg / 1 capsuleCalcium Pantothenate›8mg / 1 capsuleCyanocobalamin›1.2μg / 1 capsule
Manufacturer / importer
(주)테라젠이텍스
Appearance
Yellow-green oblong soft capsule containing yellow-brown contents
Packaging
90 capsules (10 capsules/PTPX9), 180 capsules ((90 capsules (10 capsules/PTPX9)) x 2)
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 200809185 · Notified 2008.09.02

Summary

Main use
Adjunctive treatment for chronic liver diseases (cirrhosis, toxic liver diseases)
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
For adults, take 1 capsule three times a day.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
(주)테라젠이텍스

Efficacy & effects

Adjunctive treatment for chronic liver diseases (cirrhosis, toxic liver diseases)

  • Chronic liver diseases
  • cirrhosis
  • toxic liver diseases
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This medication is used for the adjunctive treatment of chronic liver diseases, cirrhosis, and toxic liver diseases.

How to take

Adult dose

For adults, take 1 capsule three times a day.

Precautions

This medicine should not be taken by individuals allergic to soybean oil or peanuts or who have experienced hypersensitivity reactions. Additionally, it is not safe to use this medication for patients with severe biliary obstruction and children under 12 years old. Avoid taking this medication concurrently with Levodopa, as it may reduce the efficacy of Levodopa. Patients with fat metabolism disorders such as hyperlipoproteinemia, diabetic dyslipidemia, or pancreatitis, or those who require caution while using fatty emulsions must consult a physician or pharmacist prior to taking this medicine. It is advisable to regularly check blood lipid levels during treatment with this medicine, and if fat excretion is insufficient, dosage adjustment may be necessary. Women who are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are breastfeeding should also consult a healthcare professional before taking this medication. If any adverse reactions occur during treatment or if symptoms do not improve after about a month of use, discontinue immediately and consult medical personnel. Always adhere strictly to the prescribed usage and dosage, and store out of reach of children. It is important to keep the medicine in a tightly closed container away from direct sunlight in a cool and dry place to maintain its quality. Lastly, do not transfer the medicine to another container; to prevent misuse, store it in the original container.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Mild side effects

  • Possible hypersensitivity and allergic reactions to soybean oil, soy, and peanuts.
  • In patients with fat metabolism disorders, there may be the possibility of lipid overload and changes in plasma lipid levels.
  • Caution is necessary for pregnant or breastfeeding women.

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Interactions

Drug interactions

Do not take this medication with Levodopa. Consult a physician or pharmacist when using with injectable lipid formulations.

Storage

This medication is sensitive to light; therefore, it must be stored in a sealed container that blocks light. It is important to maintain storage temperatures between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Yellow-green oblong soft capsule containing yellow-brown contents

Package unit

90 capsules (10 capsules/PTPX9), 180 capsules ((90 capsules (10 capsules/PTPX9)) x 2)

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