Hepakind 300 mg Tablet
Uses of Hepakind 300 MG
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To dissolve gallbladder stones that are made of cholesterol in various liver-related disorders such as cirrhosis and sclerosing cholangitis.
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Liver dysfunction is associated with cystic fibrosis (a hereditary disease that affects the lungs and digestive system).
Contraindications of Hepakind 300 MG
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If you are allergic to ursodeoxycholic acid or any ingredient of Golbi 300 mg tablet.
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If you have a stomach or intestinal ulcer or bleeding.
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If you have a liver-related disorder and non-functional gall bladder.
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If you have recently had a surgery involving any part of your intestine.
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If you are suffering from inflammation/blockage of the gall bladder or biliary tract.
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If you are suffering from a liver or intestinal condition which affects the circulation of bile substances like blockage of the bile duct.
Side effects of Hepakind 300 MG
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Vomiting
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Nausea
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Diarrhoea
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Sticky stool
Precautions and Warnings of Hepakind 300 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
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You experience persistent diarrhoea and the doctor should discontinue the therapy immediately.
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You have a history of liver disease or obstruction in bile passage, your doctor may ask you to do liver function test regularly.
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It would be best if you avoid a high cholesterol diet during the treatment as it may affect the activity of this medicine.
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Your doctor may ask you for an ultrasound after six months of the treatment to check the therapeutic improvement.
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Women of childbearing age should use non-hormonal contraceptive measures (physical barrier) or low oestrogen oral contraceptive pills. Combination oral contraceptive pills should not be taken with Golbi 300 mg tablet.
Mode of Action of Hepakind 300 MG
How Does It Work?
Golbi 300 mg tablet improve liver function. It works as a dissolving agent and thus reduces the cholesterol content in bile and controls the blood’s amount of cholesterol. It is also known to control the synthesis of cholesterol and absorption from the intestine.
Directions for Use of Hepakind 300 MG
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Golbi 300 mg tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor. Swallow it whole with a glass of water, after meals. Do not cut, break or chew the medicine. It would be best if you took it at a fixed time for optimal results and should not consume it more than that prescribed by your doctor.
Interactions of Hepakind 300 MG
Interactions with other medicines
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Some medicines can affect the way Golbi 300 mg tablet works, or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
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Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
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Concomitant use of cholesterol-lowering medicines such as cholestyramine or colestipol and some antacids may reduce this medicine’s efficacy. So, it should be taken between the gap of 2 hours at least.
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Contraceptive pills should not be used if you are being prescribed with Golbi 300 mg tablet
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Other medicines that may affect this medicine’s absorption are charcoal, and antibiotics like Ciprofloxacin, immunosuppressants like Ciclosporin, cholesterol-lowering medicines like Atorvastatin, and Dapsone used as an anti-infective. Hence, it should not be used concomitantly.
Storage and disposal of Hepakind 300 MG
Dosage of Hepakind 300 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
If you missed any dose of Golbi 300 mg tablet, take it as soon as you remember. If it’s time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose schedule. Do not take a double dose of this medicine to compensate for the missed one.
