Hepel

Hepel is a homeopathic drug with a multi-component composition. Among the properties of the drug are antispasmodic, hepatoprotective, antidiarrheal, choleretic, and anti-inflammatory. It is often used to treat diseases of the hepatobiliary system.

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Indications Hepel

Indications for use of the drug include:

• Diseases of the liver and biliary tract (chronic forms of cholecystitis, hepatitis and cholangitis, as well as cholelithiasis);
• Intestinal dysbacteriosis;
• Chronic form of colitis and enteritis;
• For complex treatment of skin diseases (for example, eczema, allergic dermatitis or acne).

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Release form

The medicine is available in the form of tablets and injection solution. The tablets are white-orange (sometimes completely white). One package contains 50 or 250 tablets. The injection solution is available in 1.1 ml ampoules. The liquid is transparent, tasteless and odorless. One package contains 5 or 10 or 50 or 100 ampoules.

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Dosing and administration

The tablets should be taken under the tongue 1 hour after a meal or on an empty stomach before a meal (15 minutes). The dosage is determined by the doctor, usually it is 1 tablet three times a day. The duration of the treatment course is usually individual and can be from 3 weeks to 1 month. For children under 3 years old, a quarter of the tablet is crushed into powder and dissolved in 1 teaspoon of boiled water at room temperature. Older children are allowed to prescribe an adult dosage (you can also crush the tablets into powder or take them under the tongue). If the symptoms of the disease are extremely acute, it is allowed to take the tablets every 15 minutes during the first 2 hours. Then the treatment is transferred to the standard regimen.

The injection solution is administered subcutaneously, intramuscularly or intravenously. In acute cases, 1 ampoule is administered daily, and upon achieving clinical improvement, the regimen is switched to 1 ampoule 1-3 times a week.

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Use Hepel during pregnancy

Hepel is not allowed to be used during pregnancy and lactation, as it contains elements of celandine (Chelidonium, as well as Veratrum).

Contraindications

The drug is contraindicated if the patient has hypersensitivity to its active and auxiliary components (such as lactose or magnesium stearate). Therefore, if there is lactose intolerance, it is also prohibited.

If the patient has been diagnosed with liver disease and the drug is used in combination with hepatotoxic agents, it is necessary to consult a doctor before starting treatment.

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Side effects Hepel

Occasionally, taking the medicine causes an allergic reaction if the patient has hypersensitivity to its active ingredients. Such reactions include skin rash, redness and swelling, anaphylaxis, and angioedema. Another side effect may be an increase in temperature.

Interactions with other drugs

Hepel can be taken in combination with other medications without the risk of interactions that could affect the clinical picture.

In combination with hepatotoxic drugs, Hepel can only be prescribed on an individual basis, taking into account all the risks and possible benefits for the patient's body.

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Storage conditions

The drug should be stored in a place out of reach of children and away from sunlight. The temperature should not exceed 25 degrees.

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Shelf life

Hepel is allowed to be used for 5 years from the date of manufacture.