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Hepatophyte

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Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Hepatophyte is prescribed for the treatment of diseases affecting the GST and the liver.

The drug helps to restore the liver cells (hepatocytes), improves the anti-toxic activity of the liver and potentiates the process of bile secretion. At the same time, it weakens the tone of the gallstones with the gallbladder, increases the performance of bile acids, and also lowers the values of cholesterol. In addition, the drug moderately helps lower blood glucose levels.

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Indications Hepatophyte

It is used for the combined treatment of pathologies that develop in the field of gastrointestinal diseases and the liver ( cholecystitis and chronic hepatitis, dyskinesia that affects the gastrointestinal disease (it has a hypotonic type), and cholangitis). In addition, it may be prescribed in the combined treatment for diabetes.

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Release form

The release of the drug produced in the form of herbal, inside the bags of 50 g. In the box - 1 bag.

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Dosing and administration

It is necessary to take 2 tablespoons of herb collection and pour 0.5 liters of boiling water over them. Further, this mixture is infused in a lidded container for 60 minutes, and then filtered.

Children over the age of 7 and adults use warm tincture in a volume of 0.15 l (cup) before meals (20-30 minutes), 3 times a day.

The duration of the collection is determined by the attending doctor. Often the therapeutic cycle lasts a maximum of 1 month. If required, the course can be repeated with the appointment of a doctor.

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Use Hepatophyte during pregnancy

There is no information regarding drug efficacy and safety when taking during lactation or pregnancy. Because of this, during these periods, the drug is not prescribed.

Contraindications

The main contraindications:

  • elevated blood pressure (3rd degree);
  • obstructive jaundice;
  • JCB with calculi, whose size in diameter is over 10 mm;
  • reduced blood glucose values;
  • viral hepatitis in the active phase;
  • thrombophlebitis;
  • enhanced blood coagulation
  • having a different origin of intoxication of an acute nature;
  • severe intolerance associated with elements of the drug or other plants from the astrov group (such as Compositae / Asteraceae).

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Side effects Hepatophyte

Taking the medication is mainly tolerated by patients without any complications. But taking into account its composition, which contains many elements, or in case of violation of the regimen prescribed by the doctor, the following side effects can be expected:

  • disorders of digestive function: vomiting, mild diarrhea, heartburn, nausea, and dyspepsia;
  • problems with respiratory activity: dyspnea;
  • lesions of the urethra: potentiation of diuresis;
  • epidermal disorders: signs of allergy, including hyperemia, itching and skin swelling;
  • Other: Potentiation of existing vestibular disorders.

With the development of any negative manifestations is required to consult with a medical specialist.

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Overdose

Hepatophyte intoxication can provoke the potentiation of adverse events.

Storage conditions

Hepatophyte is required to keep in place, closed from the penetration of young children. Temperature values - maximum 25 ° С.

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Shelf life

Hepatophyte can be used for a 2-year term from the time the medication was manufactured.

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Application for children

Hepatophyte should not be used in children under 7 years of age.

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Analogs

Analogues of drugs are drugs Allohol, choleretic collection, Holosas and Artihol with Piflamin, and in addition, Artichoke, Tansy flowers, Bilikur with Salvat and Holenzyme with Gepabel. In addition, the list includes Gepar-pic, PM Sirin, Kholagol and Gepafitol, Febihol with Tsinarix, Gepacinar, Holagogum, Coriander fruits and Flamin. Also among the drugs Rafacholin, Tsinakholin, Fitohepatol, Holiver with Chemekromon and Hofitol.

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Reviews

Hepatophyte receives fairly good reviews from patients. From its advantages, the safety of a natural (herbal) composition is distinguished, high efficiency (good for the liver, lowers cholesterol) and an acceptable cost.

Of the minuses, some patients emit a rather unpleasant smell and taste of herbal.

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Attention!

To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Hepatophyte" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.

Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.

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