Common Nausea, Rash, Hair loss, Itching, Abdominal pain, Diarrhoea.

Expert advice for Hepalife Tablet CR
Hepalife should be taken preferably after meals. Do not take antacids that contain aluminum while you are taking the Hepalife. This is because antacids decrease the amount of Hepalife absorbed by the body. Notify your doctor if you are breast-feeding.

Q. What is Hepalife?
Hepalife is a bile acid, a chemical substance present naturally in the body and it helps to control the amount of cholesterol in the blood. It is used to dissolve gallstones in a functioning gallbladder.

Q. Is Hepalife safe?
Hepalife is generally well tolerated and safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your physician/ doctor.

Q. How does Hepalife work for primary biliary cirrhosis?
Hepalife works for primary biliary cirrhosis by decreasing the production of cholesterol and by dissolving the cholesterol in bile so that it does not form stones.

Q. Does Hepalife cause weight gain/ weight loss?
No effect of Hepalife has been mentioned on the weight. Please consult your physician/ doctor in case you experience weight gain or weight loss while taking this drug.

Q. How does Hepalife works for primary biliary cirrhosis/obstructive cholestasis?
Hepalife works by decreasing the production of cholesterol and by dissolving the cholesterol in bile so that it cannot form stones.

Q. Is Hepalife effective for the treatment of gall stones?
Yes, Hepalife is effective for the treatment of radiolucent gallstones made of cholesterol in a functioning gallbladder.

Q. What is Hepalife used for?
Hepalife is used for dissolving radiolucent gallstones made of cholesterol in a functioning gallbladder and for the treatment of primary biliary cirrhosis.

Q. How does Hepalife work in obstetric cholestasis?
Hepalife helps in improving pruritus and liver function in women with obstetric cholestasis. Always consult your physician before taking Hepalife as there is limited data available on the use of Hepalife during pregnancy. This must not be used during pregnancy unless clearly indicated.

Q. What does Hepalife do?
Hepalife decreases the production of cholesterol and dissolves the cholesterol in bile so that it does not form gallstones.

Q. Is Hepalife a steroid?
No, Hepalife is not a steroid.